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Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3 Engine

The Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3 is a 8.8 L 6-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 244 kW. It powers generator sets from AKSA and Perkins, including the AD300 and 1506A-E88TAG3 ElectropaK. It holds 41 L (10.8 gal) of oil.

Also known as: Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3

Part of the Perkins 1506A engine family — 7 variants share parts & fitment.

8.8 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
244 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity41.0 L
Displacement8.8 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged aftercooled
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power244 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

2

Shared across brands: AKSA, Perkins

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Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter
Oil filter
Oil41.0 litres500 hr

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Service intervals

1
ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
engine oilChange500 hrOil change service intervals are set at 500 hours as standard

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Perkins 1506A family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
g03746099Typical example (16) Alternatoralternator
g03745561Typical example (9) Electronic control module, (10) Starting motor, (11) Oil pressure sensor, (12) Fuel temperature sensorelectrical_components
1106A-70TAGPerkins 1106A-70TAG ElectropaKother_service
1506A-E88TAG5Improved performance and fuel savings from Perkins® 1500 Seriesother_service
g01154807Typical exampleother_service
g037321051506A and Cother_service
g038636151506Dother_service
i02143194Crushing Prevention and Cutting Preventionother_service
i02572812Diagnostic Lampother_service
i02583384Engine Startingother_service
i02651197Engine Operation with Active Diagnostic Codesother_service
i02784187Self-Diagnosticsother_service
i02784192Fault Loggingother_service
i02784585Engine Operation with Intermittent Diagnostic Codesother_service
i04257031Before Starting Engineother_service
i05943062Burn Preventionother_service
i05945996Fire Prevention and Explosion Preventionother_service
i05953831Before Starting Engineother_service
i05985293Configuration Parametersother_service
i05986490Engine Electronicsother_service
i06229776Safety Messagesother_service
i06230746Electrical Systemother_service
i06231547Sensors and Electrical Componentssensor
g03745560Typical example (1) Coolant sensor, (2) Injection actuation pressure control valve, (3) Fuel rail pressure sensor, (4) Intake air pressure sensor, (5) Intake air temperature sensor, (6) Injector harness connection, (7) Atmospheric pressure sensor, (8) Probe for top center positionsensors
g03746096Typical example (13) Fuel pressure sensor, (14) Speed timing sensor, (15) Speed timing sensorsensors

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

5

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3?

The Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3 engine has an oil capacity of 41.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3?

The Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3 has a displacement of 8.8 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3 engine?

The Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3 powers 2 generator set(s), including AKSA AD300, Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3 ElectropaK.

How often should you change the oil in the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3?

The Perkins 1506A-E88TAG3 oil change interval is every 500 hours.