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Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3 Engine

The Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3 is a 18.1 L 6-cylinder turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 583.8 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson and Perkins, including the EG355M-450N, P675P5 and P750-1. It holds 62 L (16.4 gal) of oil and 61 L (16.1 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3

Part of the Perkins 2806A engine family — 6 variants share parts & fitment.

18.1 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
583 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity62.0 L
Coolant capacity61.0 L
Displacement18.1 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power583 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

4

Shared across brands: FG Wilson, Perkins

This engine also powers 38 machine(s) on Power Equipment Info.

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Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—125 hr
Fuel filter—543 hr
Oil filter—10 hr
Battery—
Belt—1800 hr
Coolant61.0—
OilCentrifuge62.0—24 hr
Spark plug—10 hr

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

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Engine oil15W40API CG462.0 litresTotal lubrication system capacity
FuelBS 2869: Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2

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 2806A family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
P26-1STwo large doors on each sideService part / kit

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

17

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

Also used in

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  • Hymac 400 — Excavator
  • Leyland CRUSADER — Truck
  • Leyland SUPER CONSTRUCTOR — Truck

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3?

The Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3 engine has an oil capacity of 62.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3?

The Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3 has a displacement of 18.1 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3 engine?

The Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3 powers 4 generator set(s), including FG Wilson EG355M-450N, FG Wilson P675P5, FG Wilson P750-1, Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3.

How often should you change the oil in the Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3?

The Perkins 2806A-E18TAG3 oil change interval is every 24 hours.