The Perkins 2806C-E16 is a 15.8 L 6-cylinder turbocharged engine. It powers generator sets from Perkins, including the 2800 Series and TSD3450E. It holds 68 L (18.0 gal) of oil and 20.8 L (5.5 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 2806C-E16
Part of the Perkins 2806C engine family — 7 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 68.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 20.8 L |
| Displacement | 15.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Perkins 2806C-E16.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | paper element | — | |||
| Fuel filter | — | 500 hr | |||
| Oil filter | KRP1572 | 1000 hr | Amazon eBay | ||
| Battery | — | 12 hr | |||
| Belt | — | 3000 hr | |||
| Coolant | — | 1000 hr | |||
| Oil | — | 250 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Compression ratio | 14.5:1 | ||
| Other | Coolant capacity (total) | 61 | litres | |
| Other | Lubrication system capacity (total) | 62 | litres | |
| Temperature | Design ambient (cooling system) | 50 | ºC | maximum |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 15W40 | API CG4 | 62.0 litres | Total lubrication system capacity | |
| Fuel | BS 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.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 950-814 | Aislamiento acústico modular | other_service |
| 955-812 | Capotage insonorisant FG WILSON | other_service |
| KRP1572 | oil sample kit | other_service |
| P26-1S | Two large doors on each side | other_service |
| TSD3449E | User’s Handbook | other_service |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
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.
The Perkins 2806C-E16 engine has an oil capacity of 68.0 liters.
The Perkins 2806C-E16 has a displacement of 15.8 liters with 6 cylinders.
The Perkins 2806C-E16 powers 2 generator set(s), including Perkins 2800 Series, Perkins TSD3450E.
The Perkins 2806C-E16 oil change interval is every 250 hours.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Perkins 2806C-E16 is: System fault is indicated after the engine is started. Fix: Investigate the cause, if necessary use the Perkins service tool EST. Refer to the Diagnostic Manual for more information on engine diagnostics..