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Perkins 2806C-E16TAG1 Engine

The Perkins 2806C-E16TAG1 is a 15.8 L 6-cylinder turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 445 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson and Perkins, including the P450P1, P500E1, P563P1 and P625E1. It holds 68 L (18.0 gal) of oil and 50 L (13.2 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 2806C-E16TAG1

Part of the Perkins 2806C engine family — 7 variants share parts & fitment.

15.8 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
445 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity68.0 L
Coolant capacity50.0 L
Displacement15.8 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power445 kW

Service intervals

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ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
oil and filterChange450 hr1300 Series EDi - oil and filter changes at 450 hours reduce down time
service intervalOther500 hr1100C range - 500 hour service intervals

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

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Engine oilAPI CH4/ACEA E51100 Series (1103C/1104C)
Engine oil15W40ACEA E3 or API CG41300 Series EDi
Engine oilmulti-grade oilAPI-CH4/CI41106D-E66TAG
Engine oilsingle or multigrade oilACEA E1 E2 or CD/SD1000 Series
FuelBS 2869 Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D21000/1300 Series

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 2806C family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
950-814Aislamiento acústico modularother_service
955-812Capotage insonorisant FG WILSONother_service
KRP1572oil sample kitother_service
P26-1STwo large doors on each sideother_service
TSD3449EUser’s Handbookother_service

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

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 2806C-E16TAG1?

The Perkins 2806C-E16TAG1 engine has an oil capacity of 68.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 2806C-E16TAG1?

The Perkins 2806C-E16TAG1 has a displacement of 15.8 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 2806C-E16TAG1 engine?

The Perkins 2806C-E16TAG1 powers 5 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P450P1, FG Wilson P500E1, FG Wilson P563P1, FG Wilson P625E1, Perkins 2806C-E16TAG1.