The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG1 is a 18.1 L 6-cylinder turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 544 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson and Perkins, including the P550P1, P550P2, P605E1 and P605E2. It holds 55.5 L (14.7 gal) of oil and 61 L (16.1 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 2806C-E18TAG1
Part of the Perkins 2806C engine family — 7 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 55.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 61.0 L |
| Displacement | 18.1 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 544 kW |
Shared across brands: FG Wilson, Perkins
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oil and filter | Change | 450 hr | 1300 Series EDi - oil and filter changes at 450 hours reduce down time | |
| service interval | Other | 500 hr | 1100C 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.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | API CH4/ACEA E5 | 1100 Series (1103C/1104C) | |||
| Engine oil | 15W40 | ACEA E3 or API CG4 | 1300 Series EDi | ||
| Engine oil | multi-grade oil | API-CH4/CI4 | 1106D-E66TAG | ||
| Engine oil | single or multigrade oil | ACEA E1 E2 or CD/SD | 1000 Series | ||
| Fuel | BS 2869 Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2 | 1000/1300 Series |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| 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-E18TAG1 engine has an oil capacity of 55.5 liters.
The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG1 has a displacement of 18.1 liters with 6 cylinders.
The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG1 powers 6 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P550P1, FG Wilson P550P2, FG Wilson P605E1, FG Wilson P605E2, FG Wilson P635E1.