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Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 Engine

The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 is a 18.1 L 6-cylinder turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 645 kW. It powers generator sets from Perkins. It holds 55.5 L (14.7 gal) of oil and 61 L (16.1 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3

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

18.1 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
645 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity55.5 L
Coolant capacity61.0 L
Displacement18.1 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power645 kW

Service intervals

2
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.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

7

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

3
  • 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-E18TAG3?

The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 engine has an oil capacity of 55.5 liters.

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

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

Which generators use the Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 engine?

The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 powers 1 generator set(s), including Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3.