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Perkins 4006-23TAG2A Engine

The Perkins 4006-23TAG2A is a 22.92 L 6-cylinder turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 440 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson and Perkins, including the P730P1, P800E1 and 4006-23 TAG2A. It holds 122.7 L (32.4 gal) of oil and 156 L (41.2 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 4006-23TAG2A

Part of the Perkins 4006 engine family — 9 variants share parts & fitment.

22.921 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
440 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity122.7 L
Coolant capacity156.0 L
Displacement22.921 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power440 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

3

Shared across brands: FG Wilson, Perkins

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Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterElemento recambiable
Fuel filterElemento recambiable
Oil filter40 hr
BatteryAPI CG4 15W-40
Belt
Coolant2524.0
Oil189.1 l (gall. USA)
Spark plug

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

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 4006 family

39
Part #DescriptionCategory
D1053/1feeler gauge (D2)air_filter
LL7024PAlternatoralternator
21820116POWERPART Gasket removergasket
21820518POWERPART Gasket and flange sealantgasket
1734115POWERPART Lay-Up 3other_service
1762811POWERPART Lay-Up 2other_service
1772204POWERPART Lay-Up 1other_service
1861108POWERPART Silicone RTV sealing and jointing compoundother_service
21820121POWERPART Hydraulic threadsealother_service
21820122POWERPART Pipe sealant and sealant primerother_service
21820125POWERPART Industrial grade super glueother_service
21820126POWERPART Metal repair puttyother_service
21820127POWERPART Radiator stop leakother_service
21820128POWERPART Safety cleanerother_service
21820129POWERPART Griptiteother_service
21820130POWERPART Thread sealantother_service
21820181POWERPART ELC (Extended Life Coolant)other_service
21820608POWERPART Retainer (oil tolerant)other_service
21820638POWERPART Retainer (high strength)other_service
21825001POWERPART Easy Flushother_service
21826038POWERPART Silicone adhesiveother_service
D1001Viton sealsother_service
D1050/1wing nut (A1)other_service
D1056/1lock nut (C2)other_service
D1057/1adjuster screw (C3)other_service
D1355AJointother_service
KitK770127Acc. 18Z relayboard with mounting hardwareother_service
R450MAVR Modelother_service
SD250Silencerother_service
g01371640Hot Coolant Under Pressure (9)other_service
g01372254Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury.other_service
g01372256Hot fluid under pressure labelother_service
g01393287Fall Hazard (7)other_service
g02781437Rotating shaft hand crush hazard labelother_service
g06019365Universal warning labelother_service
g06086932Do not step labelother_service
g06093786Hot surface labelother_service
i06521698Fluid Recommendations (Fuel Specifications)other_service
i06712726Universal warning labelother_service

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

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 4006-23TAG2A?

The Perkins 4006-23TAG2A engine has an oil capacity of 122.7 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 4006-23TAG2A?

The Perkins 4006-23TAG2A has a displacement of 22.921 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 4006-23TAG2A engine?

The Perkins 4006-23TAG2A powers 3 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P730P1, FG Wilson P800E1, Perkins 4006-23 TAG2A.