The Perkins 4008TAG2 is a 30.56 L 8-cylinder turbocharged and air to air charge cooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 948 kW. It powers generator sets from Perkins and Simson-Maxwell, including the SPW880 T6-T1. It holds 165.6 L (43.7 gal) of oil and 162 L (42.8 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 4008TAG2
Part of the Perkins 4008 engine family — 12 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 165.6 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 162.0 L |
| Displacement | 30.561 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air to air charge cooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
| Gross power | 948 kW |
Shared across brands: Perkins, Simson-Maxwell
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| V1-V3 | Alternator (Battery Charging) | alternator |
| 642-038-00 | Clip Indicator | clip_indicator |
| 642-035-00 | LED Indicator | led_indicator |
| 12-73 | Piston Cooling Jets | other_service |
| B1-B3 | Air Shut Off Valve | other_service |
| S1-S8 | Pistons and Connecting Rods | other_service |
| E1-E3 | Water Pump (Raw) | pump |
| 642-039-00 | Signal Indicator | signal_indicator |
| C1-C3 | Starter Motor CAV Type S130 and S152L | starter |
| C4-C5 | Starter Motor Prestolite Type MS1/41 and MS7/3 | starter |
| C6-C8 | Starter Motor (Air) Ingersoll-Rand Type SS350 | starter |
| 642-037-00 | Thermal Indicator | thermal_indicator |
| J1-J4 | Turbochargers | turbocharger |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The Perkins 4008TAG2 engine has an oil capacity of 165.6 liters.
The Perkins 4008TAG2 has a displacement of 30.561 liters with 8 cylinders.
The Perkins 4008TAG2 powers 2 generator set(s), including Perkins 4008TAG2, Simson-Maxwell SPW880 T6-T1.