The Perkins 4012-46TAG2A is a 45.84 L 6-cylinder turbocharged and air to air charge cooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 1320 kW. It powers generator sets from AKSA and FG Wilson, including the AD1250, P1500P3, P1650-1 and P1650E3. It holds 177.6 L (46.9 gal) of oil and 240 L (63.4 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 4012-46TAG2A
Part of the Perkins 4012 engine family — 17 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 177.6 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 240.0 L |
| Displacement | 45.842 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air to air charge cooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 1320 kW |
Shared across brands: AKSA, FG Wilson
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | — | ||||
| Oil filter | — | 10 hr | |||
| Battery | — | ||||
| Belt | — | ||||
| Coolant | 246.4 l (US gal) | — | |||
| Oil | 172.6 l (US gal) | — | |||
| Spark plug | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LL8224H | LL8224H | alternator |
| LL8224N | LL8224N | alternator |
| M351 | Main bearing bolts, lateral capscrews, main bearing caps | main_bearing_bolts |
| 4012-46TAG3A | Engine | other_service |
| 4012TAG | other_service | |
| 4012TAG1 | other_service | |
| 4012TAG2 | other_service | |
| T6253/292 | dismantling tool | other_service |
| T6253/293 | extraction tool | other_service |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The Perkins 4012-46TAG2A engine has an oil capacity of 177.6 liters.
The Perkins 4012-46TAG2A has a displacement of 45.842 liters with 6 cylinders.
The Perkins 4012-46TAG2A powers 4 generator set(s), including AKSA AD1250, FG Wilson P1500P3, FG Wilson P1650-1, FG Wilson P1650E3.