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Perkins 4012TAG Engine

The Perkins 4012TAG is a 45.84 L 12-cylinder turbocharged air to air charge cooled engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Perkins. It holds 177.6 L (46.9 gal) of oil and 200 L (52.8 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 4012TAG

45.842 L
Displacement
12
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
177.6 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity177.6 L
Coolant capacity200.0 L
Displacement45.842 L
Cylinders12
AspirationTurbocharged air to air charge cooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

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.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

2

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 4012TAG?

The Perkins 4012TAG engine has an oil capacity of 177.6 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 4012TAG?

The Perkins 4012TAG has a displacement of 45.842 liters with 12 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 4012TAG engine?

The Perkins 4012TAG powers 1 generator set(s), including Perkins 4012TAG.