The Perkins 4012TAG2A is a 45.84 L 12-cylinder turbocharged and air to air charge cooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 1422 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson and Perkins, including the P1500 and P1650E. It holds 177.6 L (46.9 gal) of oil and 235 L (62.1 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 4012TAG2A
Part of the Perkins 4012 engine family — 17 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 177.6 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 235.0 L |
| Displacement | 45.842 L |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air to air charge cooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 1422 kW |
Shared across brands: FG Wilson, Perkins
| 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 | |||
| Fuel | Class A2 | BS2869: 1998 | Diesel fuel with specific gravity of 0.85; fuel consumption data at full load |
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 4012TAG2A engine has an oil capacity of 177.6 liters.
The Perkins 4012TAG2A has a displacement of 45.842 liters with 12 cylinders.
The Perkins 4012TAG2A powers 3 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P1500, FG Wilson P1650E, Perkins 4012TAG2A.