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Perkins 4016TWG2 Engine

The Perkins 4016TWG2 is a 61.12 L 16-cylinder turbocharged air to water charge cooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 1598 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson and Perkins, including the P1700 and P1875E. It holds 237.2 L (62.7 gal) of oil and 295 L (77.9 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 4016TWG2

Part of the Perkins 4016 engine family — 18 variants share parts & fitment.

61.123 L
Displacement
16
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
1598 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity237.2 L
Coolant capacity295.0 L
Displacement61.123 L
Cylinders16
AspirationTurbocharged air to water charge cooled
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power1598 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

3

Shared across brands: FG Wilson, Perkins

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Service intervals

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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 4016 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
Y98/00038Sealing washer for spark plugseal
27610190Spark plug removal socket and extension barspark_plug
27610178Cylinder head spark plug thread cleaning tooltool

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

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 4016TWG2?

The Perkins 4016TWG2 engine has an oil capacity of 237.2 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 4016TWG2?

The Perkins 4016TWG2 has a displacement of 61.123 liters with 16 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 4016TWG2 engine?

The Perkins 4016TWG2 powers 3 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P1700, FG Wilson P1875E, Perkins 4016TWG2.