The Perkins 403A-15G1 is a 1.5 L 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 16.4 kW. It powers generator sets from Caps and Perkins, including the CP13S-TP1, CP14-TP1, 403A-15G1 ElectropaK and FPE 15 M. It holds 6 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 6 L (1.6 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 403A-15G1
Part of the Perkins 403A engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 6.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 6.0 L |
| Displacement | 1.496 L |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 16 kW |
Shared across brands: Caps, Perkins
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter | Split element fuel filter | — | |||
| Oil filter | Spin-on full-flow lub oil filter | — | 500 hr | ||
| Oil | Wet steel sump with filler and dipstick | 6.0 litres | — | 500 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 403A-11G | Perkins 403A-11G Engine | engine |
| 057-287 | DSE6110 MKIII & DSE6110 MKIII Configuration Software Manual | other_service |
| 057-289 | ISSUE: 2 | other_service |
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 403A-15G1 engine has an oil capacity of 6.0 liters.
The Perkins 403A-15G1 has a displacement of 1.496 liters with 3 cylinders.
The Perkins 403A-15G1 powers 4 generator set(s), including Caps CP13S-TP1, Caps CP14-TP1, Perkins 403A-15G1 ElectropaK, Perkins FPE 15 M.
The Perkins 403A-15G1 oil change interval is every 500 hours.