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Perkins 403C-15G Engine

The Perkins 403C-15G is a 1.5 L 3-cylinder natural aspiration engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 16.1 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson and Perkins, including the P10P2S, P11E2S, P12.5P2 and P13.5E2. It holds 5.98 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 5.98 L (1.6 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 403C-15G, 403C-15G

Part of the Perkins 403C engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.

1.496 L
Displacement
3
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
16 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity5.98 L
Coolant capacity5.98 L
Displacement1.496 L
Cylinders3
AspirationNatural aspiration
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power16 kW

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.

Parts cataloged across the Perkins 403C family

3
Part #DescriptionCategory
403C-11Cylinder head gasketgasket
403C-15Cylinder head gasketgasket
955-806Black zinc die cast hinges tested and proven to withstand extremely corrosive conditionsother_service

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

Also used in

1
  • Sunward SWE40U — Excavator Tracked

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 403C-15G?

The Perkins 403C-15G engine has an oil capacity of 5.98 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 403C-15G?

The Perkins 403C-15G has a displacement of 1.496 liters with 3 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 403C-15G engine?

The Perkins 403C-15G powers 7 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P10P2S, FG Wilson P11E2S, FG Wilson P12.5P2, FG Wilson P13.5E2, FG Wilson PH17.5E2S.