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Perkins 103 Generator Set

The Perkins 103 is a 7 kW (8 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Perkins 103-15 engine. It operates at 50 Hz. It holds about 5.7 L (1.5 gal) of oil and 5.9 L (1.6 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 47 °C. The set measures 816×655×795 mm (32.1×25.8×31.3 in) and weighs about 200 kg (441 lb).

7 kW
Standby
1.5 L
Displacement
5.7 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power7 kW
Standby kVA8
Prime power5 kW
Oil capacity5.7 L
Power factor0.8
Coolant capacity5.9 L
Max ambient47 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)816×655×795 mm
Dry weight200 kg

Engine

Perkins 103-15
Oil capacity5.7 L
Coolant capacity5.9 L
Displacement1.5 L
AspirationNatural
Rated speed2800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Perkins 103-15
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filterSplit element fuel filter find
Oil filterSpin-on full-flow lub oil filter140517050 PartsGeek
BeltThermostatically-controlled system with belt driven circulating pump and mounted radiator piping and guards find
OilLub oil pressure (min), kPa6 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Perkins 103?

The Perkins 103 is rated 7 kW standby (8.0 kVA).

What engine does the Perkins 103 use?

The Perkins 103 is powered by the Perkins 103-15 engine.

What fuel does the Perkins 103 use?

The Perkins 103 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 103?

The Perkins 103-15 engine in the Perkins 103 has an oil capacity of 5.7 liters.

What oil filter does the Perkins 103 use?

The Perkins 103 uses oil filter part number 140517050.

Parts

22
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
07100030Tire/Wheel Assembly RH 16 x 6.50 - 8 Differential (Includes 16-18)1Tire wheel assembly PartsGeek
07100031Tire/Wheel Assembly LH 16 x 6.50 - 8 Differential (Includes 16-18)1Tire wheel assembly PartsGeek
07100103Hub, Wheel- 16 x 6.5-8 Differential2Hub PartsGeek
07100108Tire, x-TRAC 16 x 6.5-8 (003, 011, 103, 302)2Tire wheel assembly PartsGeek
07108700Tube 16 x 6.50- 8 (003, 011, 103, 302)2Tube PartsGeek
220537Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
241454Element, air cleaner1Air filter PartsGeek
403C-11Cylinder head gasketGasket PartsGeek
403C-15Cylinder head gasketGasket PartsGeek
OL0910Ariens OE Air Filter1Air filter PartsGeek
OL1801Ariens OE Filter1Oil filter PartsGeek
OL2080Ariens OE Spark Plug1Spark plug PartsGeek
OL4010Ariens OE Belt1Belt PartsGeek
OL4370Ariens OE Filter1Fuel filter PartsGeek
OL4690Ariens Coolant1Coolant PartsGeek
103-06Service part / kit PartsGeek
185206085JCB / PERKINS 100 SERIES (102 103 104) SOLENOID1**Service part / kit PartsGeek FridayParts $32.25
220509Stud 1/4 - 202Service part / kit PartsGeek
241387Deflector, heat1Service part / kit PartsGeek
241392Cup, oil1Service part / kit PartsGeek
955-806Black zinc die cast hinges tested and proven to withstand extremely corrosive conditionsService part / kit PartsGeek
L980836576Cummins Onan generator, Model: 100GGHDService part / kit PartsGeek

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime3.10.68
Prime50%1.80.4
Prime75%2.40.53
Standby3.50.77

Available documents

Engine spec — 103-07co (Perkins)Engine spec — 103-10el (Perkins)Engine spec — 103-15co (Perkins)Engine spec — 103-15io (Perkins)Spec sheet — 103-15el (Perkins)Spec sheet — Gen Set Power Selector (Perkins)Spec sheet — Gen Set Power Selector Chart (Perkins)Service manual — Perkins-Service Manual (Perkins)Service manual — SM-PERKINS 100 SERIES 102-05, 103-07, 103-10, 103-13, 103-15, 10419, 104-22 DIESEL (Perkins)Service manual — perkins-100-series-workshop-manual (Perkins)