Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 400 kW |
| Standby kVA | 500 |
| Prime power | 364 kW |
| Oil capacity | 62.0 L |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Coolant capacity | 58 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2657×1120×1718 mm |
| Dry weight | 1633 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 62.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 58.0 L |
| Displacement | 15.2 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
Filters for the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1
2Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | P551808 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | PERKINS 4587260, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299, CLAAS 0000900651 | KuduParts $80.00 |
| Fuel filter | P551311 | Fuel Filter, Spin-On Secondary | PERKINS 4650996, BALDWIN BF7587, TAMROCK 019854051, LOESING 025133 | KuduParts $147.00 FridayParts $151.84 |
Same engine, other brands
4 brandsThe Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 in this set also powers 5 generator sets sold under 4 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.
| Brand | Models |
|---|---|
| FG Wilson | P450P3, P500E3 |
| AKSA | AD500 |
| Caps | CP500-TP1 |
| Generac | PME515 |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Paper Element 18" | — | |||
| Fuel filter | 4 Stroke | — | |||
| Oil filter | 6 / In Line | — | 1500 hr | ||
| Battery | — | ||||
| Belt | — | ||||
| Coolant | 58.0 | — | |||
| Oil | Replaceable Element | — | |||
| Spark plug | — |
Service specifications
60| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance | Oil filter screen spacing | 30 | µm | |
| Other | Direction of rotation | anti-clockwise viewed on flywheel | ||
| Other | Fan drive ratio | 0,92:1 | ||
| Other | Flywheel teeth / starter pinion teeth | 113 / 11 | ||
| Other | Maximum static bending moment at rear face of block | 1356 | Nm | |
| Other | Maximum static pressure head | 4 | m | |
| Other | Maximum suction head at pump inlet | 3 | m | |
| Pressure | Air inlet restriction at maximum power (nominal) | 2.5 | kPa | test condition |
| Pressure | Air inlet restriction at maximum power (nominal, test conditions) | 2.5 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Exhaust back pressure at maximum power (nominal) | 6.8 | kPa | test condition |
| Pressure | Exhaust back pressure at maximum power (nominal, test conditions) | 6.8 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Fuel lift pump pressure | 550 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Injector pressure | 200 | MPa | |
| Pressure | Lubricating oil pressure | 420 | kPa | at rated speed |
| Pressure | Lubricating oil pressure at rated speed | 420 | kPa | at rated speed |
| Pressure | Lubricating oil pressure nominal (minimum) | 200 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Lubricating oil pressure, nominal (minimum) | 200 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum air intake restriction - clean filter | 3.7 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum air intake restriction - dirty filter | 6.2 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum back pressure (exhaust system) | 6.8 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum crankcase water jacket pressure | 276 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum exhaust back pressure | 6.8 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum permissible restriction to coolant pump flow | 30 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum pressure in crankcase water jacket | 276 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum static pressure on coolant pump | 170 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum static pressure on pump | 170 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Oil relief valve opens | 620 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Pressure cap setting (minimum) | 69 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Radiator pressure cap setting (minimum) | 69 | kPa | |
| Speed | Coolant pump speed | 1622 | rev/min | @1500 rev/min engine speed |
| Speed | Coolant pump speed | 1946 | rev/min | @1800 rev/min engine speed |
| Speed | Coolant pump speed @1500 rev/min | 1622 | rev/min | |
| Speed | Coolant pump speed @1800 rev/min | 1946 | rev/min | |
| Speed | Engine speed | 1500 & 1800 | rev/min | |
| Speed | Engine speed (operating point) | 1500 & 1800 | rev/min | |
| Speed | Minimum cranking speed | 100 | rev/min | |
| Speed | Minimum mean cranking speed | 120 | rev/min | cold start |
| Temperature | Cooling water maximum exit temperature | < 107 | °C | |
| Temperature | Fuel inlet temperature to be less than | 55 | °C | |
| Temperature | Maximum fuel temperature (inlet pump) | 40 | °C | test condition |
| Temperature | Maximum top tank temperature | 107 | °C | |
| Temperature | Oil temperature (in rail) maximum continuous operation | 114 | °C | |
| Temperature | Oil temperature (in rail), maximum continuous operation | 114 | °C | |
| Temperature | Temperature rise across engine with inhibited coolant - prime power | 9 | °C | prime power @ 1500 and 1800 rev/min |
| Temperature | Temperature rise across engine with inhibited coolant - standby power | 10 | °C | standby power @ 1500 and 1800 rev/min |
| Temperature | Test condition - air temperature | 25 | °C | reference test condition |
| Temperature | Thermostat operation range | 88 to 98 | °C | |
| Torque | Battery (POS) terminal M6 x 1 | 11.3 | Nm | NOM |
| Torque | Battery (POS) terminal, M6 x 1 | 11.3 | Nm | NOM |
| Torque | Ground (NEG) terminal 1/4" UNC x 20 TPI | 6 | Nm | |
| Torque | Ground (NEG) terminal, 1/4" UNC x 20 TPI | 6 | Nm | |
| Torque | Indicator light M4 x 0.7 | 2.25 | Nm | NOM |
| Torque | Indicator light, M4 x 0.7 | 2.25 | Nm | NOM |
| Torque | Relay M4 x 0.7 | 2.25 | Nm | NOM |
| Torque | Relay, M4 x 0.7 | 2.25 | Nm | NOM |
| Torque | Starter motor battery (POS) 1/2" X 13 TPI | 24 | Nm | |
| Torque | Starter motor battery (POS), 1/2" x 13 TPI | 24 | Nm | |
| Torque | Starter motor ground (NEG) 1/2" X 13 TPI | 24 | Nm | |
| Torque | Starter motor ground (NEG), 1/2" x 13 TPI | 24 | Nm | |
| Torque | Starter motor solenoid (POS) No 10 X 32 TPI | 2.5 | Nm |
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
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 50% inhibited ethylene glycol or 50% inhibited propylene glycol and 50% clean fresh water | 58.0 litres | Where there is no likelihood of ambient temperatures below 10 °C, clean 'soft' water may be used, treated with 1% by volume of Perkins inhibitor. | ||
| Engine oil | 15W40 | API CI4 | 62.0 litres | Lubricating oil | |
| Engine oil | 0W40 | API CI4 or ACEA E5 | -25°C to -11°C | Cold start recommendation for temperature range -11 to -25 °C. The oil specification should be for the minimum ambient temperature as the oil will not be warmed by the immersion heater. | |
| Fuel | BS 2869: Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2 | Fuel specification | |||
| Fuel | BS2869 class A2 or BS EN590 | ||||
| Other | Viscosity grade chart: 0W-20, 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40 | -50°C to 60°C | Recommended SAE viscosity chart covers ambient temperature -50 to 60 °C. |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
How many kW is the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1?
The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 is rated 400 kW standby (500.0 kVA).
What engine does the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 use?
The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 is powered by the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 engine.
What fuel does the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 use?
The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 runs on Diesel.
How much oil does the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 take?
The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 engine in the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 has an oil capacity of 62.0 liters.
What is the cooling system capacity of the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1?
The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 cooling system holds 58 liters (15.3 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1?
The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 is rated 364 kW prime (455 kVA), against 400 kW standby.
How much does the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 weigh?
The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG1 has a dry weight of 1633 kg (3600 lb).
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 95.0 | 25.1 | |
| Prime | 50% | 50.0 | 13.21 |
| Prime | 75% | 72.0 | 19.02 |
| Standby | 104.0 | 27.47 |
Available documents
Engine spec — 2506A-E15TAG1 ElectropaK PN1841 (Perkins)Engine spec — 2506A-E15TAG1 ElectropaK (PN1841 Jan08) (Perkins)Engine spec — 2506A-E15TAG1 ElectropaK (pn1841-Sept06) (Perkins)Engine spec — 2506A-E15TAG1 ElectropaK PN1841 (Perkins)Engine spec — 2506A-E15TAG2 (Perkins)Engine spec — PM450 (Perkins)Engine spec — Perkins Engines Guide www.engine.od.ua (Perkins)Spec sheet — GenSet Power Selector Unregulated PN3012 (Perkins)Reference — GenSet Selector Unregulated Iss2 PN1542 Jan10 (Perkins)Reference — Perkins In China EP PN3014 (chi)-crosspage (Perkins)
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