Name: Perkins 2506A-E15TAG2 Generator Set
Brand: Perkins

Specifications

Fuel	diesel
Frequency	50.0 Hz
Standby power	440 kW
Standby kVA	550
Prime power	400 kW
Power factor	0.8

Filters & service parts

model family

Item	Spec	Capacity	Part #
Air filter	paper element 457 mm diameter		—
Fuel filter	2 µm		—
Oil filter	30 µm		—
Coolant	50% inhibited ethylene glycol or 50% inhibited propylene glycol and 50% clean fresh water (1% by volume Perkins inhibitor with soft water where ambient never below 10 °C)	58.0 litres	—
Oil	15W40 multigrade meeting API CI4 or ACEA E5	62.0 litres	—

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Service specifications

Type	Item	Value	Unit	Condition
Clearance	Oil filter screen spacing	30	µm
Other	Bore and stroke	137 mm x 171 mm
Other	Compression ratio	16:1
Other	Direction of rotation	Anti-clockwise, viewed on flywheel
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

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
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	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

What is the power rating of the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG2?

The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG2 is rated 440 kW standby (550.0 kVA).

What fuel does the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG2 use?

The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG2 runs on diesel.

Available documents

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