Name: Perkins 2506A-E15TAG3 Generator Set
Brand: Perkins

Specifications

Fuel	diesel
Frequency	60.0 Hz
Standby power	450 kW
Standby kVA	563
Prime power	410 kW
Power factor	0.8

Filters & service parts

model family

Item	Spec	Capacity	Part #
Air filter	paper element 18 inch diameter		—
Fuel filter	filtration level 2 µm		—
Oil filter			—
Battery	2x 12V 128 Ah		—
Coolant	50% inhibited ethylene glycol or 50% inhibited propylene glycol and 50% clean fresh water; 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	58.0 litres	—
Oil	0W30	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	Maximum static pressure head (fuel)	4	m
Clearance	Maximum suction head at fuel lift pump inlet	3	m
Clearance	Oil filter screen spacing	30	µm
Other	Centre of gravity (bare dry engine) above crankshaft centre line	240	mm
Other	Centre of gravity (bare dry engine) forward of rear face of cylinder block	570	mm
Other	Maximum static bending moment at rear face of block	1356	Nm
Other	Sound pressure level, bare engine (without inlet and exhaust) at 1 metre	103	dB(A)	1500 rev/min
Other	Sound pressure level, bare engine (without inlet and exhaust) at 1 metre	105	dB(A)	1800 rev/min
Other	Steady state stability at constant speed	+/- 0,25	%	constant speed
Pressure	Fuel lift pump pressure	550	kPa
Pressure	Injector pressure	200	MPa
Pressure	Lubricating oil pressure at rated speed	420	kPa	at rated speed
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 exhaust back pressure	6.8	kPa
Pressure	Maximum permissible restriction to coolant pump flow	30	kPa	(626.6 lbf/in²)
Pressure	Maximum pressure in crankcase water jacket	276	kPa
Pressure	Maximum static pressure on coolant pump	170	kPa
Pressure	Oil relief valve opens (pressure difference)	255 +/- 20	kPa
Pressure	Radiator pressure cap setting (minimum)	69	kPa
Speed	Coolant pump speed @ 1500 rev/min	1622	rev/min	engine at 1500 rev/min
Speed	Coolant pump speed @ 1800 rev/min	1946	rev/min	engine at 1800 rev/min
Speed	Minimum cranking speed	100	rev/min
Speed	Minimum mean cranking speed (cold start, 5 to -25 °C)	120	rev/min	cold start
Temperature	Coolant exit temperature, 1500 and 1800 rev/min	88 to 107	°C	1500 rev/min and 1800 rev/min
Temperature	Cooling water maximum exit temperature	< 107	°C
Temperature	Fuel inlet temperature (to be less than)	55	°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	Thermostat operation range	88 to 98	°C
Torque	Battery (positive) connection	24	Nm	1/2" x 13 TPI
Torque	Battery (positive) terminal	11.3	Nm	M6 x 1, nominal
Torque	Ground (negative) connection	24	Nm	1/2" x 13 TPI
Torque	Ground (negative) terminal	6	Nm	1/4" UNC x 20 TPI
Torque	Indicator light terminal	2.25	Nm	M4 x 0.7, nominal
Torque	Relay terminal	2.25	Nm	M4 x 0.7, nominal
Torque	Solenoid (positive) connection	2.5	Nm	No 10 x 32 TPI

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	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 in the cooling system. Maximum top tank temperature 107 °C.
Engine oil	15W40	API CI4 or ACEA E5	62.0 litres	Multigrade oil 15W40 recommended; total system capacity 62,0 litres, maximum sump capacity 53,0 litres, minimum sump capacity 45,0 litres. Viscosity chart W1355 gives 0W, 5W20, 10W30, 15W40, 20W50 against ambient temperature -30 to 50 °C. Cold start: 15W40 for 5 to -10 °C, 0W30 for -11 to -25 °C.
Fuel		BS 2869: Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2
Fuel	BS2869 1998 Class A2	BS2869 class A2		Density 0·820 (kgm³ @ 15 °C). Fuel inlet temperature to be less than 55 °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 size generator is the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG3?

The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG3 is rated 450 kW standby (563.0 kVA).

Is the Perkins 2506A-E15TAG3 diesel or gas?

The Perkins 2506A-E15TAG3 runs on diesel.

Available documents

Engine spec — 2506A-E15TAG3 ElectropaK PN1843 (Perkins)Engine spec — 2506A-E15TAG3 ElectropaK (pn1843-Sept06) (Perkins)Engine spec — 2506A-E15TAG3(TPD1581e2) (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)