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Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 Generator Set

The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 is a 600 kW (750 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 engine. It operates at 60 Hz. It holds about 55.5 L (14.7 gal) of oil and 61 L (16.1 gal) of coolant. The set measures 2545×1536×1807.5 mm (100.2×60.5×71.2 in) and weighs about 1832 kg (4039 lb).

600 kW
Standby
18.1 L
Displacement
55.5 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power600 kW
Standby kVA750
Prime power540 kW
EmissionsTier 2
Oil capacity55.5 L
Power factor0.8
Dimensions (L×W×H)2545×1536×1807 mm
Dry weight1832 kg

Engine

Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3
Oil capacity55.5 L
Coolant capacity61.0 L
Displacement18.1 L
AspirationTurbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

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.

Common questions

What size generator is the Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3?

The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 is rated 600 kW standby (750.0 kVA).

What engine does the Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 use?

The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 is powered by the Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 run on?

The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 runs on Diesel.

How much oil does the Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 take?

The Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 engine in the Perkins 2806C-E18TAG3 has an oil capacity of 55.5 liters.

Parts

1model family
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
TAD530GEManual Bypass ValveService part / kit FridayParts $23.68

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Available documents

Engine spec — 2806C-E18TAG3 ElectropaK (PN1769 Jan08) (Perkins)Engine spec — 2806C-E18TAG3 ElectropaK PN1769 (Perkins)Engine spec — 2806C-E18TAG3 Electropak (pn1769) (Perkins)Engine spec — Perkins Engines Guide www.engine.od.ua (Perkins)Engine spec — perkins (Perkins)Reference — GenSet Selector Certified (PN1858 Feb09) (Perkins)Reference — GenSet+Selector+Certified+Model+Offering+PN1858 (Perkins)Service manual — perkins-2806c-manual (Perkins)