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Perkins 403C-11 Generator Set

The Perkins 403C-11 is a 8 kW (10 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Perkins 403C-11G engine. It operates at 50 Hz. It holds about 4.9 L (1.3 gal) of oil and 5.21 L (1.4 gal) of coolant. The set measures 760×479×733 mm (29.9×18.9×28.9 in) and weighs about 134 kg (295 lb).

8 kW
Standby
1.131 L
Displacement
4.9 L
Oil capacity
3
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Service parts for the 403C-11

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Fuel system

1 required
21825623Fuel filtersee priceAmazon

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power8 kW
Standby kVA10
Prime power7 kW
Oil capacity4.9 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)760×479×733 mm
Dry weight134 kg

Engine

Perkins 403C-11G
Oil capacity4.9 L
Coolant capacity5.21 L
Displacement1.131 L
AspirationNatural aspiration
Rated speed1500 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filter21825623 Amazon eBay
Oil filter915155500 hr Amazon $47.90 eBay $13.49 PartsGeek $7.98
Oil500 hr

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

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 is the power rating of the Perkins 403C-11?

The Perkins 403C-11 is rated 8 kW standby (10.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Perkins 403C-11?

The Perkins 403C-11 is powered by the Perkins 403C-11G engine.

Is the Perkins 403C-11 diesel or gas?

The Perkins 403C-11 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 403C-11?

The Perkins 403C-11G engine in the Perkins 403C-11 has an oil capacity of 4.9 liters.

Which oil filter part number does the Perkins 403C-11 take?

The Perkins 403C-11 uses oil filter part number 915155.

What fuel filter does the Perkins 403C-11 use?

The Perkins 403C-11 uses fuel filter part number 21825623.

Parts

1
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
403C-11Cylinder head gasketGasket FridayParts $10.50

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.

Available documents

Engine spec — 403C-11 Engine (PN1627 75th) (Perkins)Engine spec — 403C-11G (24-09-03) (Perkins)Engine spec — 403C-11 IOPU (pn1776) (Perkins)Engine spec — 403c-11 iopu (pn1776)[1] (Perkins)Engine spec — Industrial Selector Chart Pn1729 (Perkins)Engine spec — Spec Sheet 403C-11 (Perkins)Engine spec — perkins (Perkins)Reference — Generating A Better Future (pn1398-02-05) (Perkins)Service manual — 400C Serie Workshop Manual (Perkins)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Oil filter 915155$7.98
1 priced item$7.98