Overview
The Perkins 2800 Series is a family of well-proven 6 cylinder 16 and 18 litre in-line diesel engines, designed to address today’s uncompromising demands within the power generation industry with particular aim at the standby market sector. Developed from a proven heavy-duty industrial base, the engine offers superior performance and reliability.
The 2806A-E18TTAG4 is a turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled, 6 cylinder diesel engine of 18 litres capacity. Its premium features provide economic and durable operation, low gaseous emissions and advanced overall performance and reliability.
Specification
Number of cylinders : 6 vertical in-line
Bore and stroke : 145 x 183 mm 5.7 x 7.2 in
Displacement : 18.1 litres / 1104 in3
Aspiration : Turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled
Cycle : 4 stroke
Combustion system : Direct injection
Compression ratio : 14:1
Rotation : Anti-clockwise, viewed on flywheel
Total lubricating capacity : 68 litres / 18 US gal
Cooling system : Water-cooled
Total coolant capacity : 110 litres / 29.1 US gal
Features
Economic power
- Mechanically operated unit fuel injectors with electronic control combined with carefully matched turbocharging give excellent fuel atomisation and combustion with optimum economy
- Low emissions result from electronic control of fuel injected
Reliable power
- Developed and tested using the latest engineering techniques and finite element analysis for high reliability, low oil usage and low wear rates
- High compression ratios also ensure clean rapid starting in all conditions
- Perkins global product support is designed to enhance the customer experience of owning a Perkins powered machine. We deliver this through the quality of our distribution network, extensive global coverage and a range of Perkins supported OEM partnership options. So whether you are an end-user or an equipment manufacturer our engine expertise is essential to your success
Compact, clean and efficient power
- Exceptional power to weight ratio and compact size give optimum power density with easier installation and cost effective transportation
- Designed to provide excellent service access for ease of maintenance
- The availability of a low emissions specification allows minimum environmental impact through operation, and complies with all major emissions legislation. The standard specification model provides superior fuel consumption which maximises engine efficiency
Product support
- Perkins actively pursues product support excellence by ensuring our distribution network invest in their territory – strengthening relationships and providing more value to you, our customer
- Through an experienced global network of distributors and dealers, fully trained engine experts deliver total service support around the clock, 365 days a year. They have a comprehensive suite of web based tools at their fingertips covering technical information, parts identification and ordering systems, all dedicated to maximising theproductivity of your engine
- Throughout the entire life of a Perkins engine, we provide access to genuine OE specification parts and service. We give 100% reassurance that you receive the very best in terms of quality for lowest possible cost .. wherever your Perkins powered machine is operating in the world
Technical
Air inlet
- Mounted air filter
Fuel system
- Mechanically actuated electronically controlled unit fueinjectors with full authority electronic control
- Governing to ISO 8528-5 class G2 with isochronous capability
- Replaceable ‘Ecoplus’ fuel filter elements with primary filter/water separator
- Fuel cooler
Lubrication system
- Wet sump with filler and dipstick
- Full-flow replaceable ‘Ecoplus’ filter
- Oil cooler integral with filter header
Cooling system
- Gear-driven circulating pump
- Mounted belt-driven pusher fan
- Radiator incorporating air-to-air charge cooler, (supplied loose)
- System designed for ambients up to 50ºC
- Low coolant level switch
Electrical equipment
- 24 volt starter motor and 24 volt 70 amp alternator with DC output
- ECM mounted on engine with wiring looms and sensors
- 3 level engine protection system
Flywheel and housing
- High inertia flywheel to SAE J620 size 14
- SAE ‘1’ flywheel housing
Mountings
- Front engine mounting bracket
Literature
- Operation and Maintenance Manual