Skip to main content

Perkins extends high power engine range

Perkins used CONEXPO-CON/AGG to roll out an extended industrial engine range for North American customers. It means the line-up extends beyond the previous 7litre flagship, as it reveals a large engine platform comprising 9.3, 12.5, 15.2 and 18.1litre capacities.
March 9, 2017 Read time: 1 min
Engines up to 597kW are now available from Perkins

299 Perkins used CONEXPO-CON/AGG to roll out an extended industrial engine range for North American customers.

It means the line-up extends beyond the previous 7litre flagship, as it reveals a large engine platform comprising 9.3, 12.5, 15.2 and 18.1litre capacities.

Power outputs across the large engine platform extend from 225-597kW in Tier 4 Final/Stage 5 trim. This new range also lets Perkins adapt after-treatment packages and engine control software to meet regional market emissions for Latin America, China and Russia, in addition to Europe and the US.

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Power Curbers reports strong demand for stringless machine control
    January 6, 2017
    Machine control technologies are increasingly popular in the concrete slipforming sector according to Power Curbers, while the firm also continues to broaden its array of customer options. Stephen Bullock, vice president of sales and marketing at Power Curbers said, “Stringless is really taking off and even in the last 6-8 months demand has increased drastically. Half of the 5700-Cs we’re quoting for are for stringless operation. It’s growing across the industry.”
  • Power Curbers reports strong demand for stringless machine control
    April 28, 2015
    Machine control technologies are increasingly popular in the concrete slipforming sector according to Power Curbers, while the firm also continues to broaden its array of customer options. Stephen Bullock, vice president of sales and marketing at Power Curbers said, “Stringless is really taking off and even in the last 6-8 months demand has increased drastically. Half of the 5700-Cs we’re quoting for are for stringless operation. It’s growing across the industry.”
  • JCB introduces loader with increased productivity
    October 2, 2014
    JCB’s top-of-the-range 457 wheeled loader now benefits from the firm’s new CommandPlus cab. The machine also features a sloping engine cover and rear counterweight design, which helps improve visibility, as well as having lower noise levels and more cab space for the operator. Power for the 457 loader now comes from a Tier 4 Final/Stage IV compliant MTU diesel, which is said to offer a 16% fuel saving over the engine being replaced. As with other JCB machines, the engine in the 457 meets Tier 4 Final wit
  • Volvo CE offers new compact asphalt compactor
    August 17, 2015
    Volvo said that its new DD25B double drum compactor offers a combination of high productivity and performance. Power for the DD25 double drum comes from a Tier 4 Final/Stage IV-compliant engine, and it achieves outstanding results with maximum machine uptime. The three-cylinder diesel is said to be durable and fuel-efficient and meets the Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions regulations without requiring an after-treatment system. Delivering 18.6kW, the Volvo D1.7A engine is said to be well-matched to the co