Perkins Powered Diesel Generator Sets

Perkins Engine Platforms We Build Around

Perkins has supplied power engines for industrial and electric power applications for decades, with more than 21 million engines produced and a global distributor and service network behind the product. We select the platform by duty, load profile and site conditions rather than by nominal kW alone.

• 400 series — 403 and 404 families for compact 8–40kW units; naturally aspirated and turbocharged variants suit telecom shelters, small commercial standby and mobile plant.
• 1100 series — 1103, 1104 and 1106 engines covering roughly 24–200kW; the workhorse band for hospitals, hotels, retail and light industrial standby.
• 1200 series — 1204 and 1206 six-cylinder units for 100–250kW prime and standby duty with strong block stiffness and low vibration.
• 1500 / 1700 series — 1506 and 1706 engines for 200–320kW, frequently specified where load steps are large or ambient temperatures are high.
• 2200 / 2400 / 2500 series — 2206, 2406 and 2506 engines for 280–500kW, common in data centre and industrial park standby systems.
• 2800 series — 2806 six-cylinder engines for 440–780kW, used in containerised and paralleled installations.
• 4000 series — 4006, 4008, 4012 and 4016 engines for 600–3400kW, the platform for large data centres, ports and offshore power.

What Each Set Includes

Every Perkins powered set we ship is a complete power system, not an engine on a frame. The core configuration is fixed; the surrounding package is built to the application.

Power Bands and Typical Applications

The range is delivered in open-frame, silent canopy, mobile trailer, container and high-voltage formats. Multi-unit parallel operation is available where capacity must grow with the site rather than in a single step.

Reading the Model Table

Model designations follow a simple pattern: AWT-P plus the standby rating in kW. AWT-P400 is a 400kW standby set, which corresponds to 364kW prime power and 455kVA standby output at 50Hz. Both figures appear in the table because the correct rating depends on how the set will run.

• Standby power — for outage backup under a defined annual hour limit; the rating used for most emergency systems.
• Prime power — for continuous supply with variable load, such as remote sites or grid-support duty.
• Continuous power — for steady base load at a constant rating, selected where the set is the primary source.

Open-type and silent-type dimensions and weights are listed separately for each model, so structural, transport and foundation planning can proceed before the unit is built. Silent canopies hold noise at or below 75dB(A), which keeps units acceptable in urban, hospital and residential locations.

Configuration Options

Beyond the base set, we configure the electrical and mechanical interfaces around the project. Options confirmed for this series include:

• ATS automatic transfer switch for mains failure changeover
• Generator paralleling system for multi-unit capacity and redundancy
• Remote monitoring and cloud management for distributed sites
• Silent canopy, rain canopy, mobile trailer or integrated container power station
• Low-temperature cold-start preheater for cold climates
• Enlarged fuel tank for extended unattended running
• Explosion-proof and anti-corrosion treatments for hazardous or coastal environments

Control panels can be supplied with Deep Sea, SmartGen or ComAp controllers, or built to a specified protocol, so the set integrates with existing SCADA, BMS or plant monitoring rather than running as an isolated asset.

Emissions, Standards and Compliance

Perkins powered sets in this series are built to comply with ISO 8528 and GB/T 2820 for generator set performance. Engine emissions configurations are available to China Stage III, Euro III and EPA Tier requirements, with the applicable standard matched to the destination market and the engine platform selected.

Where a project requires a specific emissions tier, state it at enquiry stage. The tier determines the engine variant, aftertreatment arrangement and, in some cases, the enclosure layout, so it is treated as a fixed input rather than a late adjustment.

Testing and Acceptance Before Delivery

Each set passes through staged quality control rather than a single final check: incoming inspection of key components, assembly process verification, electrical safety checks and mechanical fitting inspection. Before dispatch, units undergo full-load testing from 0 to 110% of rated capacity, step load response testing, continuous operation endurance testing, voltage and frequency stability testing, and emergency protection system verification.

Test records accompany the unit. For projects with a formal acceptance protocol, we agree the witness test points, load steps and recording format before production so the factory test and the site commissioning test follow the same sequence.

Installation, Interfaces and Site Requirements

The integrated base frame carries the engine, alternator and control panel as one aligned assembly, which reduces foundation work and shortens installation. Planning inputs we confirm with the project team include:

• Foundation or plinth dimensions and anti-vibration mounting arrangement
• Exhaust routing, silencer position and clearance from combustible surfaces
• Combustion and cooling air paths, plus radiator discharge direction
• Cable entry, busbar or terminal arrangement and earthing point
• Fuel supply, day tank or bulk tank connection and return line
• Control cable route to ATS, BMS or remote monitoring gateway

For container and trailer builds, transport dimensions and lifting points are fixed at design stage so site access can be checked before shipment.

Maintenance, Spare Parts and Serviceability

Perkins engines are supported by a worldwide distributor and service network, and each engine carries its own operation and maintenance manual covering service intervals and procedures. We supply genuine spare parts for engine components, alternator parts, electrical and control system parts, filters and consumables, and provide installation guidance, operation support and technical troubleshooting after commissioning.

Service access is considered at build stage: canopy doors, filter positions and drain points are arranged so routine maintenance can be carried out without dismantling the enclosure.

Information We Use to Configure Your Solution

A quotation for a Perkins powered set is built from the working point, not from a catalogue number. The following inputs let us fix the engine platform, alternator frame, enclosure type and control architecture in one pass.

Where a project needs a different engine platform, our Diesel Generator By Engine range covers Cummins, Volvo, MTU, Weichai, Yuchai, Baudouin, SDEC and Mitsubishi options, and the Diesel Generator By Power Range range groups universal sets from 10kVA to 2500kVA for faster selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What power range do your Perkins powered sets cover?

The series runs from 8kW to 3400kW in both 50Hz and 60Hz builds. Small sets use 403 and 404 engines, mid-range units use 1100, 1200, 1500 and 1700 series engines, and the largest sets use 2200 through 4016 platforms.

Can you supply a set for a specific emissions tier?

Yes. Emissions configurations are available to China Stage III, Euro III and EPA Tier standards. The destination market and required tier are treated as fixed inputs at enquiry stage because they determine the engine variant and aftertreatment layout.

How is the set tested before it leaves your factory?

Every unit undergoes full-load testing from 0 to 110% of rated capacity, step load response testing, continuous endurance running, voltage and frequency stability checks and emergency protection verification, on top of incoming component inspection and assembly quality control.

Can the generator integrate with our existing monitoring system?

We supply Deep Sea, SmartGen or ComAp controllers, or a control system built to your specified protocol. Remote monitoring and cloud management are supported, along with ATS transfer and multi-unit paralleling where the site needs it.

What enclosure formats are available?

Open-frame, silent canopy, mobile trailer, container and high-voltage formats are all available. Silent canopies hold noise at or below 75dB(A), and container builds fix transport dimensions and lifting points at design stage.

How do we obtain a configuration and quotation?

Send the duty mode, connected load and largest motor, voltage and frequency, site ambient and altitude, enclosure preference, control and ATS interface, emissions tier and acceptance requirements. With those inputs we can fix the engine platform, alternator, enclosure and control architecture and return a complete configuration.