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All About the Perkins 1103A-33G Engine

What is the Perkins 1103A-33G diesel engine?

The Perkins 1103A-33G is a diesel engine from Perkins 1100 range. The 1103A-33G engine has been engineered to be more reliable than ever however the costs of ownership have lowered.

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Where is the Perkins 1103A-33G diesel engine currently manufactured?

The 1103A-33G engine is a 3.3 litre naturally aspirated 3 cylinder engine which is currently manufactured in Peterborough, UK. The build list number for this engine begins DJ.

The 1103A-33G engine offers a compact size with low noise and lower fuel and oil consumption. The engine is also available in the 50Hz and 60Hz configuration making it even more versatile.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 1103A-33G diesel engine?

The engine is naturally aspirated, meaning there's no use of a turbo/super charger. The engine requires 8.3 litres of oil for lubrication, 10.2 litres of coolant for the water cooled cooling system and a total displacement of 3.3L.

What is the power output of the Perkins 1103A-33G diesel engine?

The power output of the Perkins 1103A-33G engine is 48.9 horsepower (36.5 kWm) at 1800 RPM. Oil service intervals are 500 hours as standard.

What power rating does the Perkins 1103A-33G diesel engine run at?

This engine is available at either Prime (PRP) or Standby (ESP) ratings meaning this engine will fit close to customer needs.

What is the fuel consumption of the Perkins 1103A-33G diesel engine?

The Perkins 1103A-33G fuel consumption depends on its load. At 1500 rpm prime power it is has the following fuel consumption (percent of prime power):

  • At 50% it uses 4.06 litres/hr
  • At 75% it uses 5.61 litres/hr
  • At prime power it uses 7.2 litres/hr
  • At standby power it uses 8.1 litres/hr

What are the dimensions of the Perkins 1103A-33G diesel engine?

1000mm (39.3") Long, 629mm (24.7") Wide and 951mm (37.4") high are the dimensions of this Perkins Engine. The cylinders have measurements of 105mm for the bore and 127mm for the stroke.

As viewed from the flywheel end, the rotation is anti-clockwise on this engine.

What customer support is offered with the Perkins 1103A-33G diesel engine?

The experienced international network of Perkins suppliers, dealers and trained engine experts are available to deliver full time service support around the clock, 365 days a year. They have a selection of modern web based tools at their disposal to cover technical information, parts identification and ordering systems, all dedicated to maximising the productivity of your engine over its life-cycle.