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All About the Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 Engine

What is the Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 diesel engine?

The Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 diesel engine is a part of the Perkins 1200 range. The 1206A-E70TTAG1 engine is a straight 6, series turbocharged and after cooled engine which comes with a simple integrated design leading to it being a great diesel engine.

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Where is the Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 diesel engine currently manufactured?

The engine is currently manufactured in Peterborough, UK and it has a Perkins build number beginning with BP.

The engine has been designed and manufactured to make sure that it is reliable, quiet in operation and has many hours of productive life in addition to this the engine can either run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 diesel engine?

The engine requires 16 litre of oil for lubrication, has a liquid cooled cooling system which requires 25 litre of coolant and has a total displacement of 7.01 litre.

What is the power output of the Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 diesel engine?

The power output of the Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 is 320 horsepower (238.6 kWm) at 1800 RPM. Oil service intervals are 500 hours as standard.

What power rating does the Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 diesel engine run at?

This engine, in a diesel generator, can be ran at either Prime (PRP) or Standby (ESP) power ratings.

What is the fuel consumption of the Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 diesel engine?

The Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 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 27.8 litres/hr
  • At 75% it uses 40.4 litres/hr
  • At 100% it uses 54.5 litres/hr
  • At 110% it uses 61.1 litres/hr

What are the dimensions of the Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 diesel engine?

The dimensions of this Perkins Engine are 1895mm (74.6") Long, 995mm (39.2") Wide and 1372mm (54") high. The cylinders have measurements of 105mm for the bore and 135mm for the stroke. The engine has a (dry) mass of 807.7kg.

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

What customer support is offered with the Perkins 1206A-E70TTAG1 diesel engine?

Perkins have a trained team of professionals working around the globe to make sure your engine is always maximising its performance levels. Their service is available at all hours and can help with a variety of issues such as technical information, identifying parts and ordering systems.