All About the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 Engine

What is the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 diesel engine?

The Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 is a reliable engine from Perkins 1500 range of diesel engines. The 1506A-E88TAG5 is a 6 cylinder, turbocharged, air-to-air charge cooled diesel engine with a total displacement of 7.0 litre.

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Where is the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 diesel engine currently manufactured?

The Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 diesel engine is currently manufactured in the USA and it has a Perkins build number that starts LGFF.

The diesel engine has an impressive power to weight ratio and has features such as a hydraulic actuated unit injection (HEUI) fuel system. This engine can also be set at either a 50Hz or 60Hz configuration making it even more versatile.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 diesel engine?

The 1506A-E88TAG5 engine requires 41 L of oil for lubrication, has a liquid cooled cooling system and a total displacement of 8.8L.

What is the power output of the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 diesel engine?

The diesel engine produces 398 horsepower (297 kWm) at 1500 RPM and oil service intervals are 500 hours as standard.

What power rating does the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 diesel engine run at?

This Perkins diesel engine is available at either Prime (PRP) or Standby (ESP) ratings and has been designed to provide dependable and reliable power in the most extreme ambient climates.

What is the fuel consumption of the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 diesel engine?

The Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 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 33 litres/hr
• At 75% it uses 48 litres/hr
• At prime power it uses 65 litres/hr
• At standby power it uses 73 litres/hr

What are the dimensions of the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 diesel engine?

The dimensions of this Perkins Engine are 2032mm (80") Long, 1091mm (43") Wide and 1320mm (52") high. The cylinders have measurements of 112mm for the bore and 149mm for the stroke. The engine has a (dry) mass of 1183kg.

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

What customer support is offered with the Perkins 1506A-E88TAG5 diesel engine?

The experienced network of Perkins suppliers, distributors and trained engine experts are available to deliver full time service assistance 24/7, 365 days a year. They have a variety of modern web based tools at their fingertips to cover areas such as technical information, identifying parts and ordering systems. All dedicated to maximising the efficiency and performance of your engine over its life-cycle.