The Perkins® 5000 Series

Designed from the ground up to deliver power when and where you need it

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Designed from the ground up to deliver power when and where you need it
Designed from the ground up to deliver power when and where you need it

The Perkins® 5000 Series – the next generation of electric power

The Perkins® 5000 Series is a fully electronic range of inline eight-cylinder and V12 and V16-cylinder engines, engineered specifically for the power generation market to supply critical applications such as data centers and hospitals with dependable critical power. Where downtime isn’t an option, Perkins engines are tested, reliable — and always ON.

The Perkins® 5000 Series – the next generation of electric power

Built for performance

In direct response to industry feedback, the 5000 Series is designed to outperform under any conditions to meet even the most demanding power needs. The culmination of years of research, development, and rigorous testing, the 5000 Series delivers outstanding performance every time.

Built for performance
Built for performance

Features at a glance

Outstanding load acceptance

Optimized turbochargers and custom software deliver the full power output in under 13 seconds from start-up, ensuring an uninterrupted electricity supply for critical applications. Accepts 100-percent block load to NFPA requirements.

Outstanding load acceptance
Outstanding load acceptance

Full authority electric power range

Ranging from 750 to 2500 kVA of power potential, the full authority electronic fuel injection 5000 Series engines are built to class-leading standards for high efficiency, low fuel consumption, and global emissions capability.

Full authority electric power range
Full authority electric power range

Low total cost of ownership

Designed to decrease liquid consumption and extend service intervals with redesigned parts, including new piston ring liner assembly, electronic fuel system, and fuel filters. 

The 5000 Series engine can operate for up to 750 hours or two years between oil services delivering low operating costs.

Low total cost of ownership
Low total cost of ownership

Proven reliability

Drawing upon 90 years of engineering expertise, the refined core engine architecture and improved sealing technology deliver dependable power for critical applications. 

Whether for constant power supply to an always-on operation or backup generators supplying energy to critical applications, the 5000 Series is designed to deliver electrical power when and where needed.

Proven reliability
Proven reliability

Reduce emissions / Low carbon fuel compatible

The 5000 Series engines meet EPA Tier 2 emission standards. It can run with biodiesel up to B20 or on 100 percent hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to EN15940 (as detailed in the Perkins 5000 Series Operations and Maintenance Manual).

Reduce emissions / Low carbon fuel compatible
Reduce emissions / Low carbon fuel compatible

Engineered for power

Maximum reliability for maximum uptime

The 5000 Series delivers outstanding load acceptance, meeting Tier 1-5 Uptime Institute requirements for data centers.

Maximum reliability for maximum uptime
Maximum reliability for maximum uptime

High power density in a smaller footprint

For applications where real estate is at a premium, the high-power density of the 5000 Series provides a compact design that packs power into a smaller, compact footprint.

High power density in a smaller footprint
High power density in a smaller footprint

Consistent power in extreme conditions

Rigorously tested for performance and durability with over 10,000 running hours already under its belt. Designed and proven to deliver reliable power whenever required, the 5000 Series performs in even the harshest environments.

Consistent power in extreme conditions
Consistent power in extreme conditions

Explore this engine range

The new 5000 Series engines culminate many years of research, development, and rigorous testing.

Ranging from 750 to 2500 kVA of power potential, the full authority electronic fuel injection 5000 Series engines are built to world-class standards for high efficiency, low fuel consumption, and global emissions capability.

  • 5006A-E23TAG
    Gross Mechanical Output
    533-788 kW
    533-788 kW
    Typical Electrical Output
    600-900 kVA (480-720 kWe)
    600-900 kVA (480-720 kWe)
    Emissions
    Fuel Optimised
    Fuel Optimised

    5006A-E23TAG

    The Perkins® 5006A-E23TAG has been designed to offer reliable power for all electric power applications, including standby, prime, critical and data centres.

    Engineered and built specifically for the power generation market, the Perkins® 5000 Series is a power-packed engine range built to be dependable, versatile and offer low daily operating costs.

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  • 5006AC-E23TAG
    Gross Mechanical Output
    533-788 kW
    533-788 kW
    Typical Electrical Output
    600-900 kVA (480-720 kWe)
    600-900 kVA (480-720 kWe)
    Emissions
    Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
    Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2

    5006AC-E23TAG

    The Perkins® 5006AC-E23TAG has been designed to offer reliable power for all electric power applications, including standby, prime, critical and data centres.

    Engineered and built specifically for the power generation market, the Perkins® 5000 Series is a power-packed engine range built to be dependable, versatile and offer lower emissions to meet regulatory standards.

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  • 5008A-E30TAG
    Gross Mechanical Output
    650-1094 kW
    650-1094 kW
    Typical Electrical Output
    728-1250 kVA (582-1000 kWe)
    728-1250 kVA (582-1000 kWe)
    Emissions
    Fuel Optimised
    Fuel Optimised

    5008A-E30TAG

    The Perkins® 5008A-E30TAG has been designed to offer reliable power for all electric power applications, including standby, prime, critical applications market and data centres.

    Engineered and built specifically for the power generation market, the Perkins® 5000 Series is a power-packed engine range built to be dependable, versatile and offer low daily operating costs.

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  • 5008AC-E30TAG
    Gross Mechanical Output
    650-1094 kW
    650-1094 kW
    Typical Electrical Output
    729-1250 kVA (582-1000 kWe)
    729-1250 kVA (582-1000 kWe)
    Emissions
    Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
    Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2

    5008AC-E30TAG

    The Perkins® 5008AC-E30TAG has been designed to offer reliable power for all electric power applications, including standby, prime, critical applications market and data centres.

    Engineered and built specifically for the power generation market, the Perkins® 5000 Series is a power-packed engine range built to be dependable, versatile and offer lower emissions to meet regulatory standards.

    Emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2

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  • 5008C-E30TAG
    Gross Mechanical Output
    907-1107 kWm
    907-1107 kWm
    Typical Electrical Output
    1012-1250 kVA (810-1000 kWe)
    1012-1250 kVA (810-1000 kWe)
    Emissions
    US EPA Stationary Emergency-Use-Only (Tier 2)
    US EPA Stationary Emergency-Use-Only (Tier 2)

    5008C-E30TAG

    The Perkins® 5008C-E30TAG has been designed to offer reliable power for the emergency standby and critical applications market, including data centres and hospitals among others.

    Engineered and built specifically for the power generation market, the Perkins 5000 Series is a power-packed engine range built to be dependable, versatile and offer lower emissions to meet regulatory standards.

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  • 5012A-E46TAG
    Gross Mechanical Output
    921-1638 kW
    921-1638 kW
    Typical Electrical Output
    1020-1875 kVA (816-1500 kWe)
    1020-1875 kVA (816-1500 kWe)
    Emissions
    Fuel Optimised
    Fuel Optimised

    5012A-E46TAG

    The Perkins® 5012A-E46TAG has been designed to offer reliable power for all electric power applications, including standby, prime, critical and data centres.

    Engineered and built specifically for the power generation market, the Perkins® 5000 Series is a power-packed engine range built to be dependable, versatile and offer low daily operating costs.

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  • 5012AC-E46TAG
    Gross Mechanical Output
    921-1638 kW
    921-1638 kW
    Typical Electrical Output
    1020-1875 kVA (816-1500 kWe)
    1020-1875 kVA (816-1500 kWe)
    Emissions
    Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
    Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2

    5012AC-E46TAG

    The Perkins® 5012AC-E46TAG has been designed to offer reliable power for all electric power applications, including standby, prime, critical and data centres.

    Engineered and built specifically for the power generation market, the Perkins® 5000 Series is a power-packed engine range built to be dependable, versatile and offer lower emissions to meet regulatory standards.

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Designed for critical applications, including data centers and hospitals, every innovation packed into the 5000 Series serves the same purpose – providing reliable power when needed.

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