Perkins engines for earthmoving

Ready to take the load

We have helped power success in the biggest machines that drive the most demanding industries worldwide for decades. Leading with innovative designs and technologies to get the most out of every engine we develop, our customers know that when their machine is powered by Perkins, they know they'll get the job done. Perkins engines are trusted to power over 3 million machines across the world.

With proven reliability, compact package size, low maintenance costs and low emissions, Perkins engines have become the natural choice for any OEM looking to build high-end excavators, loaders and earth moving machinery.

Helping your equipment work harder, for longer.

Driven by over 90 years of continual innovation, Perkins leads the field in the design and manufacture of high-end performance diesel engines.

With a dual label certified industrial engine range from 0.5 to 18 litres, Perkins engines power more than five thousand different applications throughout the world. Whether it's to power an excavator, a loader, or a compactor, we have an engine to meet your needs, ranging from the ultra-compact 400 Series to our powerful 2800 Series to keep operations at peak efficiency.

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Ranging from 8 to 800hp (6 to 600kW), Perkins engines cater to all machine sizes and meet the most stringent emission standards, including EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final. Designed specifically for off-highway operating cycles and tested in real-world conditions, Perkins engines offer straightforward installation, dependable performance, and optimised fuel consumption to keep operating costs under control and productivity at its peak.

Through using the latest technologies and best in engineering expertise, our engines are designed to:

REDUCE OPERATING COSTS

ENHANCE FUEL UTILISATION

MINIMISE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

MAXIMISE
PRODUCTIVITY

Protection and peace of mind

Perkins engines come with up to 24 months or 3,000 hours* warranty for complete peace of mind. This can be extended up to 10 years/15,000 hours* with Perkins® Platinum Protection. In addition, all Perkins genuine parts are covered by a 12 month warranty.

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Collaboration at every stage. Accelerating time to market and minimising costs.

For most OEMs, the biggest engine challenge is establishing the right fit and getting the machine to market quickly and cost-effectively. At Perkins we work with you to streamline this process. Whether you're looking to power a backhoe loader, a soil compactor or a motor grader – we'll make engine design and integration seamless however unusual or compact your machine.

Total machine integration

We support every step of the machine development process, from prototype solutions to fully validated hardware tailored to your machine designs.

Our Technology Integration Workshops (TIWs) and Customer Machine Engineering Team (CMET) are central to this process by supplying access to all the latest expertise, innovations, and technologies in our business that help you get the most value out of your machines.

Installation & design

Our engines are fully tested, so you don’t need to invest time and money in further core engine validation. Where required, they can be fitted with engine mounted aftertreatment systems for ease of installation and design, while a range of mounting and housing options minimise re-engineering and provides more versatility with your engine architecture.

Looking for a drop-in solution? We also have full range of Industrial Open Power Units complete with pre-installed ECM, cooling systems, wiring harness and fuel filter to minimise the cost of installation.

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Integration, install, design

Collaboration at every stage. Accelerating time to marketing & minimising costs

Total machine integration

We support every step of the machine development process, from prototype solutions to fully validated hardware tailored to your machine designs.

Installation & design

A full support network to keep your customers running. Wherever your machine goes in the world.

Global manufacturing

Wherever your engine comes off the production line – from Peterborough UK,Hosur, India or Wuxi, China to Seguin, USA – it will meet exactly the same high standards of performance, reliability and durability. Our engine quality won’t deviate, because we follow the same stringent processes and use the same quality components wherever we build your engine.

Global service & support

With our global support network covering over 185 countries, your machines are never far from dedicated Perkins technicians equipped with the tools, knowledge, and engine parts necessary to keep your machines in the field and operating with confidence for longer.

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Global parts availability

Access over 30,000 Perkins genuine parts from crankshafts and fuel injectors to turbochargers and cylinder blocks, to optimise engine performance and service life. With our global footprint, technical helpdesk support and strategically located distribution centres, we enable reliable access to the advice and components you need, wherever you are.

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Your trusted partner through the energy transition. Field proven powertrain expertise.

To support the industry navigate the energy transition Perkins has evolved to deliver smarter solutions that advance sustainable power. Leveraging our expertise in the off-highway sector, we help customers navigate the energy transition with intelligent, sustainable power solutions and cutting-edge low emission power systems including batteries, hybrid engines, and optimised engines designed for use with renewable fuels.

Flexible fuel options

Perkins engines accept a wide variety of lower-carbon fuels to meet expanding sustainability standards worldwide. From 100% HVO to compatibility with biodiesels Perkins engines support a range of fuel types to support you in the energy transition to lower carbon options.

Hybridisation

Our expanding offering now includes hybrid-electric, hybrid-mechanical and hybrid-hydraulic power solutions. In our latest research project 'Pathfinder' we combined diesel & electric technology to enable electric-only running capability.

Electrification

Our engineers are currently developing and field testing lithium ion 48-volt, 300-volt, and 600-volt battery technologies. We are putting the technology to the test through the Volta 300 research project – a fully electric wheel loader.