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Unlock the mystery of Perkins engine names

Have you ever looked at the name of a Perkins engine and wondered what all those numbers and letters actually mean? If so, you’re certainly not alone. But rest assured the nomenclature is anything but random.

Spotlight on marine – new production introduction

In part two of our spotlight on marine we talk with Ben Lewis commercial manager, Dave Wood, application and tech support team lead and Stuart Phillipson, marine application and tech support to find out more about what’s in development for the marine range.

Meet AMPS’ new Director General, Alan Beech

Who keeps the lights on when the grid can’t? The power generation sector, of course. In the UK, its interests are represented by The Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems (AMPS) – whose new director general, Alan Beech, came into post earlier this year.

Flexible fuel choices – HVO

One alternative fuel option we’ve researched heavily and have accommodated in our diesel engines for more than a decade is hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – which must meet the EN 5940 standard – with the Perkins® 400 to 5000 Series able to use up to 100% HVO.