New Perkins® 5016 completes the 5000 Series range
Perkins’ new 5016 full-authority electronic engine for power generation is in production. Manufactured in Stafford, UK and Aurangabad, India, the full range of 6-, 8-, 12-and 16-cylinder 5000 Series engines, is delivering up to 2500 kVA of standby power and up to 2250 kVA of prime power for customers around the world.
Wednesday 7th October 2026
The 5016 delivers a powerful 1400-2500 kVA range at 50 Hz for base load, prime and standby applications. As with all engines in the 5000 Series range, the 61-litre, V16 configuration engine has been designed specifically for power generation. The 5016 is engineered to offer reliable power across a wide range of electric power applications including critical power for data centres, hospitals and remote worksites, where uptime matters.
Meeting the toughest demands of the electric power industry
Ready to support the growing power demands from the data centre industry, healthcare, airports and remote worksites, the dependable 5016 delivers reliable power, fuel efficiency and robust load acceptance.
Engineered to meet ISO G3 and NFPA110 standards to handle demanding load acceptance challenges, the 5016 uses a pair of smaller turbochargers on each bank, which are designed to reduce transient response time when compared with a single large unit. Its exhaust manifolds are engineered to optimise gas flow to the turbochargers, further reducing ramp-up time and enhancing load acceptance.
New Perkins® 5016 delivers up to 2500 kVA
Built to world-class standards for optimised efficiency and improved fuel consumption, the 5016 60 Hz configuration meets the U.S. EPA Tier 2 Emergency Stationary emission standard. The 50 Hz version is available in fuel-optimised configurations designed to emit at levels equivalent to Tier 2. An advanced electronically controlled fuel injection system precisely manages fuel delivery to optimise combustion, improving engine efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and supporting lower emissions. The engine also incorporates a unique low-pressure fuel system developed specifically for the 5000 Series, providing excellent tolerance to variations in fuel quality and enabling operation on biodiesel blends up to B20 or 100% HVO1. The use of renewable HVO fuel can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, helping customers meet their sustainability goals while maintaining engine performance and reliability, with low oil consumption and extended 750-hour service intervals helping to minimise waste, reduce maintenance requirements and lower total cost of ownership.
Equipped with the latest technology to operate at peak efficiency over its full rated output range, the 5016 has been designed as a compact package, making it an ideal choice for space-limited applications.
Electronically controlled injectors can alter both timing and pressure to accommodate a broad range of ambient temperatures and altitudes without sacrificing performance. Working together with the advanced turbocharging technology developed for the 5000 Series the combination has been proven to help optimise load acceptance, altitude capability and fuel consumption.
Perkins® 5000 Series is delivering proven performance for customers
“With the 5016 in production, we have a comprehensive range of 6-, 8-, 12-and 16-cylinder full-authority electronic engines, delivering up to 2500 kVA, available to power our customers’ prime and critical standby applications,” says Dan Bentley, EAME sales director at Perkins.
“The 5006, 5008 and 5012 models are already delivering dependable power in a wide variety of electric power generation installations around the world. The extensive endurance testing work across the range, including the 5016, means I have every confidence that the 16-cylinder will also meet our customers’ expectations for uptime.”
While particularly well suited to data centre and critical power installations, the 5016 is an attractive choice for other high-power applications around the world, including projects in rapidly growing territories where demand for dependable large-engine solutions continues to increase.
As with all Perkins engines, the 5000 Series is backed by Perkins’ global service and support network of authorised distributors offering connectivity and condition monitoring solutions and ongoing engine maintenance and repair through Perkins® Hypercare and Perkins® Platinum Protection, for greater peace of mind.
1 To preserve the performance and integrity of the engine whilst reducing the risk of downtime or failure, fuels must meet the specifications and characteristics described in official Perkins fluids guideline documents found on www.perkins.com.
