Total Power Range
Gross Mechanical Output | 644-997 kWm 644-997 kWm |
Typical Electrical Output | 720-1125 kVA (576-900 kWe) 720-1125 kVA (576-900 kWe) |
Rated Speed | 1500/1800 rpm 1500/1800 rpm |
Key Specs
The 8 cylinder Perkins 4008 range gives you the versatility you need in today's power generation market. The range's diesel ElectropaK engines/Electro Units deliver 849-1022 kVA and are supplied with or without radiator and air cleaner. This engine has proven reliability in prime and standby installations in all of the key sectors, such as manufacturing facilities, hospitals, and data centres. The 4008 engines have exceptional power-to-weight ratios and compact designs, making them simple to transport and install.
Gross Mechanical Output | 644-997 kWm 644-997 kWm |
Typical Electrical Output | 720-1125 kVA (576-900 kWe) 720-1125 kVA (576-900 kWe) |
Rated Speed | 1500/1800 rpm 1500/1800 rpm |
Prime | 911-1035 kVA 911-1035 kVA |
Standby | 1002-1138 kVA 1002-1138 kVA |
Baseload | 720-821 kVA 720-821 kVA |
Prime | 707-796 kWe 707-796 kWe |
Standby | 780-878 kWe 780-878 kWe |
Baseload | 555-626 kWe 555-626 kWe |
Emissions | Fuel Optimised Fuel Optimised |
Number of Cylinders | 8 inline 8 inline |
Bore | 6.3 in 160 mm |
Stroke | 7.5 in 190 mm |
Displacement | 1865 in³ 30.6 l |
Compression Ratio | 13.6:1 13.6:1 |
Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled Turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled |
Combustion System | Direct injection Direct injection |
Rotation from Flywheel End | Anti-clockwise Anti-clockwise |
Cooling System | Liquid Liquid |
Aftertreatment | - - |
Typical Alternator Efficiency | 95% 95% |
Switchable | No No |
Length | 146 in 3711 mm |
Width | 80.6 in 2046 mm |
Height | 81.4 in 2067 mm |
Dry Weight | 9526 lb 4320 kg |
Note 1 | *Final dimensions dependent on selected options *Final dimensions dependent on selected options |
Prime Power | Unlimited hours usage with an average load factor of 80% of the published Prime Power over each 24 hours period. A 10% overload is available for 1 hour in every 12 hours operation. Unlimited hours usage with an average load factor of 80% of the published Prime Power over each 24 hours period. A 10% overload is available for 1 hour in every 12 hours operation. |
Standby Power | Limited to 500 hours annual usage with an average load factor of 80% of the published Standby Power rating over each 24 hour period. Up to 300 hours of annual usage may be run continuously. No overload is permitted on Standby Power. Limited to 500 hours annual usage with an average load factor of 80% of the published Standby Power rating over each 24 hour period. Up to 300 hours of annual usage may be run continuously. No overload is permitted on Standby Power. |
Baseload | Unlimited hours usage with an average load factor of 100% of the published baseload power. No overload is permitted on baseload power. Unlimited hours usage with an average load factor of 100% of the published baseload power. No overload is permitted on baseload power. |
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