Total Power Range
Gross Mechanical Output | 921-1638 kW 921-1638 kW |
Typical Electrical Output | 1020-1875 kVA (816-1500 kWe) 1020-1875 kVA (816-1500 kWe) |
Rated Speed | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
Key Specs
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.
Gross Mechanical Output | 921-1638 kW 921-1638 kW |
Typical Electrical Output | 1020-1875 kVA (816-1500 kWe) 1020-1875 kVA (816-1500 kWe) |
Rated Speed | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
Emissions | Fuel Optimised Fuel Optimised |
Prime | 1275-1710 kVA (1020-1368 kWe) 1275-1710 kVA (1020-1368 kWe) |
Standby | 1400-1875 KVA (1120-1500 kWe) 1400-1875 KVA (1120-1500 kWe) |
Baseload | 1020-1368 kVA (816-1094 kWe) 1020-1368 kVA (816-1094 kWe) |
Number of Cylinders | 12 Vee 12 Vee |
Bore | 6.3 in 160 mm |
Stroke | 7.5 in 190 mm |
Displacement | 2797.3 in³ 45.84 l |
Compression Ratio | 13.8:1 13.8:1 |
Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air chargecooled Turbocharged and air-to-air chargecooled |
Combustion System | Direct injection Direct injection |
Rotation from Flywheel End | Anti-clockwise Anti-clockwise |
Cooling System | Watercooled Watercooled |
Aftertreatment | N/A N/A |
Typical Alternator Efficiency | 95% 95% |
Switchable | No No |
Length | 154.1 in 3913 mm |
Width | 86.6 in 2200 mm |
Height | 102.9 in 2614 mm |
Dry Weight | 12919 lb 5860 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 percent of the published prime power over each 24 hour period. A 10 percent overload is available for one hour in every 12 hours operation. Unlimited hours usage with an average load factor of 80 percent of the published prime power over each 24 hour period. A 10 percent overload is available for one hour in every 12 hours operation. |
Standby Power | Limited to 500 hours usage with an average load factor of 80 percent 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. Limited to 500 hours usage with an average load factor of 80 percent 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. |
Baseload | Unlimited hours usage with an average load factor of 100 percent of the published continuous operating power. No overload is permitted on continuous operating power. Unlimited hours usage with an average load factor of 100 percent of the published continuous operating power. No overload is permitted on continuous operating power. |