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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.

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Perkins engine names
Perkins engine names


 

Spotlight on marine – new product 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.  

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Spotlight on marine
Spotlight on marine


 

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.

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Alan Beech
Alan Beech


 

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. 

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HVO lineup
HVO lineup


 

Perkins launches Technicians for the World 

Perkins has just launched a free online training programme to support your development and help you build your future career in the industry. 

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Technicians for the world page
Technicians for the world page


 

Allam Marine meeting power demand.

Allam Marine is an award-winning manufacturer and supplier of special application diesel powered units.

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5000 Series engine
5000 Series engine


 

ARGO Tractors support farmers across the globe.

Supplying farmers with the equipment they need to stay productive.

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Tractor moving hay
Tractor moving hay


 

Achieving the grade with GP Papenburg.

The BG 180 TA-7, BG 120 TA-7 and BG 110 M models use Perkins® 1200 Series engines. 

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GP Papenburg motor grader
GP Papenburg motor grader


 

HYDROG ZBM's bitumen emulsion sprayers.

BU Power Systems supplied HYDROG with the Perkins® 403J-E17T engine.

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Road construction from above
Road construction from above


 

Messersì's enhanced performance and versatility.

Messersì worked with BU Power Systems to integrate the Perkins® 904J-E36TA engine into their TC550d model.

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Messersì tracked dumper
Messersì tracked dumper


 

Starkgen delivers power to the people.

Producing diesel generator sets for countries where power can be difficult to maintain.

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Starkgen generator set
Starkgen generator set


 

TEAM MP – Going underground.

The SWT-TEAM vehicles have the Perkins® 904J-E36TA engine, supplied by BU Power Systems, as their power source.

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Men underground in a mine
Men underground in a mine
  

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