Perkins INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3

2500 Series

The Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 is a 15-litre inline-6 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 646 kVA / 517 kWe standby power at 1,800 RPM (60 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in United Kingdom. It meets Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3|HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L615 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION646 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT517 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

646 kVA

Electrical Output

517 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

15 L

Rated Speed

1,800 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime520468585
Standby574.4517646.3

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandPerkins
Model2506C-E15TAG3
Series2500 Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement15 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3?

The Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 is rated at 646 kVA standby / 585 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 2506C-E15TAG3 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 use?

The Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 2506C-E15TAG3?

The Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 15 L.

What emissions standard does the 2506C-E15TAG3 meet?

The Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 is certified to Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 still in production?

Yes — the Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 2506C-E15TAG3?

Yes — an official Perkins datasheet for the Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 can be downloaded from this page.

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