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Perkins 403A-15G2

400 Series

The Perkins 403A-15G2 is a 1.5-litre inline-3 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 16 kVA / 13 kWe standby power at 1,500 RPM (50 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in China.

Perkins 403A-15G2|COMPACT CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L31.5 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION20 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT16 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

20 kVA

Electrical Output

16 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L3

Displacement

1.5 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

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

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime13.31215
Standby14.41316.3
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime15.61417.5
Standby17.81620

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandPerkins
Model403A-15G2
Series400 Series
ConfigurationL3
Cylinders3
Displacement1.5 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardUnregulated
Country of OriginChina

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Perkins 403A-15G2?

The Perkins 403A-15G2 is rated at 16 kVA standby / 15 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 20 kVA standby / 18 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 403A-15G2 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Perkins 403A-15G2 is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Perkins 403A-15G2 use?

The Perkins 403A-15G2 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 403A-15G2?

The Perkins 403A-15G2 is an inline-3 (3-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 1.5 L.

Is the Perkins 403A-15G2 still in production?

Yes — the Perkins 403A-15G2 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 403A-15G2?

Yes — an official Perkins datasheet for the Perkins 403A-15G2 can be downloaded from this page.

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