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Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2

5006 Series

The Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2 is a 23-litre V6 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 900 kVA / 720 kWe standby power at 1,500 RPM (50 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in United Kingdom.

Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2|HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: V623 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION900 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT720 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

900 kVA

Electrical Output

720 kWe

Cylinders / Config

V6

Displacement

23 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)
Prime711.1640800
Standby800720900

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandPerkins
Model5006A-E23TAG2
Series5006 Series
ConfigurationV6
Cylinders6
Displacement23 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardUnregulated
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2?

The Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2 is rated at 900 kVA standby / 800 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

Does the 5006A-E23TAG2 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2 is rated for 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

What fuel does the Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2 use?

The Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 5006A-E23TAG2?

The Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2 is a V6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 23 L.

Is the Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2 still in production?

Yes — the Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 5006A-E23TAG2?

Yes — an official Perkins datasheet for the Perkins 5006A-E23TAG2 can be downloaded from this page.

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