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Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5

5008 Series

The Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5 is a 30-litre V8 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 1,250 kVA / 1,000 kWe standby power at 1,800 RPM (60 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in United States. It meets U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5|HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: V830 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION1250 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT1000 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

1250 kVA

Electrical Output

1000 kWe

Cylinders / Config

V8

Displacement

30 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)
Prime10009001125
Standby1111.110001250

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandPerkins
Model5008C-E30TAG5
Series5008 Series
ConfigurationV8
Cylinders8
Displacement30 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5?

The Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5 is rated at 1,250 kVA standby / 1,125 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 5008C-E30TAG5 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5 is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5 use?

The Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 5008C-E30TAG5?

The Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5 is a V8 (8-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 30 L.

What emissions standard does the 5008C-E30TAG5 meet?

The Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5 is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5 still in production?

Yes — the Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 5008C-E30TAG5?

Yes — an official Perkins datasheet for the Perkins 5008C-E30TAG5 can be downloaded from this page.

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