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Perkins Engines and Parts
Established in Peterborough in 1932, F Perkins Limited are world leading designers and manufacturers of gas and diesel engines suitable for a wide range of applications. One of the first companies to appreciate the potential of diesel, Perkins have successfully retained their first-class position as suppliers of gas engines and off-highway diesel.
Today Perkins manufacturing and parts distribution sites are located across the world including China, India, North America, South America and the UK – allowing for faster deliveries to customers wherever they are in the world. Peterborough however, remains the home of Perkins producing the ever popular 1100 series, the 400 series and the fuel-efficient 1200 series. The Peterborough facility has the capacity to produce up to 500,000 engines a year and is also a well-established base for worldwide research and development, producing engines up to 7.1 litres.
Perkins engines power over 5000 different applications in various different sectors including, agricultural, construction, electric power, industrial, material handling, gas, marine and rental.
Perkins Engines for Different Applications
Industrial
Perkins engines are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, with high power densities, compact designs, all at competitive prices – uses include: excavators, tractors, telehandlers, access platforms and compressors.
Marine
Perkins offer a vast selection of marine diesel engines providing propulsion for high speed powerboats and commercial craft, small pleasure crafts, fishing vessels, dredgers, pilot boats and tugs. The Perkins Parts and Service team also provide reliable auxiliary support to generate electricity for lighting, pumps and haul net equipment for the marine industry.
Electric Power
With over 85 years’ experience, Perkins provide electric power engines which will operate in the harshest environments and extreme conditions.
Perkins Product Range
400 Series
A well-established line of engines providing robust technology and optimised performance, all of which meet global emissions.
2 Cylinder 402D-05 models – the smallest engine, offering excellent performance and low cost in a compact form.
3 Cylinder 403-07 models – the step up from the 402 series, the 403 models provide improved power and performance in a small package.
4 Cylinder 404-22 models – these offer high performance and are at the premium end of the 400 series.
850 Series
4 Cylinder – Suitable for a wide range of applications, the 850 series delivers 45-90 KW (60-120hp) of power and is an excellent choice for backhoe loaders, telehandlers, skid steer loaders, access platforms, and agricultural tractors amongst others.
Perkins Syncro
Perkins Syncro offers tailor made compact engines specifically designed to integrate machine design, ranging from 1.7, 2.2, 2.8 and 3.6 litre engines.
1100 Series
Offering unparalleled performance, this engine range is popular in agricultural, construction and electric power industries.
3 Cylinder – the 1103 range provides cost effective, yet powerful solutions
4 Cylinder – the 4 cylinder range is powerful, smooth and quiet in operation
6 Cylinder – popular in the construction and agricultural sectors, delivering sufficient power even for earth moving equipment.
1200 Series
Industrial and electric power engines designed for optimum performance around the clock, under even the harshest environmental condition.
4 Cylinder – A complete, powerful solution which meets the latest EU standards and provides fuel efficiency
6 Cylinder – A powerful 7.1 litre, 6 cylinder engine with improved torque of up to 1282 Nm, offering reliable performance for demanding applications
1500 Series
6 Cylinder – The 1500 series provides cost effective engine solutions to give electric power to a global range of customers operating in the toughest conditions.
1700 Series
6 Cylinder – Providing customers with a compact, robust and powerful family of engines suited to industrial use.
2200 Series
6 Cylinder – Suitable for both industrial engine and electric power customers, the 6 cylinder 2200 range of diesel engines delivers all the power you need.
2500 Series
6 Cylinder – An impressive range of diesel engines delivering high power density plus reliable performance and low cost installation and ownership.
2800 Series
6 Cylinder – The 2800 series offers an incredibly powerful and robust family of engines with 18 litre industrial engines as well as a range of EP engines for power generation requirements from 591 – 750 kVA.
4000 Series
Suitable for larger electronic power requirements, both standby or prime electricity generation – providing exceptional performance and reliability.
6 Cylinder – Diesel engines for prime or standby generators offering outstanding efficiency and versatility. The diesel Electropak engines/Electro Units delivers 750-938 kVA, supplied either with or without radiator and air cleaner.
8 Cylinder – Supplied with or without radiator and air cleaner, the diesel ElectropaK engines/Electro Units delivers 844-1250 kVA, providing efficient and reliable power for both standby and prime generators.
12 Cylinder – The 4012, 12 cylinder range is suitable for large prime or standby generations with 46 litre displacement.
16 Cylinder – The 4016 range has an impressive 61 litre displacement in both ElectropaK and Electro Unit variants – their compact design and excellent power to weight ratio makes them easy to transport and install.
Perkins Parts & Products UK
AT Wilde & Son Ltd stock a range of genuine replacement Perkins parts, to help get your engine back into service as quickly as possible and performing to its original specifications. For more information contact us on 01743 718777. We deliver Perkins parts and products throughout the whole of the UK.

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