4000 Series 4008TAG2 Diesel Engine – Electro Unit

948 kWm @ 1800 rpm net standby power

The Perkins® 4000 Series is a family of 6, 8, 12 and 16

cylinder diesel engines, designed to address today’s
uncompromising demands within the power generation
industry with particular aim at the standby market sector.

Developed from a proven engine range that offers superior

performance and reliability.

The 4008TAG2 is a turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled,

8 cylinder diesel engine offered in an engine only confirgration.
Its premium features and design provide economic and
durable operation as well as an exceptional power to weight
ratio, excellent load acceptance and improved gaseous
emissions, plus the overall performance and reliability
characteristics essential to the power generation market.

Specification
Number of cylinders 8 vertical in-line
Bore and stroke 160 x 190 mm 6.3 x 7.5 in
Displacement 30.561 litres 1865 in3
Aspiration Turbocharged and air to air charge cooled
Cycle 4 stroke
Combustion system Direct injection
Compression ratio 13.6:1
Rotation Anti-clockwise, viewed from flywheel end
Total lubricating capacity 153 litres 40.4 US gal
Cooling system Water-cooled
Total coolant capacity 48 litres 12.7 US gal

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Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification.

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4000 Series 4008TAG2 Diesel Engine – Electro Unit
948 kWm @ 1800 rpm net standby power

Features and benefits

Dependable power
l Individual4 valve cylinder heads giving optimised gas flows
l Unit
fuel injectors ensure ultra fine fuel atomisation and hence controlled rapid combustion
l Commonality of components with other engines in the 4000 Series family for reduced stocking levels

l Capable emissions of 1/2 TA Luft (1986)

Low operating costs

l Oil change service intervals are set at 500 hours as standard
l Designed to provide low cost of ownership, simple maintenance and reduced downtime
Class leading warranty
Prime power - 12 months unlimited hours. For engines that operate less than 6,000 hours the warranty is available
for two years or until the application reaches 6,000 hours (whichever is sooner).
Standby power - three years or 1,500 hours (whichever is sooner).
See Perkins Warranty Policy for further details
Perkins Platinum Protection - comprehensive cover from as little as 5 percent* of the cost of your engine
Talk to your local distributor or visit www.perkins.com/platinum protection for more details

World class product support

l Our experienced global network of distributors and dealers, fully trained engine experts deliver total service support
around the clock, 365 days a year. They have a comprehensive suite of web based tools at their disposal, covering
technical information, parts identification and ordering systems, all dedicated to maximising the productivity of your
engine
l Perkins actively pursues product support excellence by insisting our distribution network invest in their territory to
provide customers with a consistent quality of support across the globe
l Throughout the entire life of a Perkins engine, we provide access to genuine parts giving 100% reassurance that
you receive the very best in terms of quality for lowest possible cost, wherever your Perkins powered machine is
operating in the world
To find your local distributor: www.perkins.com/distributor

*Terms and conditions apply

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Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification.

Publication No. PN2199/06/16 Produced in England ©2016 Perkins Engines Company Limited
4000 Series 4008TAG2 Diesel Engine – Electro Unit
948 kWm @ 1800 rpm net standby power

Technical information

Air inlet
l Mounted air filter and turbocharger

Fuel system
l Direct fuel injection system with fuel lift pump
l Digital governing to ISO 8528-5 Class G2 with isochronous capability
l Full flow spin-on fuel oil filters

Lubrication system
l Wet sump with filler and dipstick
l Full-flowspin-on oil filters
l Engine jacket water/lub oil temperature stabiliser

Cooling system
l Twin thermostats
l System designed for ambient temperatures of up to 50°C

Electrical equipment
l 24V starter motor and 24V alternator with integral regulator and DC output
l Turbine inlet temperature protection
l High coolant temperature protection switch

l Low oil pressure protection switch

Flywheel and housing

l Flywheel to SAE J620 size 18
l SAE 0 flywheel housing

Optional equipment
l 4 metre wiring harness
l Secondary electric start
l Immersion heater
l Single exhaust outlet pipe
l Exhaust counter flanges
l Temperate and tropical radiator kit

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Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification.

Publication No. PN2199/06/16 Produced in England ©2016 Perkins Engines Company Limited
4000 Series 4008TAG2 Diesel Engine – Electro Unit
948 kWm @ 1800 rpm net standby power

Length Width

Height

Engine package weights and dimensions

Electro unit ElectropaK
Length 2879 mm 113 in 3935 mm 155 in
Width 1571 mm 62 in 1870 mm 74 in
Height 1760 mm 69 in 2258 mm 89 in
Weight (dry) 3250 kg 7165 lb 4360 kg 9612 lb

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Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification.

Publication No. PN2199/06/16 Produced in England ©2016 Perkins Engines Company Limited
4000 Series 4008TAG2 Diesel Engine – Electro Unit
948 kWm @ 1800 rpm net standby power

Typical generator Engine power

Speed Type of output (Net) Gross Net
rpm operation
kVA kWe kWm hp kWm hp
Baseload power  743 626 743  996 687  921
1800 Prime power  995 796 898 1204 842 1129
Standby (maximum) 1097 878 1004 1346 948 1271

The above ratings represent the engine performance capabilities guaranteed within plus or minus 3% at the reference conditions equivalent to those
specified in ISO 8528/1, ISO 3046/1, BS 5514/1.
Ratings conditions: 25ºC air inlet temperature, barometer pressure 100 kPa, relative humidity 30%. Please consult your distributor or the factory
for ratings in other ambient conditions. Note: For full ratings please refer to Perkins Engines Company Limited. All electrical ratings are based on an
average alternator efficiency and a power factor of 0.8. Fuel specification: BS 2869 Class A1 + A2 or ASTM D975 No 2D.
Rating definitions
Baseload power: power available for continuous full load operation. No overload is permitted. Prime power: Power available for variable load with
an average load factor not exceeding 80% of the prime power rating in any 24 hour period. Overload of 10% permitted for 1 hour in every 12 hours
operation. Standby (maximum): Power available at variable load in the event of a main power network failure up to a maximum of 500 hours per
year. No overload is permitted.

Fuel consumption at 1800 rpm

Percent of prime power
g/kWh l/hr
Standby (maximum) 216 249
Prime power 213 224
Baseload power 206 173
75% 206 162
50% 205 108
25% 210 55

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Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification.

Publication No. PN2199/06/16 Produced in England ©2016 Perkins Engines Company Limited