1506A-E88TAG

Electric Power Generation 1506A-E88TAG

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Key Specs

Gross Mechanical Output
192-358 kWm
192-358 kWm
Typical Electrical Output
207-389 kVA (166-312 kWe)
207-389 kVA (166-312 kWe)
Emissions
Fuel Optimised
Fuel Optimised

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Overview

The Perkins® 1500 Series is engineered to provide class leading performance and maximise competitive advantage for our customers. The 1506 is a 6 cylinder, fully electronic, turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine. It is economical, quiet, reliable, and provides the high performance that is demanded by our customers for their power generation needs. Furthermore, the ElectropaK comes as a complete unit, fitted with features such as the radiator pack, the air cleaner, and all of the wiring harnesses needed for convenient installation.

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Features At A Glance

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Greater functionality

A great feature of the series is the ease with which users can move between 50-60 Hz power frequencies. So if you're a rental company shipping from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia, for example, you just flick a switch to meet local standards. There's no technician to call, making life easier for you and the operator.

All the engines in the 1500 Series benefit from our electric power warranty of one year unlimited hours or two years with up to 500 hours use per year. Your engine will also be supported by our highly trained global distributor network, who will ensure it keeps running whenever and wherever it's used.
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Lower operating costs

The 1500 Series in designed to provide low cost of ownership, simple maintenance and reduced downtime. Oil change intervals are set at 500 hours as standard. One of its most impressive benefits is a fuel saving of up to seven percent on previous models. This is significant in terms of reducing ownership and operating costs. In fact, five to seven years of fuel savings at this level will pay for the entire cost of the engine.
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Performance you can rely on

Our 1500 Series has world-class power density that is achieved using a hydraulic actuated unit injection (HEUI) fuel system. This makes the engine robust enough for any territory as it can cope with the variation in fuel quality around the world. The engines are also designed to provide reliable power even in the most extreme climates and performed above and beyond expectations in ambient testing. It also has an improved capability of up to eight percent at altitude making it a durable and dependable performer.
Specifications Standard Equipment

Product Specifications for 1506A-E88TAG

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Gross Mechanical Output 192-358 kWm 192-358 kWm
Typical Electrical Output 207-389 kVA (166-312 kWe) 207-389 kVA (166-312 kWe)
Rated Speed 1500/1800 rpm 1500/1800 rpm
Emissions Fuel Optimised Fuel Optimised
Prime 207-308 kVA 207-308 kVA
Standby 228-337 kVA 228-337 kVA
Prime 166-282 kWe 166-282 kWe
Standby 218-312 kWe 218-312 kWe
Number of Cylinders 6 vertical inline 6 vertical inline
Bore 4.4 in 112 mm
Stroke 5.9 in 149 mm
Displacement 537 in³ 8.8 l
Compression Ratio 16.1:1 16.1:1
Aspiration Turbocharged aftercooled Turbocharged aftercooled
Combustion System Direct injection Direct injection
Rotation from Flywheel End Anti-clockwise Anti-clockwise
Cooling System Liquid Liquid
Aftertreatment - -
Typical Alternator Efficiency 92% 92%
Switchable Yes Yes
Length 76.4 in 1941 mm
Width 39.9 in 1013 mm
Height 53.8 in 1366 mm
Dry Weight 2549 lb 1156 kg
Note 1 *Final dimensions dependent on selected options *Final dimensions dependent on selected options
Prime Power Variable load. Unlimited hours usage with an average load of 70% of the published prime power rating. A 10% overload is available for 1 hour in every 12 hours of operation. Variable load. Unlimited hours usage with an average load of 70% of the published prime power rating. A 10% overload is available for 1 hour in every 12 hours of operation.
Standby Power Variable load. Limited to 500 hours annual usage up to 300 hours of which may be continuous running. No overload is permitted. Variable load. Limited to 500 hours annual usage up to 300 hours of which may be continuous running. No overload is permitted.

1506A-E88TAG Standard Equipment

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Air inlet system

  • Mounted air filter and turbocharger

Cooling system

  • Air-to-air charge cooler incorporated in radiator
  • Mounted belt driven pusher fan
  • Radiator supplied loose with all guards and pipes
  • Thermostatically controlled with belt driven, circulating pump and belt-drive fan

Electrical equipment

  • 24 volt starter motor and 24 volt 45 amp alternator with DC output
  • ECM mounted on engine with wiring looms and sensors

Flywheels and flywheel housing

  • Aluminium SAE 1 flywheel housing
  • High inertia flywheel to SAE 1 J620 Size 355.6 mm (14 in)

Fuel system

  • Electronic governing to ISO 8528-5 with stand-alone isochronous and load-sharing capabilities
  • Fuel filter, fuel transfer pump, fuel priming pump
  • HEUI fuel system with full authority electronic control
  • Spin on primary, secondary and water filter separator

Mountings

  • Front engine mounting bracket

Oil system

  • Full flow spin-on filters
  • Oil pump gear driven
  • Wet full aluminium sump with filler and dipstick

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