List of Perkins engines


In this List of Perkins engines, family type refers to the two letter designation Perkins Engines gives each engine. This nomenclature was introduced in 1978 under Perkins' new engine numbering scheme, where the family type is encoded in each unique serial number. Engines that went out of production prior to 1978 may have been retroactively assigned a family type to expedite parts support. Some engines never entered production, such as the Perkins 4.224, but were assigned a family type. In the early years, Perkins gave names to their engines, beginning with the smallest Wolf. The larger Lynx and Leopard followed, with the 1937 P6 was intended to be called the "Panther." After a lawsuit from motorcycle manufacturer Phelon & Moore, Perkins dropped the Panther and stuck to abbreviations from then on.
Perkins was sold by Massey Ferguson's parent Varity Corporation in 1998, and is now a fully owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.
Family type CodeEngine Ref no.Production DatesNotes
AA1004-43990 cc, 100 x 127 mm bore and stroke. Also sold as the Phaser 90, it has. Also known as 4.40
AB1004-4TTurbocharged version of the AA, sold as the Phaser 110T. Also known as T4.40
AC1004-4T
AD1004-4TWWith intercooler, sold as the Phaser 120Ti. Also known as C4.40
AEFCC4.40Federal emissions
AF1004-40SGasoline engine.
AG1004-4
AH1004-4T
AJ4.401
AKT4.401
ALCCA4.401
AMCCW4.401
APN4.401Narrow front end.
AQTN4.401
AR1004.42Sold to HYSTER corp. for use in small to medium lift trucks.
ASH4.421
ATCCAN4.401
BA4.20Produced as a Joint venture between Perkins, UK government and the Austin Rover Group. Based on the Austin Rover O series engine this engine had major parts produced at Longbridge by Austin Rover with final assembly by Perkins. It was entirely designed by Perkins who also sold it to external customers. It was used by Austin Rover in the Austin Maestro and by LDV Group in their 2.5-tonne van.
BBT4.20
CAP31953–11 to 1967-03Three-cylinder diesel engine. Engine serial is a seven digit number beginning with 1000251. 67,433 engines were produced. Uses a timing chain.
noneF31957–08 to 1964-10Three-cylinder diesel engine. Built for Ford, with Simms injector pump..
CB3.144
CCP3.1441957–03 to 1969-05Three-cylinder, 144 cu. in. diesel engine. Family type is CC. 2691 United Kingdom-built engines and 454 France-built engines were produced for Massey Ferguson; 30,346 were produced for other customers.
CD3.152used in many Lincoln brand mobile welders.
noneF3.1521962–02 to 1964-09Three-cylinder, 154 cu. in. diesel engine. No family type. Built for Ford 64,496 made. Fitted to the Super Dexta
CED3.152Direct-injection versions of earlier 3.152 engine types. Produced for Massey Ferguson and other customers including Volvo
CFG3.152G denotes "gas" or " gasolene" version. Spark-ignition variant of D3152 produced for common installation in Fork lift truck where D3152 engine was specified.
CGP3.152
CJ3.1522Development of D3152 using Perkins "squish lip" piston to give improved driveability of engine in emissions sensitive applications such as Fork Lift.
CM3.1524Uprated D3152 engine. Board decision named this engine.4 despite no.3 ever existing due to recent launch of 6.354.4 and its success.
CNT3.1524Turbocharged version of 3.152.4. Initially used by Lindner, later by Massey Ferguson.
CP903-27
CR903-27T
CS903-25
CT903-27S
DC1103C-33
DD1103C-33T
DE1103C-33TA
DF1103B-33
DG1103B-33T
DJ1103A-33
DK1103A-33T
EA4.99Four-cylinder, 99 cu. in. diesel engine. Wet sleeves, used in London Taxis, optional fit in Ford Thames vans, early Ford Transits, Bedford CA vans.
EB4.107Four-cylinder, 107.5 cu. in. diesel engine. Wet sleeves. Commonly used in marine applications.
ECT4.107Four-cylinder, 107.5 cu. in. turbocharged diesel engine. Wet sleeves. Very rare.
ED4.108Four-cylinder, 108 cu. in. diesel engine. Dry sleeves. An evolution of the 4.99 and 4.107. Almost 500,000 engines produced between the 4.99, 4.107 and 4.108. Used extensively in vans and light trucks, Ford Transit, Hyundai HD1000 Truck and Van, Bedford CA, some cars Opel Blitz, Alfa Romeo F12/A12, Alfa Romeo Giulia, SEAT 131. Also used extensively in marine applications, farm equipment and Mustang/OMC skid-steer loaders.
GA4.154Four-cylinder, 154 cu. in. diesel engine. Designed with sister engine 6.231 both produced in England. Later produced by licensee Toyo Kogyo under model # 4.154-200 series same as Mazda XA series. Later developed into 4.165/6.247 family. 4.154 was also an optional fit in Bedford CF vans
GB4.135Based on 4.154.Produced only by Toyo Kogyo. Variant used in '82-'84 B2200 trucks and in '83-'84 Ford Ranger Diesels. Pushrod, dry sleeves and gear drive
GC4.182Based on 4.154. Produced only by Toyo Kogyo
GD4.25
GE4.30
GG402D-052-cylinder 0.51-litre / 13.7 Bhp Industrial Engine
GJ403.10
3 Cyl Tier 3 EPA rated Engine replaced the 103.10 in the Caterpillar Arr# 145-6693 like in mini ex 301.8.
HA4.165Four-cylinder, 165 cu. in. diesel engine. Based on 4.154. Assembled by Perkins in Hannover for VW LT van, and by Enasa in Spain for various vehicles including the Nissan Patrol
JAP41937–06 to 1967-05Four-cylinder diesel engine. 97,390 engines were produced.
JB4.1921958–05 to 1972-01Four-cylinder, 192 cu. in. indirect-injection diesel engine. Used in the MF 65 mk.1 tractor.
JCP4.192no information
JD4.203Four-cylinder, 203 cu. in. diesel engine.
noneL41952–10 to 1961-07Four-cylinder indirect-injection diesel engine. Commonly used in agricultural applications. No family type. Regarded as grandfather to later 4.236.
JED4.203Four-cylinder, 203 cu. in. direct-injection diesel engine. Used in the MF 65 mk.2 and MF 165 mk.1 tractors.
JFG4.203Gasoline version.
JG4.2032
LA4.212Four-cylinder, 212 cu. in. diesel engine. Essentially, a 4.236 with a smaller stroke. Used in the MF 165 mk.2 and International Harvester 475 tractors.
LCnoneThis family type was reserved for a 224 cu. in. version of the 4.236, but never entered production.
LD4.236Four-cylinder, 236 cu. in. diesel engine.
LEG4.236Four-cylinder, 236 cu. in. gasoline engine.
LF4.248Four-cylinder, 248 cu. in. diesel engine. Essentially, a 4.236 with a larger bore.
LG4.2482This development of the 4.236 series was designed to use the Perkins "squish lip" piston which gave emissions benefits although had lower specific output compared to conventional direct-injection engines. It was used in fork lift applications as an alternative to the smaller swept volume 4.236.
LHC4.236Four-cylinder, 236 cu. in. "compensated" diesel engine.
LJT4.236Four-cylinder, 236 cu. in. turbocharged diesel engine.
LM4.41
NA4.270Four-cylinder, 270 cu. in. diesel engine, produced from 1958–12 to 1974–04.
NB4.300Four-cylinder, 300 cu. in. diesel engine.
NC4.318Four-cylinder, 318 cu. in. diesel engine. Used in MF 1080, 595.
ND4.3182Improved version. Used in MF 698.
RA6.247Straight 6-cylinder, normally aspirated diesel, only ever fitted to Dodge 50 range in the UK also known as the 'Black' Perkins engine. Most engines made under license by Mazda and used in their light trucks during the late 70s and 80s.
REPerkins 1104Straight 4-Cylinder Nat asp or Turbo, OEM power unit Fitted to JCB loadall or Thwaites Dumpers
PAP61938–01 to 1961-04Six-cylinder, 288 cu. in. diesel engine, rated at 86 bhp at 2,600 rpm. The highly successful P-series of engines established Perkins' reputation as one of the world's major builders of diesel engines.
PB6.2881960–04 to 1964-01Six-cylinder, 288 cu. in. diesel engine,.
PC6.3051959–03 to 1970-02Six-cylinder, 305 cu. in. diesel engine. Enlarged version of P6 using CAV DPA injection pump.
noneC.3051958–06 to 1961–05.Horizontal version of 6.305, developed in conjunction with Commer Cars Ltd.
none6.3061965–12 to 1975–12.Six-cylinder, 306 cu. in. diesel engine. Short-stroke 6.354, stroke same as 4.212. Possibly only used in Australian Chamberlain tractor. Not to be confused with the 6.305.
unknownR61953 to 1962Six-cylinder, 340 cu. in. diesel engine, rated at 108 bhp at 2,700 rpm and 240 lb ft at 1,500/1,750 rpm. Rushed development led to major problems with this engine, with consequent damage to both Perkins' reputation and finances. Although, the problems were solved quite quickly and the engine was relaunched as the R6 Mk2, with a reduced rating of 104 bhp at 2,500 rpm. Sales never recovered after the early problems and only 33,800 engines were built before production ended in 1962.
noneS61939–05 to 1962-10Six-cylinder, 377 cu. in. diesel engine. Very similar to the highly successful P6, the S6 was rated at 115 bhp at 2,000 rpm for passenger vehicles and 105 bhp at 1,800 rpm for goods vehicles.
TC6.3541960 to 1996Six-cylinder, 354 cu. in. diesel engine, initially rated at 112 bhp at 2,800 rpm and later at 120 bhp. Highly successful engine which restored Perkins' reputation after the problematic R6. Developments of the engine, including turbocharged versions remained in production until 1996, by which time over a million had been built at Peterborough plus substantial numbers in other countries.
TDH6.354Six-cylinder, 354 cu. in. horizontal diesel engine. A slant engine, used in marine applications. Very rare.
TET6.354Six-cylinder, 354 cu. in. turbocharged diesel engine.
TFHT6.354Six-cylinder, 354 cu. in. horizontal turbocharged diesel engine. Very rare.
TG6.3541
THT6.3541
TJ6.3542
TKC6.3542
TPT6.3543
TR6.372Larger bore version of 6.354. Same size bore as 4.248. Only used in MF combine.
TTTC6.3544
TUT6.3544
TVT6.3724Larger bore version of 6.354. Same size bore as 4.248. Only used in MF combine.
TW6.3544Horizontal version used in some British Rail diesel multiple units, e.g. classes 158, 165, 166
TXC6.3544
TYH6.3544
TZHT6.3544
XAV8.510V-8, 510 cu. in. diesel engine.
XBTV8.510V-8, 510 cu. in. turbocharged diesel engine.
XCV8.540V-8, 540 cu. in. diesel engine.
XETV8.540V-8, 540 cu. in. turbocharged diesel engine.
XG1103D-E33Electronic Governing
XH1103D-E33TElectronic Governing / Turbocharged
XJ1103D-E33TAElectronic Governing / Turbocharged / Air to air charge cooled
XK1103D-33
XL1103D-33TTurbocharged
XM1103D-33TATurbocharged / Air to air charge cooled
YA1006-65985 cc, 100 x 127 mm bore and stroke. Also known as the Phaser, continued Perkins "one litre per cylinder" design. No longer in production.
YB1006-6TUnknown - 2014Turbocharged version of the above, also known as the Phaser 160T for its max power. No longer in production.
YC1006-6TNo longer in production.
YD1006e-6TWUnknown - 2014Intercooled model with max power, marketed as the Phaser 180Ti. No longer in production.
YF1006-60SNo longer in production.
YG1006-60No longer in production.
YH1006-60TNo longer in production.
YJ1006-60TANo longer in production.
YK1006-60TWNo longer in production.
ZAV8.640V-8, 640 cu. in. diesel engine.
ZBTV8.640V-8, 640 cu. in. turbocharged diesel engine.
noneT12Twelve-cylinder diesel engine, two banks of six cylinders arranged in a V. Produced for marine use during the war, Perkins used one on a standby generator at the factory which is now in preservation.
none2000/3000 Series Mechanical Closed in 2002 and production of these engines ceased.
1206-TADiesel, Six-Cylinder, 7L, Made in Peterborough, UK.
1506-TADiesel, Six-Cylinder, 8.8L, Made in Seguin, USA Caterpillar factory.
1606-TA2015 - 2017Diesel, Six-Cylinder, 9.3L, Made in Seguin, USA Caterpillar factory.
2206-TADiesel, Six-Cylinder, 12.5L, Originally made in Stafford, UK, now all made in Seguin, USA Caterpillar factory.
2506-TADiesel, Six-Cylinder, 15L, Originally made in Stafford, UK, now all made in Seguin, USA Caterpillar factory.
2806-TADiesel, Six-Cylinder, 18L, Originally made in Stafford, UK, now all made in Seguin, USA Caterpillar factory.
2806-TTA2018-Six-Cylinder, 18L, Originally made in Stafford, UK, now all made in Seguin, USA Caterpillar factory.
DGDF, DGBF4006 Series DieselSix-cylinder, 23L turbocharged air-to-air charge-cooled diesel engine.
DGAH, DGBH4008 Series DieselEight-cylinder, 30.5L turbocharged air-to-air charge-cooled diesel engine.
DGDM, DGBM, DGNM, DGKM4012 Series DieselTwelve-cylinder, 46L turbocharged, Diesel, available in Air-to-Air and Air-to-Water charge-cooled models.
DGWR, DGPR, DGXR4016 Series DieselSixteen-cylinder, 61L turbocharged charge-cooled, Diesel, available in Air-to-Air and Air-to-Water charge-cooled.
none4006 Series GasSix-cylinder, 23L turbocharged charge-cooled spark-ignition gas engine.
none4008 Series GasEight-cylinder, 30.5L turbocharged charge-cooled spark-ignition gas engine.
none4012 Series GasTwelve-cylinder, 46L turbocharged charge-cooled spark-ignition gas engine. The 4012 gas product has been discontinued and is no longer available.
none4016 Series GasSixteen-cylinder, 61L turbocharged charge-cooled spark-ignition gas engine.