Family Description

The 100 Series is a range of two, three and four cylinder diesel engines, fully proven in the agricultural equipment sector.  Previously Made in Japan for Perkins by ISM, the demand for 100 Series engines has been such that from 1996 they will also be produced in Peterborough by Perkins Shibaura Engines Ltd, a joint venture company within the Perkins Group.  This will enable even higher levels of customer service.

Customer benefits

• Single sided service across the range contributes to simple maintenance and very low down time.
• The small bore, multi cylinder, water cooled, IDI designs are exceptionally quiet and clean - industry benchmarks in their for both noise and emissions performance.
• Each engine in the seven model range has an excellent power to weight ratio for high mobility and reduced package size.

900 Series

Family Description

New to the agricultural market, the 900 Series is a naturally aspirated, direct injection, heavy duty diesel which will replace Perkins own legendary D3.152.  Retaining all the cost and packaging benefits of natural aspiration, 900 Series meet stage 1 off-highway emissions proposals now, well ahead of implementation.  With over 4.5 million 3 cylinder predecessors proving their worth, the 3.152 was undoubtedly the benchmark heavy duty 3 cylinder diesel.  But now 900 Series beats the best.

Customer Benefits

• 50 per cent reduction in noise.
• 10 per cent more power and torque.
• 5 per cent less fuel consumption.
• Meets stage 1 off-highway emissions.
• Free of visible smoke.
• 10000 productive hours to major overhaul.
• Service intervals doubled to 500 hours.

1000 Series

Family Description

A true family of naturally aspirated, turbocharged and turbo - aftercooled, four stroke, direct injection diesel engines.  Well proven and popular in the agricultural sector, 1000 Series engines are the first choice for many of the worlds leading equipment manufacturers.  1000 Series engines now benefit from the latest technology for tractor operations - Dual Zone Torque rise.

Customer Benefits

• Variants to meet stage 1 off-highway emissions legislation are in production now.
• Wide range of ratings and options to provide the optimum engine solution for manufacturers.
• 400 hour service intervals, high productivity and low fuel use, all contribute to very low costs of operation for the farmer
• Dual Zone Torque making the tractor feel more responsive and powerful.

1300 Series

Family Description

Two swept volumes in a common profile, the new 1300 Series engines are Perkins' response to market demands for greater productivity and lower running costs in the mid-range sector.  The 1300 Series is an all turbocharged range with air to air intercooling at 186kW and above.  A choice of 16 ratings, plus a wide range of options and a compact design, facilitates simple fitment into farm machine installations.

Customer Benefits

• Roller cam followers and a wet liner design are typical of the large engine durability features, now brought to mid range sector.
• 450 hour oil drain and filter change period along with simple servicing routines, enhance any machine's earning potential.
• Quiet and clean, the 1300 Series range meets stage 1 off-highway legislation and has the capability to meet EURO 2 on-highway emissions legislation if required.

2000 Series

Family Description

This lightweight, compact, 12 litre, all turbocharged range has a deserved reputation for outstanding economy and reliability in both static and mobile off-highway applications.  The latest 2000e Series engines are emissions compliant to Euro 1 on -highway (91/542/EEC) and proposed stage1 off-highway legislation and EC agricultural tractor regulations.

Customer Benefits

• The 2000 Series range has a wide choice for the OEM, with emission controlled 2000e models, spark ignition, standard turbo diesel and IOPU variants all available.
• Silicon carbide impregnated liners result in low oil usage and low wear rates.
• 600 hours service intervals and low fuel use combine to give very low cost ownership.

3000 Series

Family Description

From the same family that is proven in action with Britain's main hard skinned mobile defence equipment, the 3000 Series is a reliable source of power for agricultural use.

Customer Benefits

• A wide choice of fan to flywheel and industrial open power units specifications are available with turbocharged and turbo-aftercooling performance
• V configuration, careful weight matching and balancing, premium features and controlled combustion all go to make 3000 Series the smoothest, quietest, high performance package available.