Perkins’ 2606 diesel engine to join its latest series | Engineer Live

Oct 17, 2024

Engine manufacturer Perkins has revealed details of the 2606 diesel engine, designed for electric power generation applications and available next year.

Using the power density and fuel efficiency of the Perkins 2600 Series, the 13-litre, six-cylinder engine can operate at an altitude of up to 3,500m and in temperatures between 40 degrees and 60 degrees Celsius with aids. It delivers 321 to 523kW of prime power and 365 to 572kW for standby requirements.

“Generator sets still remain the core foundation for stationary and mobile power generation needs across the globe, especially in places where the electrical grid is not readily available or reliable,” said Jaz Gill, the vice president of Perkins global sales marketing, service and parts.

“Diesel engines are still the driving force for these generator sets, so the Perkins 2606 engine takes advantage of our deep investment in the 13-litre engine platform to deliver a dynamic, versatile power plant that provides outstanding performance at low total ownership and operating costs,” he added.

The 2606 engine is suited to the power demands of data centres, power plants, critical and prime applications and industrial and real estate installations, switching between 50 and 60Hz across various voltages. This level of flexibility allows for one generator to satisfy a diverse range of requirements.

Several design enhancements and integration of components have supported the 2606 engine to optimise operating costs and downtime. The number of leak joints has been reduced by over 45%, resulting in lower fluids consumption and extended oil and fuel filter service intervals up to 1,000 hours.

The engine is also compatible with renewable liquid fuels such as 100% hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO), B100 distilled biodiesel and up to B100 fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) standard biodiesel. The engine’s core architecture also supports the future development of spark-ignited natural gas and hydrogen fuel capabilities.

The 2606 engine for electric power is scheduled for commercial production in the second half of 2025, initially available in lesser and non-regulated stationary territories.