HOME

PERKINS INDEX

ENG/GENERATOR DIVISION

CONTACT US

  

 

ENGINE  SELECTION  ADVICE

You must consider the following when selecting an engine:
       Application:                                                         eg:

Ø      Application                                                     Ø        Irrigation water pump

Ø      HP or kW required                                        Ø        20 hp

Ø      Speed                                                             Ø        2500rpm

Ø      Direct coupled or belt driven                        Ø        Direct coupled by flexible coupling

Ø      Ambient conditions                                       Ø        Up to 40°c, 30% humidity

Ø      Site conditions                                              Ø        Under cover on farm site

Ø      Duty – continuous or intermittent                 Ø        Continuous 2500 hrs per year

Ø      Other factors                                                  Ø        Side loads, mountings, vibrations, electric’s, maintenance and service points,

                                                                                          noise levels, shock loads, exhaust emissions etc.

 

Standard conditions:             

20°c ambient temperature, 30 relative humidity at 100 mtrs altitude.

 

Gross intermittent rating:      

1 hr rating based on engine without cooling fan, air cleaner, muffler, but with alternator idling.

 

Net intermittent rating:           

1 hr rating based on engine with standard cooling fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator idling, fitted to engine.

 

Net continuous rating:

Continuous output based on engine with standard cooling fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator fitted.

 

De-rating:                                  

Refer to DPS.  Allowance for changes to standard conditions being ambient  temperature, relative humidity and altitude.

 

Transmission Factors:          

Allowance for power losses in the transmission system e.g. Belt and pulley losses, flexible coupling losses, gearbox transmission losses etc.

 

If you require help in selection or want your engine selection checked, please ask.

 

For information on engine installation, selection and general specifications and dimensions by model, engine

performance curves including fuel usage details, engine operating systems, check lists etc, please contact us

at Diesel Parts and Service.

 

Typical Applications

 

n   Pumping and Irrigation                                                                     n         Hydraulic Power Pak Drives

n   Generators                                                                                         n         Welders

n   Light Towers                                                                                      n         Access Platforms

n   Refrigeration Units                                                                            n         Tractors

n   Excavators                                                                                         n         Skid Steer Loaders

n   Wheel End Loaders                                                                          n         Mining Vehicles

n   Marine Propulsion                                                                             n         Marine Generator Sets

 

                                                 

 
                                                                                       TERMS  


                 Prices are ex our works Brisbane.  Diesel Parts and Service Pty Ltd (A.C.N 009 818 848) reserves the right to change specifications, pricing or availability without prior notice, or incurring liability of any kind.  Listed prices are offered as a guide only, and technical details must be confirmed where safety and performance are critical.  Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice and sales are subject to our “conditions of sales” available on request.  E.&O.E.

 


For all your Perkins Power Products:

Diesel Parts & Service Pty Ltd

Ph: (07) 32681062                                                                       Fax: (07) 38681330                                            email: info@dieselparts.com.au