Overview The Perkins 1103C-33TG is a compact 3-cylinder, 3.3 L diesel engine designed for prime and standby power generation. It delivers efficient fuel consumption for continuous operation and strong load acceptance for standby applications. The engine meets EU Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards and is available in naturally aspirated or turbocharged versions.
Key Specs - Gross Mechanical Output: 42 - 52 kWm
- Typical Electrical Output: 46-59 kVA (37-47 kWe)
- Emissions: EU Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Features At A Glance - Ease of maintenance — Mechanical fuel injection with 500-hour service intervals for straightforward servicing.
- Easy transition — Common installation footprint with other 1100 Series models simplifies upgrades.
- Oil and fuel filtration — High-quality filtration for enhanced reliability and component life.
- Prime power capability — Engine range supports 28–68 kWm with corresponding generator outputs.
Product Specifications (selection) Total Power RangeGross Mechanical Output: 42 - 52 kWm
Typical Electrical Output: 46-59 kVA (37-47 kWe)
Rated Speed: 1500/1800 rpm
Emission StandardsEmissions: EU Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
50 Hz Typical Electrical OutputPrime: 46 kVA
Standby: 51 kVA
60 Hz Typical Electrical OutputPrime: 42 kWe
Standby: 47 kWe
GeneralNumber of Cylinders: 3 inline
Bore: 105 mm
Stroke: 127 mm
Displacement: 3.3 l
Compression Ratio: 18.23:1
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Combustion System: Direct injection
Rotation from Flywheel End: Anti-clockwise
Cooling System: Liquid
Typical Alternator Efficiency: 90%
Switchable: No
ElectropaK DimensionsLength: 1045 mm
Width: 631 mm
Height: 951 mm
Engine Dimensions*Dry Weight: 341 kg
Disclaimer*Final dimensions dependent on selected options
Standard Equipment - Air inlet system: Mounted air filter
- Control system: 12 volt shutdown solenoid energised to run
- Electrics: 12 volt starter motor and 12 volt 65 amp alternator with DC output
- Cooling system: Mounted radiator and piping; thermostatically controlled system with gear driven circulation pump and belt driven pusher fan
- Flywheels and flywheel housing: Flywheel to SAE J620 size 10/11½; SAE No. 3 flywheel housing
- Fuel system: Ecoplus fuel filter; rotary type pump
- General: Glow plug cold start aid
- Oil system: Cast iron sump with filler and dipstick; spin-on oil filter
Technical specifications - Brand: Perkins
- Model: 1103C-33TG
- Engine family / series: 1100 Series
- Gross Mechanical Output: 42 - 52 kWm
- Typical Electrical Output: 46-59 kVA (37-47 kWe)
- Rated Speed: 1500/1800 rpm
- Emissions: EU Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
- Number of Cylinders: 3 inline
- Bore x Stroke: 105 mm x 127 mm
- Displacement: 3.3 l
- Compression Ratio: 18.23:1
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Combustion System: Direct injection
- Rotation (flywheel end): Anti-clockwise
- Cooling: Liquid
- Typical Alternator Efficiency: 90%
- ElectropaK dimensions (L x W x H): 1045 x 631 x 951 mm
- Engine dry weight: 341 kg
- 50 Hz Prime / Standby: 46 kVA / 51 kVA
- 60 Hz Prime / Standby: 42 kWe / 47 kWe