OverviewThe Perkins 1103D-33G is a 3-cylinder, 3.3 litre diesel engine engineered for prime and standby power generation. It complies with EU Stage IIIA (U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent) emissions and offers efficient fuel consumption for continuous operation plus high load acceptance for standby applications.
Key Specs- Gross Mechanical Output: 30 - 38 kWm
- Typical Electrical Output: 32-40 kVA (25-32 kWe)
- Emissions: EU Stage IIIA
- Rated Speed: 1500/1800 rpm
Features At A Glance- Ease of maintenance: Available naturally aspirated or turbocharged; mechanical fuel injection with 500-hour service intervals simplifies upkeep.
- Easy transition: Common installation interfaces across the 1100 Series allow straightforward upgrades for higher power.
- Oil and fuel filtration: High-quality filtration enhances reliability and durability under continuous duty.
- Prime power capability: Engine delivers 28–68 kWm providing 30–59 kVA generator output depending on configuration.
Product Specifications (selected)Total Power RangeGross Mechanical Output: 30 - 38 kWm
Typical Electrical Output: 32-40 kVA (25-32 kWe)
Rated Speed: 1500/1800 rpm
Emission StandardsEmissions: EU Stage IIIA (U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent)
50 Hz Typical Electrical OutputPrime: 32 kVA
Standby: 35 kVA
60 Hz Typical Electrical OutputPrime: 29 kWe
Standby: 32 kWe
GeneralNumber of Cylinders: 3 vertical inline
Bore: 105 mm
Stroke: 127 mm
Displacement: 3.3 l
Compression Ratio: 19.25:1
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Combustion System: Direct injection
Rotation from Flywheel End: Anti-clockwise
Cooling System: Liquid
Aftertreatment: -
Typical Alternator Efficiency: 89%
Switchable: Yes
Engine Dimensions*Length: 1000 mm
Width: 631 mm
Dry Weight: 329 kg
ElectropaK DimensionsLength: 1000 mm
Width: 631 mm
Height: 951 mm
Standard Equipment (selected)- Air inlet system: Mounted air filter
- Control system: 12 volt starter motor and 12 volt 65 amp alternator with DC output; 12 volt shutdown solenoid energised to run
- Cooling system: Mounted radiator and piping; thermostatically controlled system with gear driven circulation pump and belt driven pusher fan
- Flywheels and flywheel housing: High inertia flywheel to SAE J620 size 10/11½; SAE 3 flywheel housing
- Fuel system: Next generation fuel filter; rotary type pump
- General: Front engine mounting brackets
- Oil system: Wet sump with filler and dipstick; spin-on oil filter
Notes*Final dimensions dependent on selected options
Technical specifications- Model (commercial designation): 1103D-33G
- Brand: Perkins
- Engine series: 1100 Series
- Gross Mechanical Output: 30 - 38 kWm
- Typical Electrical Output: 32-40 kVA (25-32 kWe)
- Emissions certification: EU Stage IIIA (U.S. EPA Tier 3 equivalent)
- Rated speeds: 1500 / 1800 rpm
- Number of cylinders: 3 vertical inline
- Bore x Stroke: 105 mm x 127 mm
- Displacement: 3.3 l
- Compression ratio: 19.25:1
- Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
- Combustion: Direct injection
- Rotation (flywheel end): Anti-clockwise
- Cooling: Liquid-cooled
- Typical alternator efficiency: 89%
- Switchable configuration: Yes
- 50 Hz prime/standby: 32 kVA / 35 kVA
- 60 Hz prime/standby: 29 kWe / 32 kWe
- Engine dry weight: 329 kg
- Engine dimensions (L x W): 1000 mm x 631 mm
- ElectropaK dimensions (L x W x H): 1000 mm x 631 mm x 951 mm
- Standard equipment highlights: mounted air filter, 12 V starter and alternator, mounted radiator and piping, thermostatic cooling, high inertia flywheel (SAE J620 size 10/11½), next generation fuel filter, rotary fuel pump, wet sump with spin-on oil filter