OverviewThe Perkins® 5016A-E61TRG is a 16-cylinder diesel engine designed for power generation applications including standby, prime, critical and data centre use. Part of the Perkins® 5000 Series, it is engineered for continuous operation under varied environmental and altitude conditions and integrates full-authority electronic control for efficient integration with generator systems.
Features At A Glance- Designed for power generation: Engine ratings support prime, standby, continuous and data centre applications in line with manufacturer definitions.
- High-altitude and extreme environment capability: Tested for consistent performance across a wide range of conditions.
- Efficient consumption: Low oil and optimized fuel consumption through dedicated piston, ring and liner assemblies.
- Advanced electronics: Full authority engine electronics enable telematics integration and fuel-efficiency optimisation.
Key Specs (Top)Gross Mechanical Output: 1249-2216 kW
Typical Electrical Output: 1400-2500 kVA (1120-2000 kWe)
Emissions: Fuel Optimised
Rated Speed: 1500 rpm
Standard Equipment (select)- Electro unit
- Radiator fitted: None
- Fuel filter, engine mounted: Yes
- Water separator: Yes
- Fuel water sight glass: None
- Fuel priming pump: Electric
- WIF sensor: Yes
- Fuel cooler: None
- Air filter, engine mounted: Yes
- Engine ECM, engine mounted: Yes
- Wiring harness to ECM: Yes
- Wiring harness (all connectors to single customer interface): Yes
- Starter motor: Yes
- Battery charging alternator: Yes
- Flywheel housing: Yes
- Flywheel: Yes
- Fan: None
- Fan guard: None
- Temperature and oil pressure for automatic stop/alarm: Yes
Technical specifications- Number of cylinders: 16
- Displacement: 61.1 l (3728.6 in³)
- Aspiration: Turbocharged and air-to-water chargecooled
- Bore: 160 mm (6.3 in)
- Stroke: 190 mm (7.5 in)
- Combustion system: Direct injection
- Compression ratio: 13.8:1
- Aftertreatment: None
- Total lubricating oil capacity: 213 l (56.3 gal US)
- Total coolant capacity: 95 l (25.1 gal US)
- Rotation from flywheel end: Anti-clockwise
- Cooling system: Liquid
- Typical alternator efficiency: 95%
- Switchable: No
- 50 Hz Typical Electrical Output (Prime): 1750-2250 kVA (1400-1800 kWe)
- 50 Hz Typical Electrical Output (Standby): 1925-2500 kVA (1540-2000 kWe)
- Electro unit dimensions (typical): Width 3675 mm (144.7 in); Height 1260 mm (49.6 in)
- Electro unit weights (typical): Dry weight 6127 kg (13,510 lb); Wet weight 6416 kg (14,147 lb)
- Total Power Range (Gross Mechanical Output): 1249-2216 kW
- Definitions / Ratings: Prime, Standby, Continuous operating power (COP), Data centre power (DCP), Limited-time running power (LTP), Baseload — as per manufacturerʼs published definitions (ratings and permitted overloads vary by rating).