Perkins announces new 2600 Series 13-liter power generation engine

23 September 2024

Perkins announced the development of the Perkins^® 2606 diesel engine purpose-built for electric power generation applications. The 2606 engine for electric power is scheduled for commercial production in the second half of 2025.

Initially available for use in lesser and currently non-regulated stationary territories, this 13-liter, six-cylinder engine is based on the industrial Perkins 2600 Series platform, which in turn is a Perkins-branded version of the Cat^® C13D 13-liter Caterpillar engine announced last year.

The latest addition to the Perkins electric power range delivers 321-523 kW of prime power and 365-572 kW for standby requirements.

To date, engineers have completed more than 30,000 hours of design validation and have more than 120 patents granted or pending, across the entire 2600 Series engine platform, according to Perkins.

The 2606 engine provides flexibility by easily switching between 50 and 60 Hz and across a range of voltages, enabling one generator set to satisfy requirements in diverse regions and applications. It is intended for critical power demand applications, data centers, power plants, industrial and real estate, among other installations. The 2600 Series is designed to perform at altitudes of up to 3,500 meters, and in extreme ambient temperatures as high as 60°C (140°F) and as low as minus 40°C (minus 40°F) with aids.

The 2606 engine is compatible with renewable liquid fuels such as 100% hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO), B100 distilled biodiesel, and other fuels that meet the specifications and characteristics described in official Perkins fluids guideline documents. Additionally, the engine’s core architecture supports the future development of spark-ignited natural-gas and hydrogen fuel capabilities.

Source: Perkins