The Balance of Power: New Engines from Perkins
Perkins is releasing a new range of Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB compliant engines, to be available in Australia exclusively through Allight; both the 1200 and 850 series engines will deliver low emissions, more power and a smaller footprint.
The new 1200 Series builds on the strengths of the current, immensely popular 1100D Series. At the top of the range is the 1206E-E70TTA, a 7 litre, 6-cylinder unit capable of producing 225kW (300hp). This represents a 21% increase in power over Perkins' current 6.6 litre offering, giving OEMs who may have chosen a larger engine previously, the choice of the same power from a smaller engine package.
All 1200 Series engines for Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB make use of Perkins' NOx Reduction System, rather than SCR techniques so there will be no requirement for the customer to buy, store and fill up with urea.
A new 850 Series compact, four-cylinder 3.4 litre engine will also be introduced and expands the range provided by the existing 800 Series product. The 850 Series will offer more power and torque from a smaller package, with an enhanced range of installation options increasing space for cooling and aftertreatment systems while minimising real-world operational fuel consumption.
