Sectors

More than 5,000 different applications are powered by Perkins engines. We help customers build roads and homes and we provide engines for both standby and prime electricity generation. Our industrial engines are powering the most complex of applications.

Whether on land or on water, our engines are meeting the needs of Perkins customers. We supply engines for construction machines, material handling applications and for agricultural, forest, and lawn and garden uses. We have diesel and gas engines that generate both prime and standby electricity for hotels, hospitals and construction sites and larger schemes to power domestic and business customers. On water, we power vessels from small pleasure craft to large fishing boats both for propulsion and auxiliary electricity generation.

Perkins customers have come to rely on the diverse range and high quality of our products. We supply engines – for a wide range of applications, both terrestrial and marine.

Earthmoving

With proven reliability, compact package size, low maintenance costs and low emissions, Perkins engines have become the natural choice for any OEM looking to build high-end excavators, loaders and earth moving machinery

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Forestry

Perkins engines enhance productivity in forestry, providing the dependable power needed to move and process timber efficiently in all conditions. For power solutions for tree harvesters, chippers, forwarders, handlers or mulchers, choose Perkins engines.

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Agriculture

A world-leading off-highway engine specialist, Perkins first began working with farming equipment manufacturers in the 1930s. Since then, our engines have been used in over 5,000 different machine applications, including some 300 tractor models. We understand your need for reliable and efficient engines that minimise downtime and fuel consumption.

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Construction

Engineered using ‘real world’ data and customer insight, our engines integrate with the machine to meet the manufacturer’s exact requirements—meaning better performance and improved fuel consumption for the user. From frozen tundras to hot deserts and high altitudes, our test and validation process means your engine will perform.

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Electric Power

Perkins has the solution for you, whether you need an engine for prime electricity generation, running day in, day out, or for standby power generation, ensuring guaranteed power is available when required. Our range of diesel and gas-fuelled electric power (EP) engines covers all key nodes around the world, meeting all your power generating requirements.

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Industrial

Backed by nine decades of experience, our engines are designed to operate in some of the toughest conditions, so whether it’s a snow groomer at high altitude or the demanding confines faced by airport ground support equipment where every second counts, you can be confident a Perkins engine will meet your industrial needs.

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Material Handling

Material handling and processing plays a vital role in keeping our economies moving. From warehouses to the most demanding rugged terrain, and recycling to moving vital goods, our nine decades of engine experience means we understand the operational challenges you face and enables us to tailor our range of engines to provide the perfect fit. The result? Higher uptime, greater reliability and lower total cost of ownership.

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Marine

Perkins provides propulsion for small pleasure craft, high-speed powerboats and commercial craft, including fishing vessels, dredgers, pilot boats and tugs. With engines giving 64-225 kW, there’s a propulsion engine for your marine needs – and one that meets the emissions standards of the territory in which you’re operating. We also provide auxiliary power to generate electricity for lighting, pumps and haul net equipment.

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Rental

When it comes to the rental industry, every minute of every day is important. No matter where you are or what time it is, it’s crucial you and your customers are getting the most out of each piece of equipment. That’s why so many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) depend on Perkins wide range of reliable engines to power a variety of rental applications like air compressors, skid steers, backhoes and beyond.

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