Perkins Engines

Perkins Engines is a leading British manufacturer of diesel and gas engines, delivering reliable and fuel-efficient solutions for construction, agriculture, power generation, and industrial applications globally, while focusing on sustainability and compliance with emissions standards.
With a rich heritage dating back to 1932, Perkins Engines has established itself as a global leader in engine manufacturing, known for its reliability, durability, and fuel efficiency. The company offers a diverse range of engine models, advanced powertrain and battery powered solutions to meet the specific needs of different industries and customers worldwide. Perkins Engines also emphasises sustainable practices, striving to develop engines that meet stringent emissions regulations and reduce environmental impact.
Perkins Engines
01/04/2026McElroy targets zero emission pipe fusion with Perkins Engines

At Conexpo, Peter Haddock caught up with Geoff Koch to look at how fusion technology is evolving and the challenge of electrifying a high power, constant load application.

19/03/2026Prinoth launches Panther T23R rotating crawler carrier powered by a Cat engine

To find out more about the Prinoth Panther T23R rotating crawler carrier which is powered by a Caterpillar C7.1 engine, Peter Haddock spoke to product specialist Frank Gang.

05/03/2026Perkins Engines showcase hydrogen power with a hybrid approach

Perkins engines showcases its fuel configurable, industrial open power unit (IOPU) at Conexpo. Peter Haddock caught up with expert Ian Evans, find out more.

04/03/2026Perkins launches the new power dense 904 engine

More Power, Same Footprint. Perkins launches the new power dense 904 3.6-litre engine at Conexpo. Peter Haddock spoke to product expert Umar Syed

07/05/2025How This 13L Engine REPLACED Three Different Models

Perkins Engines showcases its latest 13-litre 2606 engine at bauma, replacing its current range of three engines, whilst delivering more for each drop of fuel. At Bauma, Peter Haddock caught up with expert Paul Muller, who walked him around the product, pointing out its key features, which allow the 2606 to deliver more power density in a much smaller footprint.

01/05/2025Perkins Engines showcases its battery power solution at bauma

Fusing the transition from diesel to electric, Perkins Engines Company Limited showcases its battery power solution at bauma, changing a diesel pipe fuser from McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. into a fully electric machine.

24/02/2025Perkins Engines lights a spark for a Hydrogen and Alternative fuel future

ProjecProject Coeus is a partnership between Perkins Engines, Loughborough University and Equipmake, a UK-based engineering specialist focused on the electrification of products.

21/10/2024Proving the capability of new advanced power solutions the Perkins way

As the world looks to decarbonise, harness the power of alternative fuels and take advantage of new opportunities with electrification, Peter Haddock takes an exclusive visit behind the scenes at Perkins Engines in Peterborough.

30/07/2024Wacker Neuson UK showcases its latest product range at Hillhead 2024

Peter Haddock caught up with expert Ian Wood for a walk around the stand, where we discussed its smallest dual-view dumper, the DV45, and its EW100 wheel excavator, both powered by Perkins Engines.

11/04/2024Hear how Perkins Engines converted a 75kW diesel telehandler to a hybrid diesel electric machine

The Pathfinder hybrid diesel-electric machine is able to work indoors and outdoors.

12/03/2024Perkins Engines converts a 75kW diesel telehandler to a diesel electric hybrid

Perkins Engines converts a large 75kW diesel-powered telehandler into a hybrid machine by combining its 48V battery system with its 55kW Perkins 904J-E28T engine to enable electric-only running capability.

16/02/2024Revotruck from Mecalac powered by Perkins Engines Made in the UK

To find out more, Peter Haddock caught up with Adam Phillips of Mecalac at the Executive Hire Show, who talked him through the key features of the machine, made just down the road in Coventry in the UK. 

02/02/2024Perkins Engines and Wacker Neuson team up to deliver the EW100 wheeled excavator and DV45 dual view dumper

Industry collaboration fuels compact innovation as Perkins Engines team up with Wacker Neuson to power the new 10-tonne EW100 wheeled excavator and 4.2-tonne DV45 dual view dumper.

24/01/2024Clever fluid management is critical to the design of Perkins Engines

Whether it is hot or cold, understanding how to manage the flow of fluids is critical to engine design, optimisation and performance across every application.

28/11/2023Measuring engine emissions in the Perkins Engines laboratory

For episode four in our Discovering the Power of Perkins series, Peter Haddock gets into a Lab Coat as he measures ‘particulate mass’ on filters from engines run in one of the numerous test bays at its facility in Peterborough. 

26/10/2023Perkins Engines reveals advanced telemetry solution and app upgrade

Uptime is everything when it comes to equipment performance, efficiency, keeping productivity levels up and meeting deadlines. Ronan King talks to Peter Haddock

16/10/2023Digital solutions set to support 45m Perkins engines

Looking after 4.5m Perkins Engines used in over 5000 different applications is getting a big digital telemetry driven boost.

05/10/2023Perkins Engines reveals Electric Power Technology roadmap

Perkins expert Ricky Watts talks to Peter Haddock at its recent press conference. Its three 48, 300 and 600-volt modular lithium-ion battery solutions with factory-installed telematics were first revealed at Bauma in October 2022. At Conexpo in March 2023, further innovations followed when the business revealed how batteries could be used in new diesel-electric hybrid powertrains. And just weeks ago, Perkins revealed much more...

28/09/2023Perkins Engines heralds technology driven future with drop in diesel performance regardless of fuel

Perkins Engines plans a technology driven future to make alternative fuels, including Hydrogen, work across all sectors, supporting the move to Net Zero.

26/09/2023Perkins Engines launches new 13 litre 2600 series engine platform

Perkins Engines Company Limited recently launched its new 2600 series engine platform, and product expert Allen Chen was on hand to walk Peter Haddock around the engine, also known as the 2606, at its press event.

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