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3.1524
Diesel Engine - ElectropaK
27.7 kWm 1500 rev/min
31.5 kWm 1800 rev/min

The Perkins 3.1524 ElectropaK Economic power

engine has long been the Direct injection combustion technology and rotary fuel injection pump give performance
benchmark heavy duty three with excellence fuel economy.
cylinder engine. Its reputation for Rated speed is changeable between 1500rpm and 1800rpm allowing standard builds
performance and reliability is to operate at either 50Hz or 60Hz.
renowned throughout the power One side servicing for reduced service time and cost.
generation industry.
Durable power
The 3.1524 is a naturally
The robust construction of the 3.1524 engine ensures long life and dependable
aspirated, 3 cylinder, 2.5 litre
performance.
engine with premium design,
Over four million units in service worldwide for over 40 years proves the engines
economic calibre and durable
pedigree.
operation. It has the ideal
characteristics for the demands
of today’s electrical power Reliable power
generation market. Wherever a Perkins’ ElectropaK engine is put into service, it will never be far from the
support provided by a global network of 4000 distributors and dealers, all backed by a
parts distribution centre giving 24 hour service, 365 days a year.
Suitable for operation in ambient temperatures up to 46˚C.
Fuelled starting aid for temperatures down to -20˚C.

Typical Generator Engine Power

Engine Speed Type of
Output (Net) Gross Net
rev/min Operation
kVA kWe kWm bhp kWm bhp
1500 Prime power 27.5 22.0 25.1 33.7 24.9 33.4
Standby power 30.5 24.5 27.9 37.4 27.7 37.1
1800 Prime power 31.0 25.0 28.7 38.5 28.3 38.0
Standby power 35.0 28.0 31.9 42.8 31.5 42.2

All ratings data based on operation under ISO 3046 conditions using typical fan sizes and drive ratios. For operation outside of these conditions please consult your Perkins Engines
contact. Performance tolerance quoted by Perkins is ±5%.
Electrical ratings assume a power factor of 0.8 and a generator efficiency of 89%.
Fuel specification: BS2869 Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2.
Lubricating oil: A single or multigrade oil to ACEAE1 E2 or CD/SD.
Rating Definitions
Prime power: Power available at variable load in lieu of main power network. An overload of 10% is permitted for one hour in every twelve hours of operation.
Standby power: Power available at variable load in the event of a main power network failure. No overload is permitted.
3.1524

Standard ElectropaK Specification

Air Inlet
Mounted air filter

Fuel System
Rotary fuel injection pump
Mechanical governing conforms to ISO8528-5 1993 (E)
Class G2, ISO3046-4M3
Full flow fuel filter with pre filter

Lubrication System ElectropaK General Data

Rear well aluminium sump with filler and dipstick
Spin-on full-flow oil filter Number of cylinders 3
Cylinder arrangement Vertical, in-line
Cycle 4-stroke
Cooling System
Induction system Naturally aspirated
Belt-driven circulating pump
Combustion system Direct injection
15” belt-driven fan and guards
Cooling system Water-cooled
Mounted radiator and pipework
Displacement 2.5 litres
Bore and stroke 91.4 mm x 127.0 mm
Electrical Equipment Compression ratio 16.5:1
12 Volt starter motor and 12 Volt 55 Amp alternator with DC Direction of rotation Clockwise, viewed from the front
output Firing order 1,2,3
12 Volt senders for oil pressure and coolant temperature Total lubrication system 6.17 litre
12 Volt shutdown solenoid energised to run capacity
Cold start aid Coolant capacity 11.85 litres
(inc radiator)
Length 940 mm
Flywheel and Housing
Width 620 mm
High inertia flywheel to SAE J620 Size 10/111/2
Height 846 mm
Cast iron SAE 3 flywheel housing
Total weight (dry) 311 kg
Total weight (wet) 328 kg
Mountings
Front engine mounting bracket
Fuel consumption litres/hour (UK gallons/hour)
Power rating 1500 rev/min 1800 rev/min
Standby power 8.2 (1.8) 9.6 (2.1)
Optional Equipment Prime power 6.9 (1.5) 8.3 (1.8)
75% of prime power 5.1 (1.1) 6.2 (1.3)
24V alternator 50% of prime power 3.5 (0.7) 4.5 (1.0)
24V starter motor
Water temperature gauge and sender Publication Number: 550/01/02 Printed in England © Perkins Engines Company Limited 2002
Heater/starter switch
Rear engine mountings
Workshop manual
Parts book 846 mm
User handbook
Electronic governor (12V only)

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All information in this leaflet is substantially correct at the time of printing but may be
changed subsequently by the Company