Common questions

How do you identify Perkins diesel?

How do you identify Perkins diesel?

The engine serial number is on a metal plate attached to the block, typically found on the left-hand side of the engine. The position of the engine plate varies across different engine series. You can find the position of your plate using the table below.

What are the engine numbers on a Perkins tractor?

All Perkins engines should contain one of the two following formats for engine identification and numbering. Pre 1978 Engine Numbers: This system consists of a maximum of 13 digits, this was used from 1966-1978. Another numbering method was used prior to 1966, which utilized a digit number with no reference to engine series.

Who is the product Guru for Perkins tractors?

Ross is our product guru. Ross oversees product development, agricultural shows, and technical information about our range. When he’s not working with agricultural parts you might find him at a Ploughing Match – agriculture runs deep through his veins. Below is the information on how to identify your Perkins Engine to help you use our website.

When did the Perkins engine go out of production?

Engines that went out of production prior to 1978 may have been retroactively assigned a family type to expedite parts support (this is the case with the Perkins 4.107). Some engines never entered production, such as the Perkins 4.224, but were assigned a family type.

What kind of tractor engine is Perkins Lovol?

Engines have been marketed as Perkins Lovol, Perkins (Tianjin), Perkins (PETL) and other such brands. These engines were used in many Futian and Foton tractors.

All Perkins engines should contain one of the two following formats for engine identification and numbering. Pre 1978 Engine Numbers: This system consists of a maximum of 13 digits, this was used from 1966-1978. Another numbering method was used prior to 1966, which utilized a digit number with no reference to engine series.

Ross is our product guru. Ross oversees product development, agricultural shows, and technical information about our range. When he’s not working with agricultural parts you might find him at a Ploughing Match – agriculture runs deep through his veins. Below is the information on how to identify your Perkins Engine to help you use our website.

Engines that went out of production prior to 1978 may have been retroactively assigned a family type to expedite parts support (this is the case with the Perkins 4.107). Some engines never entered production, such as the Perkins 4.224, but were assigned a family type.

When was Perkins tractor sold to Caterpillar Inc?

Perkins was sold in 2002, and is now a fully owned subsidiary of Caterpillar, Inc. The List is from the Wikipedia list but with additional info like build dates to be added

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