Manual de engenharia

4000 Series

Power that pays 4000 Series
A new generation of engines

High power to weight ratio
The 4000 Series engines are noted for achieving high power outputs per cylinder and offering high power to weight ratios. The range provides power outputs normally only associated with much larger engines; their compact size and low weight reduces shipping costs and allows for easier installation. As the number of cylinders for the output is lower than with other engine designs, the 4000 Series offers considerably reduced maintenance downtime and lower parts costs.

The Perkins’ 4000 Series range of diesel engines was designed in advance of today’s uncompromising market place demands and to create a new generation of engines for the
21st century.
Spanning the power band 446 bhp–2529

The 4000 Series is the result of a

The upper ring is wedge shaped running in

bhp (333kW–1886kW) the 4000 Series is a

10 year research programme to

a Ni-resist iron carrier, thus eliminating top

develop a new design giving

ring groove wear and ring sticking after

maximum reliability, durability and

extended periods of running at high

reduced running costs.

powers.

true family of 6 and 8 cylinder in-line and
12 and 16 cylinder Vee engines with a common design concept.

The latest computer aided design

The 4000 Series cylinder and injection

The 4000 series features include

technology was used to help create the

system are common throughout the range

exceptional power to weight ratios,

new range. Our engineers concentrated

allowing these engines to achieve the

on the combustion process to achieve

highest power outputs per litre of cylinder

the best fuel efficiency and produce high

capacity.

commonality of components, low fuel and oil consumptions, low levels of gaseous emissions, overall performance and

power in a compact engine.

Part of the initial design brief for the
4000