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Marine Auxiliary
Engine 6TG2AM
1006 Series

Based on Perkins universally Powered By Your Needs

These engines offer a choice of standard build configurations to match the needs of
acclaimed 1000 Series and
customers for a diverse range of applications.
renowned throughout the power
generation industry for its superior World Class Product Support
performance and reliability. At Perkins we are constantly researching, developing and investing in our products
The Perkins 6TG2AM is a and services. Total worldwide support is provided through a network of over 130
turbocharged, six cylinder, six litre distributors and service outlets in 184 countries, providing access to over 50,000
engine. parts and exchange units 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Operator and environmentally Lower Operating Costs

friendly with low noise, rapid Service intervals 500 hours as standard and Perkins provides comprehensive
startability and low emissions. warranty cover for 2 years, with 3 years on major engine components.
This is achieved with the
‘QUADRAM’ combustion system
Economic Power
One side servicing and translucent header tank for reduced service time and cost.
and fully closed breather system Unique Quadram combustion system enables high output with lower fuel consumption
and noise. Extended service intervals, including 400 hour (or 12 months) oil change
Competitive engine and parts
period, and competitively priced parts provide low cost of ownership
pricing, extended service intervals
and exceptionally low fuel Durable Power
consumption make the 6TG2AM Maximum cooling efficiency is provided by a gear driven water pump. Leak free
a cost effective choice with operation is ensured by Viton crankshaft seals and sophisticated controlled swell
significant owner savings over joints
alternative engines Reliable Power
Suitable for operation in ambient temperatures up to 50°C and sea waters up to
38°C. Fuelled starting aid for temperatures down to -20OC. Approved by classification
societies and marine authorities

Typical generator Engine power

Engine speed Typical fuel consumption
Type of operation output (net) (gross)
rev/min
kWe kVa kW bhp UK gals/hr Litres/hr US gals/hr
Prime power 104.0 83.5 92.5 124.0 5.0 23.0 6.1
1500
110% 114.0 92.5 101.5 136.0 5.9 26.7 7.0
Prime power 124.0 99.0 110.0 147.5 6.0 27.2 7.2
1800
110% 136.0 109.0 121.0 162.0 6.8 31.0 8.2
These ratings represent the performance capabilities to conditions specified in BS5514:1996, ISO 3046/1:1995 and DIN 6271.
Test Conditions Air temperature 25OC (80.6OF) barometric pressure 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), relative humidity 30%, maximum exhaust back pressure 5 kPa, maximum inlet restriction 1 kPa.
For operation outside of these conditions please consult your Perklns contact. Performance tolerance quoted by Perkins is ± 5%.
Electrical ratings assume a power factor of 0.8 and a generator efflciency of 90%.

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 Benefits: General Data
■■ Excellent power to weight Number of cylinders Vertical in-line 6 cylinder
■■ Ease of Installation Bore and stroke 100 mm x 127 mm
■■ Clean, quiet, smooth operation Displacement 5.99 litres
■■ Excellent fuel economy Aspiration Turbocharged
■■ Easy to maintain with 500hr Service interval Cycle 4 stroke
■■ Reliability Combustion system Direct injection
Compression ratio 16:1
Standard Features Rotation Anti-clockwise viewed on flywheel
■■ Heavy duty - dry element Cooling system 24 litres
■■ Closed circuit beathing system Operational angle 25O from horizontal in any direction
■■ Thermostat controlled fresh water heat exchanger Dimensions Length 1323 mm
cooling system with gear driven raw and fresh water Width 777 mm
pumps, deaeration header tank and high quality silicone Height 953 mm
hoses or engine with gear driven fresh water pump Dry weight 479 kg
adapted for keel cooling Wet weight 626 kg
■■ Fresh water cooled exhaust manifold with side mounted Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification
turbocharger (insulated)
■■ Stanadyne rotary fuel pump with electrics top solenoid
Fuel lift pump, cannister filter and agglomerator
■■ Mechanical speed control to BS5514 Class1
■■ High inclination aluminium sump with dipstick on LHS of
engine
■■ Twin lube oil filters and block mounted plate type oil
cooler
■■ Engine mounted sump drain pump
■■ Belt cover
■■ Fuelled starting aid down to -20OC (-4OF)

Optional Equipment
■■ Backend - SAE 3 or twin starter pocket SAE 2.
■■ 12 or 24 volt marine insulated electrics.
■■ Exhaust outlets either dry with bellows and silencer or
water injected.
■■ Electronic governor with Isochronous governing and
speed control to ±0.25%.
■■ Heat exchanger and keel cooling. Rating Definitions
■■ Fuel filters with change over facility. Prime power
Power for continuous service. Overload of 10% is permitted for 1 hour in very 12 hours’
■■ Double skinned, high pressure, fuel pipes. operation.
■■ PTO facility.
■■ Engine mounting feet. For further details on definitions please contact your local Perkins distributor.
■■ 5000 hrs parts kit.
■■ Toolkit

Marine Power

Wimborne Marine Power Centre

22 Cobham Road,
Ferndown Industrial Estate,
Wimborne,
Dorset, BH21 7PW,
England.
Tel: +44 (0)1202 893720, Fax: +44 (0)1202 851700
Distributed by
E-mail: Marine@Perkins.com
Web: www.Perkins.com/Marine

All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered
subsequently.
Part No. N41144 issue 1
Produced in England ©2011 Wimborne Marine Power Centre

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