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Perkins, Affiliates to Purchase IAT's Share Ownership of 400 Series Joint Venture

After a 23-year relationship between IHI Agri-Tech Corporation (IAT) and Perkins Engines Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. , Perkins and its affiliates have agreed to purchase IAT's remaining share of the joint venture....


Mark Stratton, David Goldspink Named General Managers

Mark Stratton has been appointed general manager of Perkins large engines, based in Seguin, Texas, with global responsibility for engines in the 7.2 to 18 liter range. “Mark has more than 30 years of experience in operations, manufacturing systems and manufacturing engineering,” said Perkins President Steve Ferguson....


Perkins Engines Names Dealer

Perkins Engines Company Limited has signed a distribution agreement with Clarke Powered Solutions to officially appoint Clarke as a Perkins Engines distributor in the United States beginning in 2018. Clarke will provide sales, service and full distribution support for Perkins engines and parts to Perkins customers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the Midwest and Northeast United States....


Biggest Engine in Perkins Syncro Line-Up Displayed for First Time in the U.S.

The Perkins line-up of four Perkins Syncro common rail electronic diesel engines is topped by the four cylinder Perkins Syncro 3.6-liter unit that was displayed for the first time in North America at the World of Concrete Show....


Perkins 1706J Worldwide Diesel Engine Displayed at World of Concrete 2018

Perkins displayed its 1706J engine at World of Concrete 2018. The 6-cylinder, 9.3-liter engine combines a high-pressure common rail fuel system and advanced after- treatment technology to produce up to 456 hp (340 kW) of power and 1540 ft-lb (2088 Nm) of torque out of a compact, lightweight package....


Jaz Gill Named Perkins Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing, Service and Parts

Jaz Gill has been appointed vice president of global sales, marketing, service and aftermarket parts at Perkins Engines Company Limited. Responsible for global engine sales, parts and customer relationships, Gill will be based in Peterborough, UK, and will have offices in San Antonio, Texas, and Shanghai, China....


Perkins Launches Low Cost Engine Telematics Device

Perkins launched a low-cost engine level telematics device — the Perkins SmartCap — at its Seguin facility in Texas on June 29. The company, which is celebrating its 85th anniversary, unveiled its latest innovation, a “smart” oil cap, which can be used on new and existing Perkins mechanical and electronic engines....


Genuine Perkins Parts Available Online as Perkins Shop Opens For Business

Perkins customers can now buy genuine Perkins parts online after the company's online shop opened for business. Targeted at machine owners, rental businesses, repair and engineering shops and mobile service and repair engineers, perkins.com/shop will allow U.S....


Perkins Syncro 1.7 and 2.8 Litre Compact Engines – Tailor Made for Reliable Power

Perkins' durable 1.7 and 2.8 engines have been designed and tested to consistently meet the demands faced by today's compact construction machinery. Performance from the 3 cylinder turbocharged Perkins Syncro 1.7 litre is a 29 kW (39 hp) with a maximum torque of 120 Nm at 1,800 rpm, with rated speeds up to 2,800 rpm....


Perkins Diesel Engine Oil, Replacement Engines and Platinum Protection Now Available in North America

To address their customer's needs in the USA, Canada and Mexico, Perkins has launched the Diesel Engine Oil (DEO), the only oil formulated specifically for the long operating life and performance of Perkins engines....