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Fri June 30, 2017

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....

Fri June 30, 2017

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 - Fri March 17, 2017

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....

Fri March 17, 2017

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....

Perkins - Thu March 09, 2017

Expanded Perkins 9-18 Liter Engine Range Delivers New Opportunities for OEMs

Perkins has expanded its industrial engine range with the launch of four new product platforms. The powerful 9-18 litre range enables construction equipment manufacturers to benefit from Perkins' proven performance and engine durability up to 597 kW (800 hp)....

Tue June 07, 2016

Perkins Pacific Launches New Perkins Industrial Open Power Unit Engine Line

Perkins Pacific, a distributor of Perkins engines and supplier of off-highway OEMs in the Western United States launched three new Perkins Industrial Open Power Unit (IOPU) 1100 Series replacement engines....

Fri October 10, 2003

Perkins Opens Small Engine Manufacturing Plant in GA

Perkins Engines Company Limited, a Caterpillar Inc. company and a manufacturer of off-highway diesel and gas engines, and its long-time small engine partner for sub-60-hp engines, Ishikawajima Shibaura Machinery Company Ltd....

Sat July 27, 2002

Perkins Engines Names Master Distributor for Southwest Area

Perkins Engines has announced the appointment of North American Power Systems Inc. (NorAm), as one of its 10 North American Master Distributors. NorAm is headquartered in Oklahoma City and supports the sales, service and distribution of Perkins engines and parts through its approximately 100 dealers covering Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico....