Perkins 1106A-70TAG ElectropaK Diesel Engine
Overview
The Perkins 1106A-70TAG is a six-cylinder, 7 litre diesel ElectropaK engine from the Perkins 1100 Series, designed for electric power generation. Perkins lists a gross mechanical output of 140 to 204 kWm and a typical electrical output of 150 to 220 kVA (120 to 176 kWe), with the engine switchable between 1500 and 1800 rpm. The 1106 range shares a common platform with mechanical and common rail fuel system options, so generator builders can use the same engine family across territories with different emission rules. The Perkins 1106A-70TAG is the fuel-optimised version for less regulated markets such as the Middle East.
Seven Star LLC supplies the Perkins 1106A-70TAG to generator set assemblers, rental fleets and facility owners in the Sultanate of Oman and the GCC. Our Muscat engineers support rating selection, cooling package checks and the information needed to integrate the engine with an alternator and control panel.
Working Principle
The Perkins 1106A-70TAG is a four-stroke, direct injection diesel. The letters in the name describe its configuration: T for turbocharged, A for aftercooled and G for a generator rating. Air is compressed by the turbocharger, cooled in the aftercooler and then admitted to the six vertical in-line cylinders, where diesel injected directly into the combustion chamber ignites under compression ratios between 16:1 and 18.2:1. The engine runs at a governed constant speed so that the connected alternator delivers a stable 50 or 60 Hz supply.
Perkins notes that options are available to cope with variations in fuel quality found in different parts of the world. For operators in remote areas who cannot always guarantee premium diesel, that tolerance directly reduces the risk of injector problems and unplanned stops, and it is one of the reasons the 1106 family has a strong installed base in the region.
Engineering Design of the Perkins 1106A-70TAG
The engine has a 105 mm bore and 135 mm stroke, giving a displacement of 7.01 litres, liquid cooling and anti-clockwise rotation viewed from the flywheel end. As an ElectropaK it arrives as a complete power unit rather than a bare engine. The Perkins standard equipment list covers an air cleaner with brackets, exhaust and induction manifolds, a tropical radiator with pipes and guards, a charging alternator and starter motor, the flywheel and starter ring with housing, a fuel filter, a cold start aid, engine mountings, a lubricating oil sump and oil filters.
Perkins gives ElectropaK dimensions of about 1706 mm long, 756 mm wide and 1092 mm high, with a dry weight of 743 kg; final dimensions depend on the options selected. The tropical radiator is particularly relevant to Gulf installations, where high summer temperatures put the cooling system under sustained stress. Typical alternator efficiency is stated at 91 to 92 percent for calculating the electrical output from the engine rating.
Key Features
The main reasons generator builders select the Perkins 1106A-70TAG are listed below.
- Gross mechanical output of 140 to 204 kWm, giving typical electrical outputs of 150 to 220 kVA.
- Switchable between 1500 rpm and 1800 rpm for 50 Hz or 60 Hz generator sets.
- 50 Hz typical outputs of 150 to 200 kVA prime and 165 to 220 kVA standby.
- Common 1106 platform that also offers common rail versions for regulated markets.
- Fuel-tolerant options designed for variable fuel quality.
- Service intervals set at 500 hours for lower maintenance effort.
- Complete ElectropaK with tropical radiator, air cleaner, starter, alternator and filters.
- Compact package of about 1.7 m length and 743 kg dry weight for easy canopy integration.
Industrial Applications
In Oman the Perkins 1106A-70TAG typically powers 150 to 220 kVA generator sets used for standby supply in commercial buildings, mosques, schools, clinics and villa compounds, and for prime power on construction sites, farms and telecom stations. Rental companies value its 1500/1800 rpm flexibility, which lets one engine type serve both local 50 Hz work and 60 Hz export or marine-related projects.
In oil and gas and utilities, gensets built on the Perkins 1106A-70TAG support camps, workshops, pumping stations and small treatment plants. For larger Perkins power the Perkins 2506C-E15TAG2 diesel engine covers higher outputs, and set builders using Cummins alternatives often compare with sets such as the Cummins 312/315 kVA diesel generator set. Seven Star LLC supplies the Perkins 1106A-70TAG and its ElectropaK accessories across Oman and the GCC.
Technical Specifications
The following data for the Perkins 1106A-70TAG is taken from the Perkins product page; Perkins notes that final dimensions depend on selected options.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Perkins 1106A-70TAG ElectropaK |
| Application | Electric power generation |
| Gross mechanical output | 140–204 kWm |
| Typical electrical output | 150–220 kVA (120–176 kWe) |
| Rated speed | 1500/1800 rpm (switchable) |
| 50 Hz prime / standby | 150–200 kVA / 165–220 kVA |
| 60 Hz prime / standby | 132–156.8 kWe / 146.5–173 kWe |
| Emissions | Fuel optimised |
| Cylinders | 6, vertical in-line |
| Bore x stroke | 105 mm x 135 mm |
| Displacement | 7.01 litre |
| Compression ratio | 16:1 to 18.2:1 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, aftercooled |
| Combustion system | Direct injection |
| Cooling system | Liquid, tropical radiator |
| Typical alternator efficiency | 91–92% |
| ElectropaK dimensions (L x W x H) | 1706 x 756 x 1092 mm |
| Dry weight | 743 kg |
Rating Definitions
Perkins defines prime power as unlimited hours of use with an average load factor of 80 percent over each 24-hour period, with a 10 percent overload available for one hour in every 12 hours. Standby power is limited to 500 hours of annual use at an average load factor of 80 percent of the standby rating, with up to 300 hours of continuous running and no overload permitted. Choosing the right rating for the Perkins 1106A-70TAG protects engine life and warranty.
How to Order
Send Seven Star LLC your RFQ for the Perkins 1106A-70TAG with the required speed, prime or standby duty and any accessory options. Our Muscat team will confirm the build, advise on lead time and help with integration questions for your generator set. Contact our power generation team for a quotation anywhere in Oman and the GCC.
Perkins engines listed on this page
Two electric power engines are listed. The 1106A-70TAG is a six-cylinder, 7 liter engine from the 1100 Series, turbocharged and aftercooled, from the ElectropaK range. The 2506C-E15TAG2 is a 15 liter electronic engine from the 2500 Series for larger standby and prime power sets. Perkins also builds smaller 400 Series engines and the large 4000 Series, including gas engines.Ordering Perkins engines and parts: what we need
For parts, the engine number on the data plate is essential. It contains the build list and serial number that define the exact parts list. For a complete engine, send the model, the rating in kVA or kWm, 50 or 60 Hz speed, standby or prime duty, emissions requirement and scope of supply. GCC site conditions such as ambient temperature should be stated.Browse Perkins products by category: Diesel Generator.
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