Perkins

With a history stretching back more than 85 years, Perkins is one of the world’s leading providers of diesel engines. We aim to set standards of engineering excellence, providing the most comprehensive range of innovative and reliable power solutions, tailored to meet the precise requirements of our customers.

We’re proud of our reputation as a socially responsible company, enhancing the lives not just of our employees but of the communities in which we work.

The Perkins mission statement sets out our business philosophy: ‘We create value for our customers and distributors by providing competitive and dependable industrial power solutions.’

As one of the world’s leading providers of diesel engines we are passionate about delivering excellent products and services that exceed our customers’ expectations.

A commitment to collaboration defines the Perkins approach to doing business. We work alongside you at every step of the process—from initial design, through validation and production, to ongoing support in the field—to deliver power, service and productivity in exactly the way you want it.

The power of collaboration

As one of the world’s leading providers of diesel engines we are passionate about delivering excellent products and services that exceed our customers’ expectations.

With an 88-year history and more than 21 million engines behind us, our customers are in an ideal position to take advantage of a heritage of engineering excellence, as well as exceptional reliability and lower noise levels across our comprehensive product range.

Working closely with our original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to provide the best power solutions

A commitment to collaboration defines the Perkins approach to doing business. We work alongside you at every step of the process—from initial design, through validation and production, to ongoing support in the field—to deliver power, service and productivity in exactly the way you want it.

A collaborative approach

Collaboration starts with a conversation. We listen to what you need from our products and take pride in being able to meet those needs exactly. We work with you to develop the engines that power your products—that build and improve the infrastructure society depends on. 

Products

For over 85 years, Perkins has led the field in the design and manufacture of high-performance diesel engines.

With an engine range from .5 to 36 litres, Perkins engines power more than five thousand different applications throughout the world. And that's all thanks to our global network of manufacturing facilities that follow the same exacting process and quality standards at each and every location. But why does all of this matter?

Because wherever you are in the world--from Great Britain to the Great Wall and everywhere in between--you can be confident you're getting an engine built with your success in mind. 

Industrial

Electric Power

Marine

Product range

For over 85 years Perkins has led the field in the design and manufacture of high-performance diesel engines. Our continuous development programme allows us to offer one of the most advanced and comprehensive ranges of purpose-built diesel engines available today.

Sectors

More than 5,000 different applications are powered by Perkins engines. We help customers build roads and homes and we provide engines for both standby and prime electricity generation. Our industrial engines are powering the most complex of applications.  

Emissions and Technology

Globally, there are increasingly stringent standards on emissions – and the technology we use ensures our products meet the standards wherever the engines are being used in the world. 

Performance

Engine performance comes down to controlling engine speed: reaching operating speed, maintaining speed under load and responding to operator demands. Explore these elements and learn about cold starts, speed controls, torque backup, and more.