20 KVA 400 Series 403D-15G
22.2 kWm @ 3000 rpm
The Perkins® 400 Series engine family continues to set new standards in the compact engine market. Developed alongside customers to fulfill their needs in the generator set, compressor, agricultural and general industrial markets.
These ElectropaKs provide compact power, from a robust family of 3 and 4 cylinder diesel engines designed to provide economic and durable operation at prime and standby duties, hitting the key power nodes required by the power generation industry.
Emissions statement
Constant Speed Engines for use in Industrial, IOPU and ElectropaK applications: Certified against the requirements
of EU Stage IIIA (Directives 97/68/EC, as last amended, for mobile applications).

Features and benefits
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Long-term Power Solutions
- The 403D-15G ElectropaK is a powerful but quiet 1.5 litre naturally aspirated 3-cylinder compact package.
- Design features on the 400D range of ElectropaKs ensures clean rapid starting in all conditions whilst delivering impressive performance with low operating costs in a small, efficient package size.
- Approved for operation on biodiesel* concentrations of up to 20%
- Oil and filter changes are 500 hours, dependent on load factor.
- Engine durability and reliability, the warranty offering and ease of installation combine to drive down the cost of ownership.
- Warranties and Service Contracts
Long-term Power Solutions
- The 400D range of Engines have been designed to fully comply with stringent EU emissions regulations,providing an emissions compliant power solution for the future
Technical information
Air inlet
- Mounted air filter
- Mechanically governed cassette type fuel injection pump.
- Split element fuel filter
- Wet steel sump with filler and dipstick
- Spin-on full-flow lub oil filter
- 12 volt starter motor and 12 volt 65 amp alternator with DC output
- Oil pressure and coolant temperature switches
- 12 volt shut-off solenoid energised to run
- Glow plug cold start aid and heater/starter switch
- High inertia flywheel to SAE J620 Size 7½ Heavy
- Flywheel housing SAE 4 Long
- Front and rear engine mounting bracket
- Parts book
- A selection of optional items is available to enable you to prepare a specification precisely matched to your needs.



The above ratings represent the engine performance capabilities to conditions specified in ISO 8528/1, ISO 3046/1:1986, BS 5514/1. Derating may be required for conditions outside these; consult Perkins Engines Company Limited.
Generator powers are typical and are based on typical alternator efficiencies and a power factor (cos θ) of 0.8. Fuel specification: BS 2869: Part 21998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2.
Rating definitions: Prime power: Power available at variable load in lieu of a main power network. Overload of 10% is permitted for 1 hour in every12 hours operation.
Standby (maximum): Power available at variable load in the event of a main power network failure. No overload is permitted.