Perkins 4012 - Engine Specifications and Maintenance; General Engine Data

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12 User’s Handbook, TSL 4186E, Issue 2
4012/16 Diesel
Engine specifications
The figures quoted are based on engines set to meet the requirements of ISO 8528. For full technical data
please refer to the appropriate Technical Data sheet.
General engine data
Engine weights
Engine model 4012 4016
Cycle 4 stroke 4 stroke
No. of cylinders 12 16
Configuration V-form V-form
Bore 160 mm 160 mm
Stroke 190 mm 190 mm
Total swept volume 45,84 litres 61,123 litres
Compression ratio 13,6:1 13,6:1
Rotation Anti-clockwise looking on flywheel end
Firing order
1A-6B-5A-2B-3A-4B-
6A-1B-2A-5B-4A-3B
1A-1B-3A-3B-7A-7B-5A-5B-
8A-8B-6A-6B-2A-2B-4A-4B
Valve timing
inlet valve opens
60° BTDC
exhaust valve opens
46° BBDC
inlet valve closes
46° ABDC
exhaust valve closes
60° ATDC
Cylinder numbering Cylinder 1 furthest from flywheel
Cylinders designated A are on the left hand side of the engine, when viewed from the front crankshaft damper end and
cylinders designated B are on the right hand side of the engine.
Valve clearances (engine cold)
exhaust 0,40 mm (0,016”)
inlet 0,40 mm (0,016”)
Valve diameter (mm) inlet and exhaust
48 48
(52 on 4012TAG1/2 AND 4016TAG1/2)
Injection timing See engine data plate
Piston speeds
Engine rev/min m/s (ft/min)
1000 6,33 (1247)
1200 7,60 (1496)
1500 9,50 (1870)
1800 11,40 (2244)
Engine model 4012 4016
Dry weight (engine)
4360 kg 4012TAG 5500 kg 4016TAG
4360 kg 4012TAG1 5750 kg 4016TAG1
4400 kg 4012TAG2 5750 kg 4016TAG2
4975 kg 4012TWG 5940 kg 4016TWG/2
5315 kg 4012TWG2 5820 kg 4016TEG
4680 kg 4012TEG2
Dry weight engine & tropical radiator
5280 kg 4012TAG 6900 kg 4016TAG
5760 kg 4012TAG1 8010 kg 4016TAG1
5800 kg 4012TAG2 8010 kg 4016TAG2
4995 kg 4012TWG
5315 kg 4012TWG/2
Dry weight engine & heat exchanger 4860 kg 4012TEG 6000 kg 4016TEG