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Perkins 4008D-E30TAG1

Production Discontinued
This engine is no longer in production. Specifications and documentation remain archived for reference.

Source-checked against user-supplied Perkins manufacturer datasheets: 1500 rpm: gross mechanical prime 720 kW / standby 796.4 kW. Sources: 4008D-E30TAG1_TPD2234_May 19'.pdf p.2. Catalogue power_kw is the highest documented standby rating; individual frequency/duty fields preserve the source ratings. Electrical genset output and emissions certification have not been inferred. Production status is unknown. Discontinued is the user-authorized catalogue classification (2026-10-21 import), not manufacturer-confirmed cessation; no production-end year is asserted.

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Supporting documents
1 document · 1 datasheet
Last updated
2026-10-21
Package route
diesel generator sets
Mechanical Output
796 kW
Cylinders
L8
Displacement
30.56 L
Rated Speed
1,500 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power720——
Standby Power796.4——

Estimated rating: 716.8 kWe (796.4 kW × 0.90) · 50 Hz · standby

Estimated rating: 648 kWe (720 kW × 0.90) · 50 Hz · prime

Planning estimate, not a manufacturer generator rating. Confirm the alternator, engine speed and operating conditions.

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Perkins 4008D-E30TAG1 30.56L L8 diesel generator engine specifications

Perkins 4008D-E30TAG1 generator set context

The Perkins 4008D-E30TAG1 is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz generator sets, with a headline 796 kW / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.

Model name formats

4008de30tag14008D E30TAG1Perkins 4008D-E30TAG1

Technical Specifications

BrandPerkins
Model4008D-E30TAG1
ConfigurationL8
Cylinders8
Displacement30.56 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition

Frequently asked questions

Does the 4008D-E30TAG1 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Perkins 4008D-E30TAG1 is rated for 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

What fuel does the Perkins 4008D-E30TAG1 use?

The Perkins 4008D-E30TAG1 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 4008D-E30TAG1?

The Perkins 4008D-E30TAG1 is an inline-8 (8-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 30.56 L.

Is the 4008D-E30TAG1 still in production?

No — the Perkins 4008D-E30TAG1 is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.

Are reference documents available for the 4008D-E30TAG1?

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