Perkins
Perkins 903-27T
900 Series
Perkins 903-27T discontinued legacy engine. The turbocharged 903-27T is a discontinued 900 Series industrial/agricultural power-unit model, valuable for exact parts, rebuild, compressor, crane, and legacy equipment searches. Model identity and technical fields are taken from Perkins-era specification sheets archived by Diesel Parts Direct; legacy status is cross-checked against Perkins heritage material and parts-support references.
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- Manufacturer files
- 1 datasheet
- Last updated
- 2026-08-11
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Maximum Mechanical Power
- 48 kW
- Cylinders
- L3
- Displacement
- 2.7 L
- Rated Speed
- 2,250 RPM
Perkins 903-27T industrial power context
The Perkins 903-27T is a high-speed industrial diesel engine rated at 48 kW mechanical output at 2,250 RPM. It is used in off-road equipment and can support engineered variable-speed power systems, but its maximum power is not a direct 50/60 Hz alternator rating. Verify the drivetrain, power electronics, cooling, and emissions installation with Volvo Penta before specifying a generator package.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Perkins |
| Model | 903-27T |
| Series | 900 Series |
| Configuration | L3, turbocharged industrial diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Compression Ratio | 17.25:1 |
| Dry Weight | 256 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 966 × 626 × 832 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Stage I Off-Highway |
| Certifications | Stage I Off-Highway |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Year Discontinued | 2005 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum power output of the Perkins 903-27T?
The Perkins 903-27T has a maximum mechanical output of 48 kW at 2,250 rpm. This is a variable-speed off-road rating, not a fixed-speed generator-set rating.
What fuel does the Perkins 903-27T use?
The Perkins 903-27T is a diesel variable-speed industrial engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 903-27T?
The Perkins 903-27T is an inline-3 (3-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 2.7 L.
What emissions standard does the 903-27T meet?
The Perkins 903-27T is certified to Stage I Off-Highway emissions standards.
Is the 903-27T still in production?
No — the Perkins 903-27T is discontinued (production ended around 2005). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.
Is a datasheet available for the 903-27T?
Yes — an official Perkins datasheet for the Perkins 903-27T can be downloaded from this page.