Perkins has unveiled its new 13-liter, multi-fuel-compatible engine platform, the 2600 Series.
Available in 2026, the 2600 Series will be capable of supporting diesel, renewable liquid fuels, and the future development of spark-ignited natural gas and hydrogen fuel.
It is suited for off-highway applications, such as wheel loaders, excavators, dozers and other construction machinery; heavy lift trucks and other material-handling equipment; farm tractors, combines, harvesters, self-propelled sprayers; and large industrial pumps and compressors.
The mid-sized engines will offer eight power ratings from 456 to 690 horsepower, providing up to 3,200 Nm of peak torque. Industrial open power units configured with engine-mounted aftertreatment and cooling packs will also be available from the factory.
The engines are configured to meet EU Stage V, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, China Non-road IV, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emissions standards, as well as versions for lesser regulated countries. OEMs can pilot the engines, which already have more than 20,000 hours of design validation, in 2025.
By reducing components and modularizing the design, the 2600 Series will be able to accommodate anticipated adjustments for future tiers of emissions standards in the U.S. and EU without relocating OEM connection points, Perkins says. All eight power ratings for higher regulated markets will be available on a common core engine, enabling OEMs to reduce their inventory and integration costs.
