At a time when diesel engines were widely considered slow and heavy, Perkins demonstrated that diesel technology could also deliver speed, performance and reliability.
A mindset that continues to shape Perkins engineering today.Since 1932, Perkins has manufactured more than 22 million engines. Today, Perkins offers one of the industry’s broadest engine portfolios, ranging from compact 0.5 litre displacement engines to high-performance 61 litre platforms delivering more than 2,000 kW.
But modern engine development is no longer defined by output alone.
OEMs and engine manufacturers must balance a growing number of requirements simultaneously: power density, emissions compliance, fuel efficiency, compact integration, serviceability and long-term operating costs.
These factors no longer exist independently from one another.
- Increasing performance impacts thermal management.
- Emission technologies influence installation concepts.
- Alternative fuels affect system design.
- Integration requirements increasingly shape overall machine architecture.
In other words, modern power solutions are no longer defined solely by engine output, but by how effectively the complete system performs under real operating conditions.
This is why close collaboration between OEMs, engine manufacturers and application specialists has become more important than ever.
More than 90 years after its founding, Perkins continues to evolve alongside these changing demands, including compatibility with renewable fuels such as HVO and compliance with the latest emission standards.
As an appointed Perkins distributor, BU Power Systems supports customers in bringing these technologies into real-world applications, combining engine expertise, application understanding and long-term support.
Because in the end, it is not just about engines, it is about trust, performance and long-term reliability.
