Perkins 4.236
| Perkins 4.236 | |
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a Perkins 4.236 diesel engine | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Perkins Engines |
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| Production | 1965-1987? |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-4 Straight-6 |
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| RPM range | |
| Idle speed | 750 |
| Max. engine speed | 2000 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | T38 |
| Management | Lucas |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 67–157 PS (49–115 kW; 66–155 bhp) ASE (DIN) |
The Perkins 4.236 is a diesel engine manufactured by Perkins Engines. First produced in 1964,over 70,000 were produced in the first three years, and production increased to 60,000 units per annum. The engine was both innovative (using direct injection) and reliable, becoming a worldwide sales success over several decades. It was also built in several other displacements, as well as in six-cylinder form (6.354, 6.372).
The Perkins 4.236 is rated at 67 PS (49 kW; 66 bhp) ASE (DIN), and is widely used in Massey Ferguson tractors, as well as other well-known industrial and agricultural machines, e.g. Clark, Manitou, JCB, Landini and Vermeer.