Perkins 4.236

Perkins 4.236
a Perkins 4.236 diesel engine
Overview
ManufacturerPerkins Engines
Also called
  • Perkins 4.212
  • Perkins 4.248
  • Perkins T4.38
  • Perkins 4.41
  • Perkins Q20B
  • Maxion S4/S4T
Production1965-1987?
Layout
ConfigurationStraight-4
Straight-6
Displacement
  • 4.212: 212.3 cu in (3,479 cc)
  • 4.236: 235.9 cu in (3,865 cc)
  • 4.248: 248.2 cu in (4,068 cc)
  • 6.306: 305.4 cu in (5,004 cc)
  • 6.354: 353.8 cu in (5,798 cc)
  • 6.372: 372.3 cu in (6,101 cc)
Cylinder bore
  • 6.306: 3.6 in (91.44 mm)
  • 3+78 in (98.43 mm)
  • 4.248/6.372: 3.975 in (100.97 mm)
Piston stroke
  • 4.212: 4.5 in (114.30 mm)
  • 5 in (127.00 mm)
RPM range
Idle speed750
Max. engine speed2000
Combustion
TurbochargerT38
ManagementLucas
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output67–157 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.