New & Used Perkins Generators For Sale

Used Perkins-powered generator prices range from $5,000-$18,000 for 400-series units (10-50kW) to $65,000-$115,000 for 2000-series systems (400-500kW+). The 1100-series (100-200kW) runs $22,000-$55,000; 1300-series (200-400kW) runs $40,000-$90,000. Call Power Generation Enterprises at (818) 484-8550 for current pricing.

Yes. Caterpillar acquired Perkins Engines in 1998. Perkins operates as an independent brand with its own distribution network but benefits from Caterpillar's global engineering and supply chain resources. This means Perkins parts are backed by the same supply chain as Caterpillar — making them highly accessible worldwide.

Perkins typically offers a lower acquisition cost than Cummins for equivalent kW ratings, making it attractive for budget-conscious buyers. Cummins has a larger North American service infrastructure. Perkins's Caterpillar ownership ensures parts availability through the global CAT dealer network, which is a significant advantage for international deployments.

The Perkins 1100 series is a 6-cylinder, 7.0L diesel engine producing 100-200kW in generator set configuration. It is one of the most widely deployed generator engines globally, used by OEMs including FG Wilson (CAT brand), Olympian (CAT brand), and Stamford. The 1100 series is the backbone of global rental fleet generator inventories.

Yes. Perkins is the world's most widely deployed generator engine — reliability across decades of global commercial and industrial deployment proves this. The 1100 and 1300 series are particularly well-proven, with millions of units in service across 182 countries. Used by virtually every major rental fleet, telecommunications company, and international NGO relying on portable backup power.

Yes. Perkins offers Tier 4 Final versions of the 1100, 1200, 1300, and 2000 series engines for EPA and CARB compliance, featuring either DOC+DPF or SCR after-treatment depending on the model. Contact Power Generation Enterprises for current Tier 4 Perkins inventory.

Perkins engines power generators from FG Wilson (Caterpillar), Olympian (Caterpillar), Stamford, Newage, and many other OEM packagers worldwide. When you buy a Perkins-powered generator from any of these brands, you get the Perkins engine with global CAT-backed parts support.

Perkins 1100 and 1300 series engines are designed for 20,000-30,000+ hour service lives in generator applications. CAT supply chain backing ensures consistent factory-quality parts throughout the engine's life. Adherence to Perkins 500-hour oil change intervals and annual service inspections is the primary maintenance requirement.

Perkins generators are well-suited for commercial standby power, rental fleet use, international deployments where global parts access is critical (182-country dealer network), and cost-sensitive applications where Perkins's value pricing offers an advantage over CAT or Cummins equivalents.

Yes to both. Power Generation Enterprises ships Perkins-powered generator sets from our Santa Clarita, California facility to all 50 states and exports internationally. Financing is available for qualified buyers. Call (818) 484-8550 for current availability, pricing, and financing options.