With the introduction of the new 415GM genset engine, Perkins Sabre now offers net engine power outputs spanning from 13.5kWm to 161kWm. The new 415GM delivers a maximum net engine power output of 13.5kWm at 1,500rpm, and 16.2kWm at 1,800rpm, while the continuous net engine power output at 1m500rpm is 12.3kWm and at 1,800rpm is 14.7kWm. This equates to a maximum typical generator output of 15.2kVa at 1,500rpm and 18.2kVa at 1,800rpm, and continuous outputs of 13.5kVa and 16.5kVa for the 1,500rpm and 1,800rpm variants respectively.
Sabre already offers the four-cylinder, 2.2 litre 422GM, the four-cylinder, three-litre Perkins Sabre 700GM, two four-cylinder, four-litre models -- the Perkins Sabre 4GM and the Perkins Sabre 4TGM -- and two six-cylinder, six-litre engines -- the Perkins Sabre 6TG2AM and the Perkins Sabre 6TWGM.
The 415GM has the usual purpose-designed for optimum power density and results in cheaper and easier installation and transportation, Sabre says. It has an improved coolant pump impeller, and bigger oil sump.
The 400-series all offer light-weight, larger bore, high pressure pipes and optimised injectors that ensure low emissions, and a combustion chamber design that reduces smoke, vibration and noise.
Looking at the cost-of-ownership of similar output genset engines on the market, the 415GM's 500-hour service interval compares 'more than favourably' with an industry standard 200 hours, says Sabre. It can handle ambient temperatures up to 50C and sea water temperatures up to 38C, and has a two-year warranty, three years if the genset is used for standby power only.
