Perkins Engines

Perkins Engines Company Ltd.. is a British, world -known manufacturer of diesel and gas engines.

The company is based in Peterborough UK. The manufacturing facilities are located there as well as in Stafford ( UK) and Curitiba ( Brazil). Sales and service offices are available worldwide.

History

Frank Perkins, who opened a small machine factory on June 7, 1932, soon sold already self-developed engines, was the founder of the company. In 1959 it was sold to Massey Ferguson, however, retained its brand name. 2002 Perkins was acquired by Caterpillar; the name Perkins was also this time maintained.

Application in Germany

At its launch, the Transporter VW LT with Perkins diesel engines were offered. The Ford Transit MK2 had at the beginning also a Perkins diesel engine with 64 hp.