Perkins, the company namesake, was born in Peterborough, England, in 1889. Both his father and grandfather were engineers and the owners of the family firm of Barford and Perkins. Their main product, ...

Since its founding in 1932, Perkins has been a major force in the diesel engine industry, powering everything from generators and marine vessels to tractors and excavators, and even some classic ...

Perkins has announced the development of the Perkins 2606 diesel engine for electric power generation applications on construction sites. Initially available for use in lesser and currently ...