Overview#
The Blue Star PD80-01 is an 80-kilowatt Tier 3 diesel standby generator powered by the Perkins 1104D-E44TAG2, a 4.4-liter electronically injected turbocharged and charge-air-cooled four-cylinder engine. Adding intercooling to the 4.4-liter Perkins platform unlocks 80 kWe output and improves altitude performance relative to the PD60-01.
Blue Star Power Systems (North Mankato, Minnesota) pairs the 1104D-E44TAG2 with a Stamford UCI224G alternator and DSE DCP7310 controller on a 90×44 in skid — a step up in footprint from the 80×38 in platform used by the PD50-01 and PD60-01. The 90×44 in pad is shared with the PD100-01, making future power upgrades straightforward without structural changes.
The 1104D-E44TAG2 at 80 kWe#
The 1104D-E44TAG2 combines electronic injection with turbocharging and charge air cooling to extract 80 kWe from 4.4 liters — the highest output of any non-intercooled competitor on the same displacement. The intercooler reduces combustion temperatures, which also contributes to the EPA Tier 3 certification. Exhaust temperature at 1,218°F is consistent with the intercooled operating cycle and should be accounted for in exhaust piping specifications.
When to spec the PD80-01#
- 65–80 kW emergency standby loads on diesel fuel
- Light-commercial, commercial, and light-industrial applications with Tier 3 acceptance
- Sites where the 90×44 in equipment pad is established and a future upgrade to PD100-01 is possible
- Competitive bids against an 80 kW Kohler or Cummins diesel
Our service experience#
The 1104D-E44TAG2 is one of the most widely serviced 4-cylinder Perkins generator engines. The intercooler adds a maintenance touchpoint — inspect hoses and charge air connections at each annual service. Follow the Perkins 1100D generator series schedule. Parts are globally available through the Perkins dealer network.
