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Olympian GEP220

220 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

Olympian GEP220: 220 kW diesel generator powered by the Perkins 1106A-70TAG4 engine. 7.0L inline-6 for commercial standby and industrial applications.

Standby power
220 kW
Voltage options
277/480V
Frequency / Phase
60 Hz · 3-phase
Engine
Perkins 1106A-70TAG4 · 7L

Overview#

The Olympian GEP220 is a 220 kW diesel generator powered by the Perkins 1106A-70TAG4 — the highest-output variant of the 7.0-liter inline-6 engine in the Perkins 1100 Series generator range. Delivering three-phase 277/480V power at 60 Hz, the GEP220 serves larger commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and institutional campuses that need substantial backup power capacity.

The 1106A-70TAG4 uses enhanced turbocharging and fueling calibration compared to the TAG3 variant in the GEP150, extracting 220 kW from the same 7.0-liter displacement. This shared platform architecture means service procedures, parts inventories, and technician training carry over between the GEP150 and GEP220, benefiting operators who manage multiple Olympian generators across their building portfolios.

At 220 kW, the GEP220 represents the upper range of what the Olympian GEP Series can deliver from the Perkins 1100 platform. It competes with the Cummins C200D6, Kohler 200REOZJF, and Generac SD200 in the 200-250 kW commercial standby segment. For facilities that need more than 220 kW, the step up is typically to a Cat C-Series or Cummins QSB/QSL-powered generator with a larger displacement engine. The GEP220 is the right choice for operators who want maximum output from the Olympian value-tier product line before moving to premium-tier equipment.

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Estimated runtime

16.8 hours(0.7 days)

Fuel consumption ≈ 11.88 GPH at 75% load. Estimate based on industry-typical 1800 RPM standby curves (≈0.07 GPH/kW at full load). Actual consumption varies by engine, ambient temperature, fuel quality, and tuning.

Service intervals

Manufacturer-recommended intervals for the Olympian GEP220 under standby duty. Field intervals may differ based on load profile, ambient conditions, and fuel quality.

Oil & filter
Every 500 hours or 12 months
Coolant change
Every 6000 hours
Air filter
Every 1000 hours
Fuel filter
Every 500 hours
Major overhaul
20,000 hours
Load bank test
Every 12 months

Common failure modes

What we've seen fail on this platform. Use as a service-planning reference, not a diagnostic — actual failure modes depend heavily on duty cycle and maintenance history.

ComponentSymptomTypical hoursSeverity
Fuel quality / degradationHard starting, filter clogging, reduced power4,380+moderate
TurbochargerPower loss, excessive smoke under load12,000+moderate
BatteryFailed to start, slow crank8,760+minor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GEP220 the largest Olympian generator available?
Yes. The GEP220 at 220 kW is the highest-output model in the Olympian GEP Series. It uses the Perkins 1106A-70TAG4, the most powerful variant of the 7.0L inline-6. For more than 220 kW, the step up is typically to a Cat C-Series or Cummins QSL-powered generator.
Do the GEP150 and GEP220 share parts?
Yes. Both use the same Perkins 1106A 7.0L inline-6 platform with different turbocharging calibrations. Service procedures, oil filters, fuel filters, and many engine components are interchangeable, simplifying fleet spare parts inventory for operators running both models.

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