24 kVA Diesel Standby Generator – Perkins
Highest Quality Available – Perkins Diesel Engine & Stamford Alternator.
If you are looking for the highest quality standby generator available, then in our professional opinion there is no better engine then a Perkins Engine. For those few who demand the best that money can buy, this generator is for you.
CARB & EPA Approved !
Model AGI24X
$11,999.00
IN-STOCK for immediate delivery
Perkins brand engines are known around the world to be of the highest quality engines you can get. They are more expensive but you really do get a longer life out of them and its much easier to service since there are so many Perkins engine dealers and diesel shops familiar with them. A Diesel Generator like this Perkins Generator can last indefinitely with proper maintenance .
The Leroy Somer brand alternator / generator is brushless. It does not require any maintenance. The only contact point that can ware is one sealed ball-bearing that is rated for over 1000,00 hours.
What makes this Perkins engine and Leroy Somer brand a better choice to buy from us then any other is our equal in quality enclosure, wiring methods, component layout, built in belly fuel tank, larger muffler and free included Automatic Transfer Switch. Others just don’t build them as well as we do. You can see some of the details in the photos below. It is very important since this generator will live outside for many years that it is protected and secure and that is what our focus is with our design.
- Perkins warranties the engine for 3 years
- Leroy Somer warranties the alternator for 1 year
- 60 Hertz ( adjustable to 50 hz )
- Automatic Starting System
- Included 200 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch
- Battery Charging Alternator
- Digital Control Panel
- Mainline Circuit Breaker
- Skid Mounted
- Sound Attenuated Weatherproof Enclosure
- Vibration Isolators
- Weatherproof
- Exhaust Type: Dry Exhaust
- Base Mounted Fuel Tank
- Leroy Somer Alternator Generator End
- Generator Type: Diesel
- Governor: Mechanical Governor
- Industrial Muffler
- Single Phase
- 120/240 Volt
- Battery Rack and Cables with Battery Included.
This generator uses a world famous Perkins brand engine. Perkins Engines Company Limited, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is a diesel engine manufacturer for several markets including marine and stationary power plant based in Peterborough, England, USA and China. Worldwide, an estimated one in five tractors is powered by a Perkins engine.
If your looking for the most popular brand, highest value for your money and the security of knowing you can find support no matter where your located then this is the generator for you. Also Aurora Generators includes free of charge an installed 200 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch. You can’t find all this for less we guarantee it!
This generator will last longer, run quieter and cleaner then any other we sell. It has the new Tier 4 EPA approval and California CARB Approval Cleaner, Quieter and more fuel efficient. Best of all Perkins has a 3 year engine warranty. One of the best warranties in the industry.
Use it as your prime source of power, a backup for a solar home or for emergency standby. Run it 24/7 365 if you like. You only need to shut it down for normal routine maintenance such as an oil chance and refueling.
Perkins Engines

400 Series 404D-22G
- 23.9 kWm @ 1800 rev/min
- The 404D-22G ElectropaK is a powerful but quiet 2.2 liter naturally aspirated 4 cylinder compact package
Compact, Clean, Efficient Power
- Design features on the 400D range of ElectropaKs ensures clean rapid starting in all conditions whilst delivering impressive performance with low operating costs in a small, efficient package size
Lower Operating Costs
- The compact package Size makes Installation and transportation easier and more cost effective
- Operating and maintenance costs are reduced through excellent fuel and oil economy
- Service intervals are set at 500 hours as standard and Perkins provides comprehensive warranty cover for two years, with three years on major engine components. A low usage warranty package is also available
Long-term Power Solution
- The 400D range of ElectropaKs has been designed to fully comply with stringent EU and EPA emissions regulations, providing an emissions compliant power solution for the future
World-class Product Support
- Perkins is constantly researching, developing and investing in products and services. Total worldwide support is provided through a network of distributors and service outlets, providing access to over 50,000 parts and exchange units 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This support is enhanced by TIPSS (The Integrated Parts and Service System). TIPSS enables customers to electronically specify and order parts as well as service 400 Series engines with online guides and service tools
Emissions statement
- Certified against the requirements of EU2007 (EU 97/68/EC Stage II) and EPA Interim Tier 4 (EPA 40 CFR Part 1039 Interim Tier 4) legislation for non-road mobile machinery, powered by constant speed engines
| Engine Speed | Type Of Operation | Typical Generator Output (Net) | Engine Power | ||||
| Gross | Net | ||||||
| kVA | kWe | kWm | bhp | kWm | bhp | ||
| 1500 | Prime Power | 20.0 | 16.0 | 18.7 | 25.1 | 18.4 | 24.6 |
| Standby Power | 22.1 | 17.7 | 20.6 | 27.6 | 20.3 | 27.2 | |
| 1800 | Prime Power | 24.0 | 19.2 | 22.0 | 29.5 | 21.6 | 29.0 |
| Standby Power | 26.6 | 21.3 | 24.3 | 32.6 | 23.9 | 32.1 | |
Air Inlet
- Mounted air filter
Fuel System
- Mechanically governed cassette type fuel injection pump
- Split element fuel filter
Lubrication System
- Wet steel sump with filler and dipstick
- Spin-on full-flow lub oil filter
Cooling System
- Thermostatically-controlled system with belt driven coolant pump and pusher fan
- Mounted radiator, piping and guards
Electrical Equipment
- 12 volt starter motor and 12 volt 65 amp alternator with DC output
- Oil pressure and coolant temperature switches
- 12 volt shut off solenoid energised to run
- Glow plug cold start aid and heater/starter switch
Flywheel and Housing
- 1500/1800 rev/min
- High inertia flywheel to SAE J620 Size 71/2 Heavy
- Flywheel housing SAE 4 Long
- 3000 rev/min
- High inertia flywheel to SAE J620 Size 71/2 Light
- Flywheel housing SAE 4 Short
Mountings
- Front and rear engine mounting bracket
Optional Equipment
- Workshop manual
- Parts book
Alternator / Generator


Model: Leroy Somer LSA 42.2 L9
LEROY-SOMER has a presence on the North-American continent through the extensive network of its sister company US Motors, which is also a subsidiary of the main group shareholder, Emerson.
These networks include a number of partners : distributors, service centres, design offices, engineering offices. Technical support material is specific to each product line and is produced in a number of languages.
Main specifications
- Alternator brushless with exciter
- SHUNT excitation with A.V.R R 250
- Class H insulation
- Dedicated single phase winding, 4 wires, 2/3 pitch
- Single bearing or two bearing arrangement
- Prime mover gas or diesel engine
- IP23 enclosure
COMPLIANT WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
LSA 42.2 / 43.2 / 44.2 alternators conform to the main international standards and regulations: IEC 60034, NEMA MG 1.22, ISO 8528/3, CSA, UL 1446. UL 1004B on request, etc. It can be integrated into a CE marked generator. LSA 42.2 / 43.2 / 44.2 are designed, manufactured and marketed in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 environment.
TOP OF THE RANGE ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
- Class H insulation
- Standard 4-wire re-connectible.
- Dedicated single phase windings, type M or M1, optimised for frequency 60Hz, voltage 240V and PF = 1 (15% derating for use at PF = 0,8) (PF = 1 corresponds to general use for single phase voltage).
- 4 lead stator allowing the re-connections bellow :
- - 50 Hz : 230 V in series, 115 V in parallel
- - 60 Hz : 240 V in series, 120 V in parallel (excepted for LSA 44.2 : only series)
- Total harmonic content < 4%.
EXCITATION AND REGULATION SYSTEM SUITED TO THE APPLICATION
- Voltage regulator accuracy +/- 0,5%.
PROTECTION SYSTEM SUITED TO THE ENVIRONMENT
- LSA 42.2 / 43.2 / 44.2 are IP 23.
- Standard winding protection for clean environments with relative humidity </= 95 %, including indoor marine environments.
- Options:
- Filters on air inlet and air outlet (IP 44).
- Winding protections for harsh environments and relative humidity greater than 95%.
- Space heaters.
- Thermal protection for winding.
REINFORCED MECHANICAL STRUCTURE USING FINITE ELEMENT MODELLING
- Compact and rigid assembly to better withstand generator vibrations.
- Steel frame
- Aluminum (LSA 42.2) or cast iron (LSA 43.2/44.2) flanges and shields.
- Twin-bearing and single-bearing versions designed to be suitable for engines on the market.
- Half-key balancing.
- Greased for life bearings (regreasable bearings optional)
ACCESSIBLE TERMINAL BOX PROPORTIONED FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Easy access to the voltage regulator and to the connections.
- 8 way terminal block for reconnecting voltage reconnection.
| Alternator Model LSA 42.2 – 4 Pole 50 Hz (1500 r.p.m) – 60 Hz (1800 r.p.m) | |
| Insulation class | H |
| Winding pitch – Code | 2/3 pitch – winding M (M1 for M7/L9 at 60 Hz) |
| Leads | 4 |
| Drip proof | IP 23 |
| Air flow | 0,15 / 0,18 m3/s |
| Excitation system | SHUNT |
| A.V.R. model | R 250 |
| Voltage regulation (*) | 0,5 % |
| Total harmonic TGH / THC (**) | < 4 % |
| Waveform : NEMA = TIF – (**) | < 50 |
| Wave form : I.E.C. = THF – (**) | < 2 % |
| Ratings 50 Hz – 1500 r.p.m. | Ratings 60 Hz – 1800 r.p.m. | |||||||
| kVA / kW – Power factor = 1 | kVA / kW – Power factor = 1 | |||||||
| Duty/Ambiant T | Continuous / 40 C | St. By. 40 C | St. By. 27 C | Continuous / 40 C | St. By. 40 C | St. By. 27 C | ||
| Class / T rise | H / 125 K | F / 105 K | H / 150 K | H / 163 K | H / 125 K | F / 105 K | H / 150 K | H / 163 K |
| 230 V | 230 V | 230 V | 230 V | 240 V | 240 V | 240 V | 240 V | |
| 115 V | 115 V | 115 V | 115 V | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | |
| LSA 42.2 L9 | 25 | 22.5 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 33 |
Generator Panel

The generator panel is easy view with the door closed through the window or open as you see here. It is easy to quickly see engine and alternator status with the indicator lights or gauges. Operation is monitored by a generator controller that takes care of automatic starting and stopping. Low oil, high temperature and some other fault conditions such as battery charging are also monitored.
200 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch
Easy To Follow Wiring

Large Quiet Muffler



