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John Deere 6068HF285

6068 Series

The John Deere 6068HF285 is a 6.8-litre inline-6 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 160 kVA / 128 kWe standby power at 1,800 RPM (60 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in United States. It meets U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

John Deere 6068HF285|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L66.8 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION160 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT128 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

160 kVA

Electrical Output

128 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

6.8 L

Rated Speed

1,800 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime128.9116145
Standby142.2128160

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandJohn Deere
Model6068HF285
Series6068 Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement6.8 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Tier 3
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the John Deere 6068HF285?

The John Deere 6068HF285 is rated at 160 kVA standby / 145 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 6068HF285 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The John Deere 6068HF285 is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the John Deere 6068HF285 use?

The John Deere 6068HF285 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 6068HF285?

The John Deere 6068HF285 is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 6.8 L.

What emissions standard does the 6068HF285 meet?

The John Deere 6068HF285 is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Is the John Deere 6068HF285 still in production?

Yes — the John Deere 6068HF285 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 6068HF285?

Yes — an official John Deere datasheet for the John Deere 6068HF285 can be downloaded from this page.

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