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John Deere 6068HFG05

6068 Series

The John Deere 6068HFG05 is a 6.8-litre inline-6 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 175 kVA / 140 kWe standby power at 1,500 RPM (50 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in United States. It meets U.S. EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards.

John Deere 6068HFG05|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L66.8 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION175 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT140 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

175 kVA

Electrical Output

140 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

6.8 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

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

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime141.1127158.8
Standby155.6140175
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime140126157.5
Standby154.4139173.8

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandJohn Deere
Model6068HFG05
Series6068 Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement6.8 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the John Deere 6068HFG05?

The John Deere 6068HFG05 is rated at 175 kVA standby / 159 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 174 kVA standby / 158 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 6068HFG05 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The John Deere 6068HFG05 is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the John Deere 6068HFG05 use?

The John Deere 6068HFG05 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 6068HFG05?

The John Deere 6068HFG05 is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 6.8 L.

What emissions standard does the 6068HFG05 meet?

The John Deere 6068HFG05 is certified to U.S. EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards.

Is the John Deere 6068HFG05 still in production?

Yes — the John Deere 6068HFG05 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 6068HFG05?

Yes — an official John Deere datasheet for the John Deere 6068HFG05 can be downloaded from this page.

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