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John Deere 6068HFG85

6068 Series

The John Deere 6068HFG85 is a 6.8-litre inline-6 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 256 kVA / 205 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 6068HFG85|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L66.8 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION256 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT205 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

256 kVA

Electrical Output

205 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)
Prime206.7186232.5
Standby227.8205256.3

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandJohn Deere
Model6068HFG85
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 6068HFG85?

The John Deere 6068HFG85 is rated at 256 kVA standby / 233 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 6068HFG85 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The John Deere 6068HFG85 is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the John Deere 6068HFG85 use?

The John Deere 6068HFG85 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 6068HFG85?

The John Deere 6068HFG85 is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 6.8 L.

What emissions standard does the 6068HFG85 meet?

The John Deere 6068HFG85 is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Is the John Deere 6068HFG85 still in production?

Yes — the John Deere 6068HFG85 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 6068HFG85?

Yes — an official John Deere datasheet for the John Deere 6068HFG85 can be downloaded from this page.

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