New John Deere 6.8L generator drive gen-set engine: 250 kVA prime power in a compact, powerful package

John Deere’s new engine hits the key power node of 250 kVA prime power in a

6.8L package. The engine offers an exceptionally high power density combined

with outstanding fuel efficiency without compromising on quality. For OEMS this

means they can develop competitive and cost-effective generator sets that offer

their customers reliable, concentrated and low-cost power.

Generally, 250 kVA generator sets are driven by larger engines, but the John Deere 250kVA engine packs a powerful punch in a 6.8L package. To achieve this, John Deere built on proven technologies developed to meet emission regulations for its certified engines, such as its high pressure common rail technology, hardened block and piston and 4-valve cylinder heads. The 250 kVA engine is available as a bare engine or as a power unit which includes factory mounted cooling package and air filter.

For OEMs, the 6.8L engine allows them to design smaller canopies. Material, installation and transport costs are reduced, in a solution that is compact yet powerful. With switchable speeds - 1500 and 1800 rpm -, the same engine can be used in 50Hz or 60Hz applications.

This reduces the number of different engine references OEMs must store, making stock management easier and more cost-effective. The power unit version decreases development costs as well as time to market.

For end-users, reliability, installation and running costs are high on the agenda. A generator set with a 6.8L 250 kVA engine can be very compact, reducing footprint and installation costs. The engine also boasts exceptional load acceptance and low fuel consumption, while optional crank case ventilation keeps the canopy environment clean. In applications where multiple generators run in parallel, the engine’s electronic controls enable unit synchronization.

In EU countries, the new, non-certified 250 kVA prime / 275 kVA stand-by power engine is suitable for stationary generator sets (both stand-by and prime). In non-regulated countries, it can be used for mobile applications as well. OEMs and end-users can rely on John Deere’s global network of expert and committed engineers for integration and service support.

For more information on how the new John Deere 6.8L 250 kVA engine helps OEMs and end-users to remain competitive and cost-efficient, contact JDEngine@JohnDeere.com

About Deere & Company

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land — those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity. John Deere Power Systems manufactures and markets 30 kW to 448 kW (40 hp to 600 hp) industrial diesel engines and 56 kW to 559 kW (75 hp to 750 hp) marine diesel engines, as well as drivetrain components for use in a variety of off-highway applications.

For more information, visit John Deere Power Systems at www.JohnDeere.com/jdpower.