PowerTech® 6068H

6068HF120 – 153 kW @ 1500 rpm

6068HF150 – 187 kW @ 1800 rpm
SPECIFICATIONS for GEN SET Applications
TA LUFT approved @ 1500 rpm Bare Engines
EPA - CARB Tier 1 Certified @ 1800 rpm PERFORMANCE DATA
Speed Generator Fan Power Power Calculated Gen Set rating
(Hz) Efficiency Factor
% Prime Standby
kW
kW net kVA kWe kW net kVA kWe

1500 (50) 88-92 5 0.8 134 147-154 118-123 148 162-169 130-136

1800 (60) 88-92 6 0.8 164 180-189 144-151 181 198-207 158-166

STANDBY POWER
187 kW
Engine Power – kW

180

170

160

153 kW

1500 1800
Engine Speed – rpm

PRIME POWER
Engine Power – kW

180
170 kW
160

140
139 kW

1500 1800
Engine Speed – rpm
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Performance Data 1500 rpm 1800 rpm STANDBY POWER is the nominal engine power available at
Gross Rated Power (without fan) varying load factors for up to 500 hours per year. This rating
Prime = PRP – kW (hp) .......................................... 139 (186) 170 (228) conforms to ISO 8528-1 “limited time running power (LTP)”.
Standby = LTP – kW (hp) ...................................... 153 (205) 187 (251) The calculated generator set rating range for standby appli-
Rated Speed – rpm ........................................................ 1500 1800 cations is based on minimum engine power (nominal –5%) to
Low Idle Speed – rpm ........................................................ No No provide 100% meet-or-exceed performance for assembled
BMEP standby generator sets.
Prime = PRP – kPa (psi) ...................................... 1635 (237) 1666 (242)
Standby = LTP – kPa (psi).................................... 1800 (261) 1833 (266) PRIME POWER is the nominal power an engine is capable
Friction Power @ Rated Speed – kW (hp).................... 13 (17) 17 (23) of delivering with a variable load for an unlimited number of
Altitude Capability – m (ft) hours per year. This rating conforms to ISO 8528-1 “prime
Prime ................................................................ 2300 (7500) 2300 (7500) power (PRP)”.
1500 (5000) 1500 (5000)
Air: Fuel Ratio
Prime = PRP ............................................................ 27.4 : 1 28.6 : 1
Standby = LTP .......................................................... 27.9 : 1 29.0 : 1
Noise
Prime = PRP – dB(A) @ 1 m .......................................... 93.6 95.5
Standby = LTP – dB(A) @ 1 m ...................................... 94.9 96.9

Fuel Consumption – l/h 1500 rpm 1800 rpm

Prime = PRP Standby = LTP Prime = PRP Standby = LTP
25% Power .............................. 9.0 ...................... 10.0 ................................................ 11.5 ...................... 13.0
50% Power .............................. 17.5 ...................... 19.0 ................................................ 21.0 ...................... 23.5
75% Power .............................. 26.0 ...................... 28.5 ................................................ 32.0 ...................... 35.0 JOHN DEERE ENGINE MANUFACTURING

100% Power .............................. 33.5 ...................... 36.0 ................................................ 41.5 ...................... 45.0
Rated power guaranteed within + or –5% at SAE J1995 and ISO 3046.
ISO 9000
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Bare Engine Specification Data

598 mm 1204 mm
(23.5 in) (47.4 in)
Width Length

984 mm
(38.7 in)
Height

General Data Exhaust System 1500 rpm 1800 rpm

Models ................................................ 6068HF120 @ 1500 rpm Exhaust Flow
6068HF150 @ 1800 rpm Prime = PRP – m3/min (ft3/min) .................... 23.1 (816) 32.0 (1130)
Number of cylinders ................................................................ 6 Standby = LTP – m3/min (ft3/min) ................ 25.4 (897) 37.2 (1243)
Bore and Stroke – mm (in.) ....................106 x 127 (4.19 x 5.00) Exhaust Temperature
Displacement – dm3 (in3) .............................................. 6.8 (414) Prime = PRP – °C (°F) ................................ 555 (1031) 533 (991)
Compression Ratio ........................................................ 17.0 : 1 Standby = LTP – °C (°F) .............................. 575 (1067) 553 (1027)
Valves per Cylinder – Intake/Exhaust ................................ 1 / 1 Max. Allow. Back Pressure – kPa (in.H2O) ........ 7.5 (30) 7.5 (30)
Firing Order ............................................................ 1-5-3-6-2-4 Recommended Exhaust Pipe Dia – mm (in.) 101.6 (4) 101.6 (4)
Combustion System .......................................... Direct Injection
Engine type ........................................................ In-line, 4-cycle Cooling System 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
Aspiration ............................................................ Turbocharged Engine Heat Rejection
Charge Air Cooling System .......................................... Air to air Prime = PRP – kW (BTU/min) ...................... 57 (3241) 69.5 (3952)
Engine Crankcase Vent System ........................................ Open Standby = LTP – kW (BTU/min) .................. 64 (3640) 76.0 (4322)
Engine Crankcase Pressure – kPa (in.H 2O) .................... 0.5 (2) Air/Air Cooling Exchanger Heat Rejection
Prime = PRP – kW (BTU/min) ...................... 18 (1024) 21.5 (1223)
Physical Data Standby = LTP – kW (BTU/min) .................. 20 (1137) 23.5 (1336)
Length – mm (in.) .................................................... 1204 (47.4) Coolant Flow – L/min (gal/min) ........................ 144 (38) 174 (46)
Width – mm (in.) ........................................................ 598 (23.5) Thermostat Start to open – °C (°F).................... 82 (180) 82 (180)
Height – mm (in.) ........................................................ 984 (38.7) Max Water Pump Inlet Restrict – kPa (in.H2O) .... 5 (20) 7 (27)
Weight, dry – kg (lb) .................................................. 569 (1250) Engine Coolant Capacity – L (qt) ................ 11.3 (12.0) 11.3 (12.0)
(Includes flywheel housing, flywheel, & electrics) Recommended Pressure Cap – kPa (psi) .......... 69 (10) 69 (10)
Center of gravity location Maximum Top Tank Temp – °C (°F) ................ 105 (221) 105 (221)
From Rear Face of block (X-axis) – mm (in.) .......... 438 (17.2) Minimum Coolant Fill Rate – L/min (gal/min) ...... 11 (3) 11 (3)
Right of Crankshaft (Y-axis) – mm (in.) ........................ 1 (0.05) Minimum Air to Boil temperature – °C (°F) ...... 47 (117) 47 (117)
Above Crankshaft (Z-axis) – mm (in.) ........................ 157 (6.2)
Fuel System 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
Electrical Data Fuel Injection Pump .................................... Stanadyne Stanadyne
Recommended Battery Capacity (CCA) Governor Regulation ................................................ 5% 5%
12 Volt System – Amp ...................................................... 800 Governor Type ............................................ Mechanical Mechanical
24 Volt System – Amp ...................................................... 570 Total Fuel Flow
Maximum Allowable Starting Circuit Resistance Prime = PRP – kg/h (lb/h) .............................. 93 (205) 96 (212)
12 Volt System – Ohm .................................................. 0.0012 Standby = LTP – kg/h (lb/h) .......................... 93 (205) 96 (212)
24 Volt System – Ohm .................................................... 0.002 Maximum Fuel Transfer Pump Suction – m (ft) 0.9 (3) 0.9 (3)
Starter Rolling Current – 12 Volt System Fuel Filter Micron Size @ 98% Efficiency .................. 8 8
At 0°C (32°F) – Amp .......................................................... 920
This paper is environmentally friendly.

At –30°C (–22°F) – Amp .................................................. 1300 Lubrication System 1500 rpm 1800 rpm
(As it is not chlorine bleached)

Starter Rolling Current – 24 Volt System Oil Pressure at Rated Speed – kPa (psi) .......... 345 (50) 345 (50)
At 0°C (32°F) – Amp .......................................................... 600 Oil Pressure at Low Idle – kPa (psi) .................. 105 (15) 105 (15)
At –30°C (–22°F) – Amp .................................................... 700 In Pan Oil Temperature – °C (°F) .................... 115 (240) 115 (240)
Air System 1500 rpm 1800 rpm Total Engine Oil Capacity with filter – L (qt) .... 19 (20.1) 19 (20.1)
Maximum Allowable Temperature Rise Engine Angularity Limits (continuous)
Ambient Air to Engine Inlet – °C (°F) ............8 (15) 8 (15) Any Direction – degrees .......................................... 20 20
Maximum Air Intake Restriction
Dirty Air Cleaner – kPa (in. H2O) ............ 6.25 (25) 6.25 (25)
Clean Air Cleaner – kPa (in. H2O) ................ 3 (12) 3 (12)
7/5/5

Engine Air Flow

3 3
Prime = PRP – m /min (ft /min) ............ 10.2 (360) 12.8 (452)
Standby = LTP – m3/min (ft3/min) .......... 11.2 (395) 14.1 (498)
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Recommended Intake Pipe Dia – mm (in.) 76.2 (3) 76.2 (3)

Max. Temp. Out of Charge Air Cooler @ 25°C (77°F)
Ambient Air – °C (°F) ................................ 60 (140) 60 (140) Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
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