Engines and Components 2008 Press Releases and Information

WATERLOO, Iowa (March 26, 2008) — John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) will exhibit its two new marine engines — the 6068SFM75 and the 6125SFM75 — at the Fish Expo Atlantic show April 9 and 10. These engines feature increased power ratings, are MARPOL Annex VI compliant and meet EPA Tier 2, IWT (2004/26/EC) and RDC (2003/44/EC) emissions regulations.

Product highlights:

• The PowerTech 6125SFM75 has 12.5L of displacement and provides 455 kW (610 hp) at 2100 rpm. It is the most powerful engine manufactured by John Deere. The 6125SFM75 consumes a very competitive 118.5 liters of fuel per hour (31.3 gallons) at full-load rated speed. It is a six-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-sea water aftercooled marine engine.

• The PowerTech 6068SFM75 has 6.8L of displacement and provides 298 kW (400 hp) at 2800 rpm. It is the newest marine engine offered by John Deere. It consumes 77.6 liters of fuel per hour (20.5 gallons) at full-load rated speed. The 6068SFM75 is a six-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-sea water aftercooled marine engine.

"We are very happy to be able to offer our customers an expanded lineup of marine engines with more and higher horsepower ratings," says Carl Micu, sales product manager for JDPS. "We designed the new 6125SFM75 and 6068SFM75 to provide high power output while maintaining the legendary long-term reliability our customers have come to expect from John Deere marine engines. These engines live up to the reputation our marine products have earned for rugged durability, fuel economy, quiet operation and ease of maintenance."

All of these engines are excellent choices for cruisers, trawler yachts, houseboats and other recreational applications. Every John Deere marine engine meets emissions requirements, and they range in power from 56 to 455 kW (80 hp to 610 hp).

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) manufactures and markets 30 kW to 448 kW (40 hp to 600 hp) industrial diesel engines and 56 kW to 455 kW (75 hp to 610 hp) marine diesel engines, as well as drivetrain components for use in a variety of off-highway applications. JDPS can be contacted at 1-800-JD-ENGINE (1-800-533-6446), or via email at jdpower@JohnDeere.com. Information about the full line of JDPS engines and drivetrain components can be accessed at www.JohnDeere.com/jdpower.

John Deere (Deere & Company — NYSE: DE) is the world’s leading provider of advanced products and services for agriculture and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.