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John Deere Power Systems Displays New Marine Engines at Miami Boat Show
PowerTech™ 6.8L and 12.5L Diesel Engines Feature Increased Power Ratings
WATERLOO, IA (January 22, 2008) — John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) will exhibit its two new marine engines — the 6068SFM75 and the 6125SFM75 — at the Miami International Boat Show on Feb. 14 – 18. JDPS will also display its 4045TFM75 and the 6081AFM75 engines. All of these engines meet EPA Tier 2 and EU emissions requirements and are MARPOL Annex VI compliant.
Product highlights:
- The new PowerTech 6125SFM75 has 12.5L of displacement and offers up to 455 kW (610 hp). 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, turbocharged and air-to-seawater aftercooled marine engine.
- The PowerTech 6081AFM75 has 8.1L of displacement and offers up to 280 kW (375 hp). The 6081AFM75 is a six-cylinder, turbocharged and air-to-engine coolant aftercooled marine engine.
- The PowerTech 6068SFM75 has 6.8L of displacement and offers up to 298 kW (400 hp). 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, turbocharged and air-to-seawater aftercooled marine engine.
- The PowerTech 4045TFM75 has 4.5L of displacement and offers 101 kW (135 hp). The 4045TFM75 is a four-cylinder, turbocharged 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).
For further information, the news media should contact:
Tom Withers, Manager, Marketing Communications
John Deere Power Systems
WithersTomK@JohnDeere.com
Phone: (319) 292-4617
Fax: (319) 292-5075
Editorial Contact:
Jennifer Oredson
Two Rivers Marketing
jennifero@2rm.com
Phone: (515) 557-2010
Fax: (515) 557-2001
For general information, learn more.
About John Deere Power Systems
John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) manufactures and markets 30 to 448 kW (40 to 600 hp) industrial diesel engines and 56 to 455 kW (75 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.
About John Deere
Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment, a major manufacturer of construction equipment, and a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care. John Deere also manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment and provides landscape and worldwide financial services. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.
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