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John Deere 6068HF285 vs Volvo Penta TAD881VE

The John Deere 6068HF285 and Volvo Penta TAD881VE are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 193 kVA. Displacement is 6.8 L versus 7.7 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationJohn Deere 6068HF285Volvo Penta TAD881VE
Headline rating193 kVA193 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)
Prime (50 Hz)
Standby (60 Hz)154 kWe154 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)139 kWe140 kWe
Displacement6.8 L7.7 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,800 RPM1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3U.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesIndia