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John Deere 6068HFG20 vs Volvo Penta TAD880VE

The John Deere 6068HFG20 and Volvo Penta TAD880VE are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 171 kVA. Displacement is 6.8 L versus 7.7 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationJohn Deere 6068HFG20Volvo Penta TAD880VE
Headline rating171 kVA171 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)137 kWe137 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)125 kWe124 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)143 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)130 kWe
Displacement6.8 L7.7 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedU.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesIndia