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John Deere 6068HFG82 vs Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B

The John Deere 6068HFG82 and Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 223 kVA. Displacement is 6.8 L versus 7.7 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationJohn Deere 6068HFG82Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B
Headline rating223 kVA223 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)178 kWe178 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)162 kWe163 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)187 kWe196 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)170 kWe178 kWe
Displacement6.8 L7.7 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsEuro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesIndia