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John Deere 4045HFG81

4045 Series

In Production

The John Deere 4045HFG81 is a 4.5-litre inline-4 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 65 kVA / 52 kWe standby power at 1,500 RPM (50 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in United States. It meets Euro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

John Deere 4045HFG81 4.5L L4 diesel generator engine — 65 kVA standby specifications
John Deere 4045HFG81 4.5L L4 diesel generator engine — 65 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
65 kVA
Electrical Output
52 kWe
Cylinders
L4
Displacement
4.5 L
Rated Speed
1,500 / 1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power52.24758.8
Standby Power57.85265

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power55.65062.5
Standby Power62.25670

Technical Specifications

BrandJohn Deere
Model4045HFG81
Series4045 Series
ConfigurationL4
Cylinders4
Displacement4.5 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the John Deere 4045HFG81?

The John Deere 4045HFG81 is rated at 65 kVA standby / 59 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 70 kVA standby / 63 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 4045HFG81 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The John Deere 4045HFG81 is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the John Deere 4045HFG81 use?

The John Deere 4045HFG81 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 4045HFG81?

The John Deere 4045HFG81 is an inline-4 (4-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 4.5 L.

What emissions standard does the 4045HFG81 meet?

The John Deere 4045HFG81 is certified to Euro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Is the John Deere 4045HFG81 still in production?

Yes — the John Deere 4045HFG81 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 4045HFG81?

Yes — an official John Deere datasheet for the John Deere 4045HFG81 can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Last database update
2026-05-29
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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