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John Deere 6068HG550

6068 Series

In Production

The John Deere 6068HG550 is a 6.8-litre inline-6 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 183 kVA / 146 kWe standby power at 1,500 RPM (50 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in United States. It meets Euro Stage V / U.S. EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards.

John Deere 6068HG550 6.8L L6 diesel generator engine — 183 kVA standby specifications
John Deere 6068HG550 6.8L L6 diesel generator engine — 183 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
183 kVA
Electrical Output
146 kWe
Cylinders
L6
Displacement
6.8 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 Power146.7132165
Standby Power162.2146182.5

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power160144180
Standby Power176.7159198.8

Technical Specifications

BrandJohn Deere
Model6068HG550
Series6068 Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement6.8 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage V / U.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the John Deere 6068HG550?

The John Deere 6068HG550 is rated at 183 kVA standby / 165 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 199 kVA standby / 180 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 6068HG550 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The John Deere 6068HG550 is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the John Deere 6068HG550 use?

The John Deere 6068HG550 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 6068HG550?

The John Deere 6068HG550 is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 6.8 L.

What emissions standard does the 6068HG550 meet?

The John Deere 6068HG550 is certified to Euro Stage V / U.S. EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards.

Is the John Deere 6068HG550 still in production?

Yes — the John Deere 6068HG550 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 6068HG550?

Yes — an official John Deere datasheet for the John Deere 6068HG550 can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

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

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