John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) will begin production of three new marine engines. The PowerTech™ 6068AFM75, 6090SFM75 and 6135SFM75 marine engines offer a power range of 139kW (186hp) up to 559kW (750hp).
These new engines are due to hit the water in early 2010. All of these engines meet EPA Tier 2 and EU emissions requirements and are MARPOL Annex VI compliant.
The PowerTech 6068AFM75 has 6.8L of displacement and boasts up to 246kW (330hp). This engine delivers high horsepower in a small package and offers more flexibility in this popular power range. The 6068AFM75 is a 6-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-coolant aftercooled marine engine with more low-speed torque and better transient-response times.
The PowerTech 6090SFM75 has 9.0L of displacement and offers up to 373kW (500hp). The 6090SFM75 is a 6-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-seawater aftercooled marine engine.
The PowerTech 6135SFM75 has 13.5L of displacement and boasts up to 559kW (750hp). This engine is the most powerful engine produced by John Deere and offers high torque at low-rated speeds. The 6135SFM75 is a six-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-seawater aftercooled marine engine.
