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John Deere Marine: 6068TFM50

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6068TFM50

Marine Propulsion Engine
  • 6.8L PowerTech™
  • 115-168 kW (154-225 hp)

Features

Watercooled turbocharger and exhaust manifold
  • Cooler and quieter environment for vessel and crew

Replaceable wet-type cylinder liners
  • Excellent heat dissipation

  • Hardened and precision machined for long life

  • Rebuild to original specifications

Corrosion resistant components
  • Provides engine protection from the effects of seawater

Either-side service
  • Oil fill and dipstick combinations

  • Remote oil filter for easier service access

  • Application and service flexibility to provide installation convenience plus fast and easy maintenance

Heat exchanger or keel-cooled
  • High-capacity heat exchanger designed for reliable operation in adverse conditions

  • Integrated expansion tank, heat exchanger and exhaust manifold

  • Keel cooler or heat exchanger options provide application flexibility

High torque and low rated RPM
  • Enables the engine to turn larger propellers at lower speed for best efficiency

  • Excellent vessel control and maneuvering

  • Lower rated rpm limits vibration and noise for better crew comfort

Fuel system
  • Proven and reliable Mechanical Governor

Specifications

Emissions Certifications

Non-Certified

General Data (based on standard option configuration)

Weight, dry - kg (lb)

730 (1609)

Model

Number of cylinders

Displacement-- L (cu in)

Bore and Stroke-- mm (in)

Engine Type

Aspiration

Height-- mm (in)

Length - mm (in)

Width Maximum - mm (in)

6068TFM50

6

6.8 (415)

106 x 127 (4.17 x 5.00)

In-line, 4-cycle

712 (28.0)

Turbocharged

1141 (44.9)

881 (34.7)

Engine Specifications

Performance Rating

M1

M2

Power KW (bhp)
Rated Speed (rpm)
Rated fuel consumption {L/hr(gal/hr)}

115 ( 154 )
2300

130.5 ( 175 )
2400
36.3 ( 9.6 )

M3

149 ( 200 )
2500

M4

168 ( 225 )
2600
46.8 ( 12.4 )

M Rating

<=65%

M1 - Typical annual usage (hr)

M1 - Typical full-power operation (hr)

M1 - Typical load factor

Unrestricted

Uninterrupted

<65%

M2 - Typical annual usage (hr)

000-5

M2 - Typical full-power operation (hr)

16 of each 24 hr

M2 - Typical load factor

<=40%

M3 - Typical annual usage (hr)

M3 - Typical full-power operation (hr)

M3 - Typical load factor

000-4

4 of each 12 hr

<=50%

M4 - Typical annual usage (hr)

000-3

M4 - Typical full-power operation (hr)

1 of each 12 hr

M4 - Typical load factor

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