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PowerTech 6.8L Engine

6068 engine

Features And Benefits

High-Pressure Common Rail Fuel System
  • Higher (33%) injection pressures, up to 1600 bar (23,000 psi)
  • Variable injection pressure and timing control
4-Valve Cylinder Head
  • New cylinder head with 4-valve design provides increased air flow resulting in higher low speed torque and better transient response time
John Deere Electronic Control Systems
  • Built in controls eliminates the need for costly add on engine warning systems and associated components
  • Service diagnostics and error codes automatically stored for later retrieval & ease of diagnostics
  • Built in engine synchronization feature
Centered, Vertical Injectors
  • Engines burn cleaner, resulting in lower emission and improved fuel economy with the aid of vertical injectors
Watercooled Turbocharger and Exhaust Manifold
  • Cooler and quieter environment for vessel and crew
  • Reduced external connections eliminates hoses and fittings that can leak or break
Replaceable Wet-type Cylinder Liners
  • Excellent heat dissipation
  • Hardened and precision machined for long life
  • Rebuild to original specifications
High Torque and Low Rated RPM
  • Excellent vessel control and maneuvering
  • Lower rated rpm limits vibration and noise for better crew comfort
  • Lower rated rpm limits vibration and noise for better crew comfort
Heat Exchanger
  • High-capacity heat exchanger designed for reliable operation in adverse conditions
Corrosion Resistant Components
  • Provides engine protection from the effects of seawater
High Power Density
  • High power density offers more power in a smaller package