John Deere offers new engine ratings for global marine markets

John Deere Power Systems is releasing new marine engine ratings to help customers worldwide to meet new market needs and meet diesel emissions regulations around the world.

“As the marine market evolves, so do our customers’ needs. Keeping that in mind, we are committed to providing the marine engines and power ratings they need to be successful,” said Heather Balk, marine market planner at John Deere Power Systems. “John Deere continues to expand our portfolio for specific markets and offer additional ratings to comply with a wide array of emissions regulations.”

Prepared for marine hybrid power

Many John Deere customers are beginning to introduce hybrid power in their vessels. To help customers meet hybrid emissions regulations, John Deere says it will release of PowerTech 6090SFM85 rating for hybrid vessels with diesel power.

The variable speed rating will be 242 kW (325 hp) at 2,000 rpm and the engine will meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Marine Tier 3 and International Maritime Organization Tier 2 emissions standards, and will be certified to E3 propulsion test cycle for commercial applications used with variable pitch or electronically coupled propellers.

This rating is aimed at hybrid vessels that require a variable-speed generator drive engine to develop electrical power for any combination of electric propulsion, energy storage, hotel load and auxiliary electric loads.

Marine EU Stage V options for inland waterway applications

To address the market-specific needs of European inland waterway applications, John Deere will offer two marine generator drive ratings that are EU Stage V compliant on the PowerTech 4045TFM85 and 6068AFM85 models. The 4.5L rating will be 61 kWm prime at 1,500 rpm and the 6.8L rating will be 117 kWm prime at 1,500 rpm. Both prime ratings include a 10% overload capability and conform to ISO 8528 prime power.

The 4.5L and 6.8L engines feature a water-cooled exhaust manifold and turbocharger — both of which create a cool and quiet environment for passengers and crew. Both engines are type approved by the following marine classification societies: ABS, BV, CCS, DNV-GL, and LR.

The EU Stage V generator drive ratings below 130 kW are anticipated to be available to order later this year, with production set to begin in early 2020.

Prepared to meet Marine China Stage I

Keeping its global customers in mind, John Deere is prepared to meet China Stage I marine emissions standards. These standards apply to new marine engines at or above 37 kW that are registered in China for operation in Chinese territorial waters.

John Deere will release new emission label options for 50 Hz generator drive ratings for the PowerTech 4045TFM85, 4045AFM85 and 6068AFM85 engines, which will comply with China Stage I marine emissions standards. The new emission label options are expected to be available in early 2020.

All John Deere marine power solutions are available through authorized John Deere marine engine distributors and marine dealers.