John Deere expands Marine Tier 3 engine lineup

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has introduced new propulsion ratings to its powerful, reliable EPA Marine Tier 3 engine offerings. The new PowerTechTM 4045TFM85 propulsion ratings expand the John Deere Marine Tier 3 lineup with two ratings for continuous and heavy duty applications (M1 rating with 75 kW (100 hp) at 2400 rpm and M2 rating with 93 kW (125 hp) at 2500 rpm.

The PowerTech 4.5L ratings join the previously announced lineup of John Deere Marine Tier 3 propulsion engines from 75 to 559 kW (100 to 750 hp). The 4045TFM85 meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations, NRMM (EU 97/68/EC) as amended and are MARPOL Annex VI exempt.

“We''re excited to continue offering new Tier 3 solutions to meet customer needs,” said Heather Balk, marine market planner at JDPS. “The PowerTech 4045TFM85 engine is an excellent choice for newly constructed and repowered launches, workboats, trawler yachts and more.”

Features of the PowerTech 4.5L propulsion engine include a high-pressure common-rail fuel system, a water-cooled exhaust manifold, and the choice of keel cooled or integrated heat exchanger configurations.

The PowerTech 4.5L propulsion engine is now available for order. All John Deere marine power solutions are available through John Deere marine engine distributors and marine dealers.

For more information about John Deere marine engine offerings, contact a

John Deere Power Systems marine engine distributor or marine dealer, or stop by our French Distributor booth NPS SAS - E34 HALL 6 - at the EUROMARITIME Show, Feb. 3 through Feb. 5 in Paris, France.

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Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land — those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world''s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity. John Deere Power Systems manufactures and markets 30 kW to 448 kW (40 hp to 600 hp) industrial diesel engines and 56 kW to 559 kW (75 hp to 750 hp) marine diesel engines, as well as drivetrain components for use in a variety of off-highway applications.