John Deere introduces powerful, reliable Tier 3 marine engine lineup

The PowerTech 6090AFM85, PowerTech 6090SFM85, PowerTech 6135AFM85 and PowerTech 6135SFM85 propulsion and generator-drive engines offer customers hassle-free replacement options. Power ratings include:

• The 6090AFM85 engine is available in four different propulsion ratings from 213 to 317 kW (285 to 425 hp); gen-set ratings include 195 kW (261 hp) at 1500 rpm for 50 Hz and 222 kW (297 hp) at 1800 rpm for 60 Hz.

• The 6090SFM85 model is available in five different propulsion ratings from 242 to 410 kW (325 to 550 hp); gen-drive ratings include 222 kW (298 hp) at 1500 rpm for 50 Hz and 278 kW (373 hp) at 1800 rpm for 60 Hz. It is an excellent choice for high-speed craft such as sportfishing boats and planing hull yachts.

• The 6135AFM85 engine is available in four different propulsion ratings from 272 to 429 kW (365 to 575 hp); gen-set ratings include 278 kW (373 hp) at 1500 rpm for 50 Hz and 334 kW (448 hp) at 1800 rpm for 60 Hz.

• The 6135SFM85 model, the most powerful engine produced by John Deere, is available in five different propulsion ratings from 317 to 559 kW; gen-drive ratings include 334 kW at 1500 rpm for 50 Hz and 416 kW at 1800 rpm for 60 Hz. It is ideal for high-horsepower applications such as patrol craft, launches, workboats, fishing boats, trawler yachts and sportfishing boats.

John Deere Tier 3 marine engines meet current European Union emissions requirements (EU RCD) for propulsion engines used on recreational crafts and inland waterway vessels (EU IWV Stage III A). They also meet current limits established by International Maritime Organization (IMO) MARPOL Annex VI (IMO Stage II).

“John Deere Tier 3 marine engines offer customers hassle-free replacement options,” said Carl Micu, manager of North American engine sales for JDPS. “Our larger Tier 2 marine engines were developed with Tier 3 emissions regulations in mind, allowing us to transition to Tier 3 without significant hardware changes. These engines will provide customers with a similar package and performance while meeting the more stringent regulations.”

“In addition to emissions compliance, our complete Tier 3 marine engine lineup offers the power, reliable performance, long life, fuel efficiency, quiet operation, ease of maintenance and simplified integration that customers have come to expect from John Deere.”

Amongst this new Tier 3 marine engine range, the 4045AFM85 rated at 225 hp will be exhibited at the SMM show (the leading international maritime trade fair) in Hamburg (9-12 September) by John Deere marine German distributor, Lindenberg-Anlagen GmbH - booth 213 Hall A3. Two other engines will complete the offer displayed during the show: the 6090SFM75 rated at 550 hp and the 6135AFM75 rated at 575 hp.

About Deere & Company

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.