New line up from John Deere

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has introduced a full line of its radiator-cooled, dry-exhaust-manifold PowerTech auxiliary drive engines.

The engines are suitable for powering a variety of deck auxiliaries including pumps, winches, cranes, hydraulics and generators and meet US Environmental Protection Agency marine tier three emissions regulations for US waterways.

The PowerTech engines are based on the John Deere PowerTech non-road Tier 3/Stage III A in-line, four and six cylinder engine platform and are aimed at offering reliable, cost-effective power to customers.

With displacements from 4.5 to 13.5L and power ratings from 74 to 448 kW (99 to 600 hp), the engines offer constant and variable speed ratings to meet a wide variety of application needs.

The PowerTech 4.5L engine is available with constant-speed ratings of 78 and 129 kW (105 and 173hp) at 1800 rpm.

There are four variable-speed ratings in the line-up in the PowerTech range, with the smallest the 4.5L / 74 kW (99 hp) at 2200 rpm and the largest the PowerTech 13.5L 448kW (600hp) at 2100rpm.

“We’re pleased to expand our product line with marine tier three-certified auxiliary power solutions for customers working the US waterways,” said Heather Balk, marine market planner at JDPS. “Our customers can depend on the performance of these engines to keep their operations productive.”

She added: “Our marine tier three auxiliary drive engines offer more of the reliable and cost-effective solutions that customers expect from John Deere.”

The new auxiliary drive engines will be available for order in summer 2014, with expected delivery later this year.

Visit John Deere at this year’s Seawork International on stand number A295.

By Katina Read