ENGINE PERFORMANCE CURVE

PowerTechTM 6.8L Engine

Rating: M2 - 280 HP (209 kW) @ 2500 rpm
Application:Marine Model: 6068SFM85

900
Crankshaft 811 lb-ft (1100 Nm)
800 1085
REFERENCE CONDITIONS
Torque - lb-ft

Torque - Nm
700 949
REFERENCE CONDITIONS
Air Intake Restriction......................................................................12 in.H 2O (3 kPa)
Exhaust Back Pressure................................................................ 30 in.H2O (7.5 kPa)
Air Intake Restriction…………………………………………………………………. 12 in.H2O (3 kPa)
600 814
Rated speed
Exhaust Backand power
Pressure………………………………………………………… 30 in.H2O (7.5 kPa)
Gross power guaranteed within ±5% at SAE J1995 and ISO 3046
500 678 J1995 and ISO 3046 conditions:
77 ˚F (25 ˚C) air inlet temperature
400 542 29.31 in.Hg (99 kPa) barometric pressure
Rated speed and power 104 ˚F (40 ˚C) fuel inlet temperature
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 0.853 fuel specific gravity @ 60 ˚F (15.5 ˚C)
J1995 and ISO 3046 conditions:
Ambient air temperature is defined to be the temperature of ambient air close to
300 224 operating vessel77 ˚F is
that (25not
˚C) influenced
air inlet temperature
in any manner by operating characteristics of the
vessel (free field temp).
Crankshaft 29.31 in.Hg (99 kPa) barometer
225 168 Conversion factors:
104 ˚F (40 ˚C) fuel inlet temperature
Power: kW = hp x 0.746

Power - kW
Power - hp

0.853 Fuel:
fuel specific
1 gal = gravity
7.1 lb, 1@
L=600.85
˚F (15.5
kg ˚C)
150 112 Torque: N·m = lb-ft x 1.356

All values from currently available data. Subject to manufacturing and measurement
75 Propeller Power 56 variations and to change without notice.
Actual performance is subject to application and operation conditions outside of John
Deere control.
Conversion factors:
0 0
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 Power: kW = hp x 0.746

Notes: Fuel: 1 gal = 7.1 lb, 1 L = 0.85 kg

16 61 Torque:
M2: The M2 rating N·m = lb-ft x 1.356
is for marine propulsion applications that operate up to 3,000 hours
per year and have load factors up to 65%. This rating is for applications that are in
14 53 continuous use, and use full power for no more than 16 hours out of each 24 hours of
operation. The remaining time of operation must be at cruising speeds.
12 45
Possible Applications: Short-range tugs and towboats (pool boats), long-range
10 Propeller Fuel 38 ferryboats, large passenger vessels, and offshore displacement hull fishing boats under
Fuel - gal/hr

Fuel - L/hr

18 m (60 ft).
8 30

6 23

4 15 Designed/Calibrated to meet: Certified by:

2 8 • EPA Commercial Marine Tier 3

0 0 • IMO MARPOL Annex VI Compliant

1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 • NRMM (97/68/EC), as amended
Engine Speed - RPM
Ref: Engine Emission Label 15-Aug-12
Performance Curve: 6068SFM85_B
All values at rated speed, power, and standard conditions, per SAE J1995 unless otherwise noted.
Engine Performance Curves 6068 - Marine August 2012
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General Data Physical Data

Model 6068SFM85 Length to rear face of block 1027 mm 40.4 in
Number of Cylinders 6 Length maximum 1317 mm 51.9 in
Bore 106 mm 4.17 in Width maximum 872 mm 34.3 in
Stroke 127 mm 5.00 in Height, crank centerline to top 645 mm 25.4 in
3
Displacement 6.8 L 415 in Height, crank centerline to bottom 293 mm 293 in
Compression Ratio 16.3:1 Weight, with oil, no coolant (includes engine, flywheel
0 kg 0 lb
Valves per Cylinder, Intake/Exhaust 2/2 housing, flywheel, and electronics)
Combustion System Direct injection Center of Gravity Location, X-axis From Rear Face 0 mm 0.0 in
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4 of Block
Engine Type In line, 4 Cycle Center of Gravity Location, Y-axis Right of Crankshaft 0 mm 0.0 in
Aspiration Turbocharged and Aftercooled Center of Gravity Location, Z-axis Above Crankshaft 0 mm 0.0 in
Aftercooling System Seawater cooled Max. Allowable Static Bending Moment At Rear Face
814 Nm 600 lb-ft
Engine Crankcase Vent System Closed of Flywheel Housing with 5-G Load
Thrust Bearing Load Limit, Forward Continuous 2.2 kN 495 lbf
Cooling System* Thrust Bearing Load Limit, Forward Intermittent 4 kN 899 lbf
Total Engine to Seawater Heat Rejection** 161.15 kW 9173 BTU/min Thrust Bearing Load Limit, Rearward Continuous 1 kN 225 lbf
Aftercooler Heat Rejection 39.5 kW 2248 BTU/min Thrust Bearing Load Limit, Rearward Intermittent 2 kN 450 lbf
Coolant Flow 242 L/min 64 gal/min
Thermostat Start to Open 82 ˚C 180 ˚F Electrical System
Thermostat Fully Open 95 ˚C 203 ˚F Min. Recommended Battery Capacity, 12V @32 ˚F (0 ˚C) 925 amps
Min. Coolant Fill Rate 12 L/min 3.2 gal/min Min. Recommended Battery Capacity, 24V @32 ˚F (0 ˚C) 625 amps
Min. Pressure Cap 110.3 kPa 16 psi Starter Rolling Current, 12V @32 ˚F (0 ˚C) 920 amps
Max. External Coolant Restriction 40 kPa 5.8 psi Starter Rolling Current, 24V @32 ˚F (0 ˚C) 600 amps
Normal Operation Max Top Tank Temperature 100 ˚C 212 ˚F Min. Voltage at ECU during Cranking, 12V 6 volts
≤ 5% of Total Operating Time Top Min. Voltage at ECU during Cranking, 24V 10 volts
100-110 ˚C 212-230 ˚F
Tank Temperature Max. Allowable Start Circuit Resistance, 12V 0.002 ohms
Absolute Max Top Tank Temperature 110 ˚C 230 ˚F Max. Allowable Start Circuit Resistance, 24V 0.0012 ohms
Recommended Fuel Cooler 10 kW 573 BTU/min Recommended Starter Cable, 12V 100" #00
Engine Radiated Heat 28 kW 1621 BTU/min Recommended Starter Cable, 24V 100" #2
Recommended Starter Cable, 12V 200" #0000 or 2 #00
Recommended Starter Cable, 24V 200" #0
Electrical Component Maximum Temperature Limit 125 ˚C 257 ˚F

* The cooling system should be capable of typical at ambient up to the maximum

conditions in which the vessel will operate.
Typical operation is defined as the average load sustainable in the vessel over 10 min.
Performance Curve: 6068SFM85_B
** Reference 32 ˚C Sea Water Temperature

All values at rated speed, power, and standard conditions, per SAE J1995 unless otherwise noted.
Engine Performance Curves 6068 - Marine Sheet 2 - August 2012
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Fuel System Air Intake System

ECU Description L14 Engine Air Flow 17 m3/min 600.3 ft3/min
Fuel Injection Pump HPCR Intake Manifold Pressure 227 kPa 32.9 psi
Governor Type Electronic Manifold Air Temperature 35 ˚C 95 ˚F
Volumetric Fuel Consumption 56.7 L/hr 15.0 gal/hr Maximum Manifold Air Temperature 67 ˚C 153 ˚F
Mass Fuel Consumption 48.2 kg/hr 106 lb/hr Max. Allowable Temperature Rise, Ambient
17 ˚C 30 ˚F
Total Fuel Volumetric Flow 192 L/hr 50.7 gal/hr Air to Engine Inlet
Total Fuel Mass Flow 163 kg/hr 360 lb/hr Max. Air Intake Restriction, Clean Air Cleaner 3 kPa 12 in.H2O
Max. Fuel Inlet Restriction* 20 kPa 80 in.H2O Max. Air Intake Restriction, Dirty Air Cleaner 6.25 kPa 25 in.H2O
Max. Fuel Inlet Pressure 20 kPa 80 in.H2O Min. Ventilation Area 0.105 m2 162 in2
Max Fuel Return Pressure 20 kPa 80 in.H2O
Max. Fuel Height Above Transfer Pump 2.4 m 7.9 ft Performance Data
Max. Leak-off Return Height 2.4 m 7.9 ft Rated Power 209 kW 280 hp
Max. Fuel Inlet Height Above Fuel Tank Supply 2.4 m 7.9 ft Rated Speed 2500 RPM
Normal Operation Fuel Temperature 40 ˚C 104 ˚F Peak Torque Speed 1800 RPM
Max. Fuel Inlet Temperature 100 ˚C 212 ˚F Low Idle Speed 600 RPM
Min. Recommended Fuel Line Inside Diameter 7.46 mm 0.29 in Rated Torque 798 Nm 589 ft-lb
Min. Recommended Fuel Line Size 5 (-) AN Peak Torque 1100 Nm 811 ft-lb
Primary Fuel Filter 10 mic BMEP, Rated 1475 kPa 214 psi
Secondary Fuel Filter 2 mic Rated Pferdestärke (metric hp) 253 ps
Front Drive Capacity, Intermittent 907 Nm 669 lb-ft
Lubrication System Front Drive Capacity, Continuous 907 Nm 669 lb-ft
Oil Pressure at Rated Speed 415 kPa 60 psi
Oil Pressure at Low Idle (800rpm)** 180 kPa 26 psi Exhaust System
Max. Crankcase Pressure 2 kPa 8 in.H2O Exhaust Flow 40.1 m3/min 1416 ft3/min
Maximum Installed Angle, Front Down 0 deg Exhaust Flow @ gas STP 17.8 m3/min 629 ft3/min
Maximum Installed Angle, Front Up 12 deg Exhaust Temperature 449 ˚C 840 ˚F
Engine Angularity Limits Any Direction, Continuous*** 25 deg Max. Allowable Exhaust Restriction 7.5 kPa 30 in.H2O
Engine Angularity Limits Any Direction, Intermittent*** 35 deg Max. Shear on Turbocharger Exhaust Outlet 11 kg 24.3 lb
Max. Bending Moment on Turbocharger Exhaust
7 Nm 15.4 lb-ft
Seawater Pump System Outlet
Seawater Pump Flow 237 L/min 63 gal/min Min. Exhaust Pipe Diameter, Dry 114.3 mm 4.5 in
Max. Suction Lift 3 m 9.8 ft Min. Exhaust Pipe Diameter, Wet 127 mm 5.0 in
Max. Outlet Pressure 140 kPa 20 psi
Max. Inlet Restriction 30 kPa 4 psi
* With clean filters
** With John Deere Plus-50 IITM 15w-40, not applicable with break in oil.
Performance Curve: 6068SFM85_B
*** With 19BP option

All values at rated speed, power, and standard conditions, per SAE J1995 unless otherwise noted.
ust 2012 Engine Performance Curves 6068 - Marine Sheet 3 - August 2012
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Engine Performance Data Table

Engine Speed Crank Power Crank Torque * Prop Power * Prop Fuel * Prop BSFC
RPM kW hp Nm lb-ft kW hp L/hr gal/hr g/kW-hr
2500 209 280 799 589 209 280 57 15 231
2400 209 280 832 613 185 248 49 13 225
2300 209 280 868 640 163 218 42 11 220
2200 209 280 907 669 142 191 37 10 221
2100 209 280 951 701 124 166 33 9 223
2000 209 280 998 736 107 144 28 8 226
1900 209 280 1050 774 92 123 25 6 227
1800 207 278 1100 811 78 105 21 6 231
1700 187 251 1050 774 66 88 18 5 235
1600 158 211 941 694 55 74 15 4 237
1500 127 171 811 598 45 61 13 3 236
1400 108 144 733 541 37 49 10 3 238
1300 93 124 682 503 29 39 8 2 238
1200 81 109 648 478 23 31 7 2 250
1100 72 96 622 459 18 24 5 1 255
1000 62 83 593 437 13 18 4 1 272

* Theoretical 3.0 exponent propeller curve , measured at flywheel

Performance Curve: 6068SFM85_B

All values at rated speed, power, and standard conditions, per SAE J1995 unless otherwise noted.
ust 2012 Engine Performance Curves 6068 - Marine Sheet 4 - August 2012