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6125HF070 Engine

The 6125HF070 is a 12.5 L 6-cylinder turbocharged – air to air intercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Katolight, including the D375FGJ4, D375FJJ4, D375FNJ4 and D375FPJ4.

Also known as: 6125HF070

Part of the 6125 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

12.5 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed

Service parts for the 6125HF070

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Fuel system

1 required
P550440Fuel filterfind

Oil system

1 required
P558615Oil filterfind

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Engine specifications

Displacement12.5 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged – Air to Air Intercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common problems

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  • Turbocharger ‘Screams’
    Cause: Broken blades (or other wheel failures)
    Fix: See ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING earlier in this section.
  • Turbocharger Turbine Wheel Carbon build-up behind turbine wheel caused by coked oil or combustion deposits
    Fix: Inspect turbocharger; repair/replace as required. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.
  • Turbocharger Noise or Vibration
    Fix: Check intake manifold gasket and manifold; repair as required. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.
  • Shaft seals worn
    Fix: Inspect turbocharger; repair/replace as required. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.
  • Oil starvation or insufficient lubrication
    Fix: Determine cause of lack of lubrication; repair as required. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.
  • Oil on Turbocharger Compressor Wheel or in Compressor Housing (Oil Being Pushed or Pulled through Center Housing)
    Cause: Excessive crankcase pressure
    Fix: Determine cause of excessive crankcase pressure; repair as required. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.
  • Oil in Intake Manifold or Dripping from Turbocharger Housing
    Cause: Air intake restriction
    Fix: Determine cause of intake restriction; repair as required. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.
  • Low Oil Pressure
    Cause: Low crankcase oil level, Clogged oil cooler or filter, Excessive oil temperature, Defective oil pump, Incorrect oil, Oil pressure regulating valve failure, Broken piston spray jet, Clogged oil pump screen or cracked pick-up tube, Excessive main or connecting rod bearing clearance
    Fix: Fill crankcase to proper oil level., Remove and inspect oil cooler. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer., Remove and inspect oil cooler. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer., Remove and inspect oil pump. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer., Drain crankcase and refill with correct oil., Remove and inspect oil pressure regulating valve. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer., Replace piston spray jet. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer., Remove oil pan and clean screen/replace pick-up tube., Determine bearing clearance. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.
  • Lack of Engine Power
    Cause: Improper clearance between turbine wheel and turbine housing
    Fix: See ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING earlier in this section.
  • High Oil Pressure
    Cause: Improper oil classification, Oil pressure regulating valve bushing loose (wanders), Improperly operating regulating valve, Plugged piston spray jet, Stuck or damaged filter bypass valve, Stuck or damaged oil cooler bypass valve
    Fix: Drain crankcase and refill with correct oil., Remove and inspect oil pressure regulating valve. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer., Remove and inspect oil pressure regulating valve. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer., Replace piston spray jet. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer., Remove and inspect filter bypass valve. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer., Remove and inspect oil cooler bypass valve. See your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer.
  • Hard to Start or Will Not Start
    Cause: Air leak in intake manifold.
    Fix: See ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING earlier in this section.
  • GENERATOR VOLTAGE IS FLUCTUATING
    Cause: Incorrect Speed, Verify speed with tachometer or frequency meter.
  • GENERATOR PRODUCES NO VOLTAGE OR RESIDUAL VOLTAGE
    Cause: Regulator Fuse Blown, Check fuse with an ohmmeter. Replace bad fuse, refer tofjazeugte)
    Fix: Check to be sure meter phase selector switch is not in the off position.
  • GENERATOR PRODUCES LOW VOLTAGE WHEN LOAD IS APPLIED
    Cause: Overload, Measure amps and verify that the load does not exceed the nameplate rating of the generator. Refer to section 8.
  • GENERATOR PRODUCES LOW VOLTAGE - NO LOAD
    Cause: Underspeed Operation, Check speed using tachometers and/or frequency meters.

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the 6125HF070.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter33358 Amazon eBay $17.79 PartsGeek $13.97
Oil filter51607 Amazon eBay $18.02 PartsGeek $10.97
Battery
Belt
Coolant
Oil
Spark plug

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Parts cataloged across the 6125 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
RE500226ALTERNATORalternator
RE500227ALTERNATORalternator
RE501112ALTERNATORalternator
RE551447ALTERNATORalternator
RE551448ALTERNATORalternator
RE65414ALTERNATORalternator
SE501810ALTERNATOR (REMAN FOR RE501112 (12V, 105A) (3109))alternator
SE501836ALTERNATOR (REMAN FOR RE500227) (12V, 90A)alternator
SE501839ALTERNATORalternator
SE501842ALTERNATORalternator
DZ118775FAN BELTbelt
RE507284FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
SE501957FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE (REMAN FOR RG33967)injector
RE58935Oil Filteroil_filter
RE523266CRANKSHAFT PULLEYother_service
RE530733(OD = 361 MM) (6802) (6801)other_service
RE536213SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLYother_service
SE501269CONNECTING ROD (REMAN FOR RE522978 (4802))other_service
SE501664CRANKSHAFT (REMAN FOR RE51761 (4701))other_service
SE501726CONNECTING ROD (REMAN FOR RE532355 (4802))other_service
SE502394CONNECTING ROD (REMAN FOR RE535965 (4802))other_service
SE502570COMPLETE BLOCK ASSEMBLYother_service
SE502572COMPLETE BLOCK ASSEMBLYother_service
SE502812CONTROLLER ((LEVEL 6 ) REMAN FOR RE507980 (8411))other_service
SE502922CONTROLLER ((LEVEL 6 ) REMAN FOR RE507981 (8412))other_service
SE501229WATER PUMP (REMAN FOR RE549135 (2006) (2008))pump
SE501594OIL PUMP (REMAN FOR RE527933)pump
RE515843(12 V) (3008)starter
RE515895STARTERstarter
RE539584STARTER (12V)starter
RE540886STARTERstarter
SE501862STARTER (REMAN FOR RE515843) (12V)starter
SE501874STARTER (REMAN FOR RE539584) (12V)starter
SE502679STARTER (REMAN FOR RE540886) (24V)starter
SE502189TURBO CHARGER (REMAN FOR RE521355)turbocharger

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Filters for this engine

  • Fuel filter: Donaldson P550440 Wix 33358 Ac Delco TP1067
  • Oil filter: Donaldson P558615 Wix 51607 Ac Delco PF1070F

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Common questions

What is the displacement of the 6125HF070?

The 6125HF070 has a displacement of 12.5 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the 6125HF070 engine?

The 6125HF070 powers 10 generator set(s), including Katolight D375FGJ4, Katolight D375FJJ4, Katolight D375FNJ4, Katolight D375FPJ4, Katolight D375FRJ4.

What oil filter does the 6125HF070 use?

The 6125HF070 uses oil filter part numbers Donaldson P558615, Wix 51607, Ac Delco PF1070F.

What fuel filter does the 6125HF070 use?

The 6125HF070 uses fuel filter part numbers Donaldson P550440, Wix 33358, Ac Delco TP1067.

What is a common problem with the 6125HF070 engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the 6125HF070 is: Turbocharger ‘Screams’. Cause: Broken blades (or other wheel failures). Fix: See ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING earlier in this section..