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John Deere 6068HFG85A Engine

The John Deere 6068HFG85A is a 6.8 L 6-cylinder turbocharged, charge air-cooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 235 kW. It powers generator sets from Kohler, including the 200REOZJF. It holds 32.5 L (8.6 gal) of oil and 11.3 L (3.0 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: John Deere 6068HFG85A

Part of the John Deere 6068 engine family — 92 variants share parts & fitment.

6.8 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
235 kW
Gross power

Service parts for the 6068HFG85A

The cheapest captured merchant offer per filter — see the full cross-reference below for every OEM/aftermarket option.

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required
GM50006Fuel filter (primary)$26.99eBay

Oil system

1 required

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Verify against your serial number before ordering.

Engine specifications

Oil capacity32.5 L
Coolant capacity11.3 L
Displacement6.8 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged, Charge Air-Cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power235 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry4508301 Amazon eBay $11.96
Fuel filterSecondaryGM50006 Amazon eBay $26.99 NAPA $44.17
Oil filterCartridgeGM32809 Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon eBay $26.25 NAPA $28.76
Battery2/12V, Wet—
BeltFlexible discGM64496 Amazon
Coolant filterN/A—
Oil33.4 L—
Spark plugN/A—

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

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
Other10 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B361.95mm (14.25 in.)
Other10 in. weld flange outside diameter C406.4mm (16.0 in.)
Other10 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D12, 25.40mm (1.00 in.)
Other12 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B431.80mm (17.00 in.)
Other12 in. weld flange outside diameter C482.6mm (19.0 in.)
Other12 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D12, 25.40mm (1.00 in.)
Other14 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B476.25mm (18.75 in.)
Other14 in. weld flange outside diameter C533.4mm (21.0 in.)
Other14 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D12, 28.58mm (1.13 in.)
Other16 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B539.75mm (21.25 in.)
Other16 in. weld flange outside diameter C596.9mm (23.5 in.)
Other16 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D16, 28.58mm (1.13 in.)
Other18 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B577.85mm (22.75 in.)
Other18 in. weld flange outside diameter C635.0mm (25.0 in.)
Other18 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D16, 31.75mm (1.25 in.)
Other20 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B635.00mm (25.00 in.)
Other20 in. weld flange outside diameter C698.5mm (27.5 in.)
Other20 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D20, 31.75mm (1.25 in.)
Other5 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B215.90mm (8.50 in.)
Other5 in. weld flange outside diameter C241.30mm (9.50 in.)
Other5 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D8, 22.23mm (0.88 in.)
Other6 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B254.0mm (10.0 in.)
Other6 in. weld flange outside diameter C279.4mm (11.0 in.)
Other6 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D8, 22.23mm (0.88 in.)
Other8 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B298.45mm (11.75 in.)
Other8 in. weld flange outside diameter C342.9mm (13.5 in.)
Other8 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D8, 22.23mm (0.88 in.)
OtherWeld flange angle A (10, 12, 14 in. nominal pipe size)30deg.
OtherWeld flange angle A (16, 18, 20 in. nominal pipe size)22.5deg.
OtherWeld flange angle A (5, 6, 8 in. nominal pipe size)45deg.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
12-lead optional voltage connections12Alternator optional feature
4-lead dedicated voltages4Alternator standard feature
110/127/139/240/254/277single-phaseswitchableTowable generator model specifications; some models n/a
208/220/240/415/440/4803-phasereconnectableTowable generator model specifications
208/220/240/415/440/4803-phaseswitchableTowable generator model specifications

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the John Deere 6068 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
100-001Air FilterAir filter
24-21000Air FilterAir filter
60205MOUNT, CONTROL BOX - COMMONAir filter
85400737OUTER AIR FILTERAir filter
85400786INNER AIR FILTERAir filter
85403921AIR FILTER HEAVY DUTYAir filter
C03327Air CleanerAir filter
C03396AIR FILTERAir filter
G030077Air Cleaner Element (Engine) PrimaryAir filter
G030078Air Cleaner Element (Engine) SecondaryAir filter
GM100703Element, PrimaryAir filter
GM100704Element, SafetyAir filter
GM90735Air CleanerAir filter
GM91358Element, Air CleanerAir filter
GM92823Element, Air Cleaner SafetyAir filter
GM94203Heavy Duty Air CleanerAir filter
MQ-125-AIR-FILTERAir FilterAir filter
DZ114956ALTERNATORAlternator
DZ117503ALTERNATORAlternator
DZ123153ALTERNATORAlternator
LSA462M3AlternatorAlternator
RE505895ALTERNATOR (12V, 75A)Alternator
RE506196Alternator 12 Volt 55 AmpAlternator
RE533516ALTERNATORAlternator
RE533653ALTERNATORAlternator
RE533654ALTERNATORAlternator
RE537146ALTERNATOR (28V, 50A) (3142)Alternator
RE537507ALTERNATOR (12V, 90 A) (31AE)Alternator
RE537508ALTERNATORAlternator
RE550906ALTERNATORAlternator
RE555751ALTERNATORAlternator
RE558675ALTERNATORAlternator
RE558676ALTERNATORAlternator
RE558678ALTERNATORAlternator
RM100224ALTERNATOR (REMAN FOR RE505895) (12V, 75A) (3135)Alternator
SE501341(REMAN FOR AT161324, DZ114957) (3142)Alternator
SE502560(3164)Alternator
SE502628ALTERNATOR (REMAN FOR RE533654) (12V, 120A) (3141)Alternator
85402451VOLTAGE REGULATORAvr
8972824026Battery Acid charge Pb-Ca maintenance free, 24V - 1100 CCABattery
MQ-125-BATTERYBatteryBattery
85425460BELTBelt
DZ114929FAN BELT (LGTH = 1655 mm)Belt
DZ115455FAN BELT (LGTH = 1550 mm)Belt
DZ115812FAN BELT (LGTH = 1680 mm)Belt
DZ117267FAN BELT (LGTH = 1690 mm)Belt
DZ117268FAN BELT (LGTH = 1530 mm)Belt
DZ118556FAN BELTBelt
DZ118557FAN BELTBelt
DZ118558FAN BELTBelt
DZ118559FAN BELTBelt
DZ118560FAN BELTBelt
DZ118561FAN BELT; LGTH = 1750 mm (24JX)Belt
DZ118764FAN BELT (LGTH = 1525 mm)Belt
DZ118781FAN BELT (LGTH = 1700 mm)Belt
DZ118786FAN BELTBelt
DZ118815FAN BELT (LGTH = 1725 mm)Belt
DZ119018FAN BELTBelt
DZ119059FAN BELTBelt
DZ119060FAN BELT (LGTH = 1555 mm)Belt
DZ119061FAN BELT (LGTH = 1540 mm)Belt
DZ119062FAN BELTBelt
DZ119063FAN BELTBelt
DZ119416FAN BELTBelt
DZ119477FAN BELT (LGTH = 1565 mm)Belt
DZ119478FAN BELT (LGTH = 1570 mm)Belt
DZ119515FAN BELTBelt
DZ119516FAN BELTBelt
DZ119520FAN BELTBelt
DZ119521FAN BELTBelt
DZ119522FAN BELTBelt
DZ119530FAN BELT (LGTH = 1675 mm)Belt
DZ119531FAN BELTBelt
DZ119533FAN BELTBelt
DZ119715FAN BELTBelt
DZ121128FAN BELT; LGTH = 1725 mm (24JW)Belt
DZ121129FAN BELTBelt
DZ121133FAN BELTBelt
GM70424-1Fan Belt (12V)Belt
GM70424-2Fan Belt (24V)Belt
GM70798-1Fan BeltBelt
GM70798-2Fan BeltBelt
GM70798-3Fan BeltBelt
GM70798-4Fan BeltBelt
GM84749Fan BeltBelt
L114292FAN BELTBelt
MQ-125-BELTV-BeltBelt
R123308Drive Belt, L1066H Late Production and M1066H allBelt
R123437Drive Belt, LP-MP668T-H (with turbo)Belt
R123439Drive Belt, LP-MP445D (non-turbo)Belt
R123457Drive Belt LP-MP668T-H (with turbo, formerly #R123464)Belt
R123464Drive Belt, LP668D (non-turbo, replaces R123463)Belt
R134625FAN BELT (LGTH = 1645 mm)Belt
R500277FAN BELTBelt
RE518097Belt TensionerBelt
T282795FAN BELTBelt
T428692FAN BELT (LGTH = 1665 mm)Belt
T428724FAN BELT (LGTH = 1575 mm)Belt
T428725FAN BELTBelt
T428818FAN BELTBelt
T428820FAN BELT (LGTH = 1580 mm)Belt
T428822FAN BELTBelt
T428823FAN BELTBelt
T428825FAN BELTBelt
T428863FAN BELTBelt
VP64S17Pump BeltBelt
011064Cold Weather OperationCold weather operation
RM100100CONTROLLERController
RM100131CONTROLLERController
SE502800CONTROLLERController
SE502801CONTROLLER (REMAN FOR RE520953) (8498) (8420) (8414)Controller
362140-SMain controller circuit boardController board
950-1682Coolant filterCoolant filter
MOOOOO-20001QAuto START/STOP Engine Controller (ECU)ECM / ECU
RE522680Short Block Assembly (L-M1066H and NL1066H4)Engine
5990101Power switching device (contactor)Exerciser switch
950-1683Pilot Hydraulic FilterFilter
950-2002Secondary Fuel FilterFilter
MQ-125-FUEL-FILTERFuel FilterFilter
MQ-125-OIL-FILTEROil FilterFilter
85403756BATTERY ELECTROLYTEFluid
G122208Clarke Eng Fluid - 5 galFluid
G122209Clarke Eng Fluid -1 galFluid
MQ-125-COOLANTCoolantFluid
MQ-125-OILEngine OilFluid
TY22041John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL (SAE 10W-30)Fluid
24-51003Fuel Filter without Drain ValveFuel filter
24-51005Fuel Filter with Metal Drain ValveFuel filter
85400976FUEL FILTERFuel filter
85403525FUEL FILTER SEPARATORFuel filter
85431120FUEL FILTERFuel filter
950-2001Fuel FilterFuel filter
CO2775Element, Fuel Water SeparatorFuel filter
CO2776Element, Fuel Filter PrimaryFuel filter
DZ112918SECONDARY FUEL FILTERFuel filter
DZ115392Secondary Fuel FilterFuel filter
DZ122688SECONDARY FILTER ELEMENT (35E6)Fuel filter
DZ128543PRIMARY FUEL FILTERFuel filter
GM50006Fuel FilterFuel filter
GM50074Fuel Filter (primary)Fuel filter
P-205-003Fuel FilterFuel filter
RE509031Filter ElementFuel filter
RE5090362Fuel filterFuel filter
RE509208Filter Element (also order R113565)Fuel filter
RE520906PRIMARY FUEL FILTERFuel filter
RE522878Fuel filterFuel filter
RE541578CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND DAMPER; OD = 190 mm (1343)Fuel filter
RE541922PRIMARY FUEL FILTERFuel filter
RE60021FINAL FUEL FILTERFuel filter
RE62419FUEL FILTERFuel filter
SE501934(16CB)Fuel injection nozzle
11-11013Gasket, Thermostat Cover MountingGasket
11-11023Gasket, Manifold to Expansion TankGasket
11-11043GasketGasket
11-21011GasketGasket
11-31031Gasket, Turbo Oil ReturnGasket
11-31615GasketGasket
11-31635Gasket, Turbo Exhaust (K27)Gasket
33702GASKET KITGasket
36476GASKET KITGasket
85401131ROCKER COVER GASKETGasket
DZ123559COMPLETE BLOCK ASSEMBLY INCLUDES CYLINDER HEAD WITH VALVES AND ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE GASKET KIT WITH FRONT AND REAR SEALSGasket
R116516Engine Cylinder Head GasketGasket
R123226Gasket, Water By-pass TubeGasket
R123345Gasket, Thermostat HousingGasket
R123354Gasket, Engine Oil PanGasket
R123417Gasket, Water PumpGasket
R123501GasketGasket
R123504Gasket, Remote Oil Filter AdapterGasket
R123525GasketGasket
R123543Gasket, Rocker Arm CoverGasket
R123570GasketGasket
R123572GasketGasket
R135896GasketGasket
R500374GasketGasket
R504882Gasket, Rocker Arm Cover MountingGasket
R53108Gasket, Starting MotorGasket
R90658Gasket, Exhaust ManifoldGasket
10000037182Clamp, hose - spring type CTB-27STHose
18-19501Hose 1-1/4" ID x 3-1/2" 3 Ply SiliconeHose
18-21016Hose, 2" I.D. x 1-3/4" 3 Ply SiliconeHose
18-31605Hose, 1-1/4 x 32" Wire ReinforcedHose
50332Hose, fuel .750 ID 35 PSI SAE 30R7Hose
60316Clamp, hose - SAE 032 (1.56-2.50)Hose
85401289RADIATOR TOP HOSEHose
85426005RADIATOR BOTTOM HOSEHose
GM62396Hose, ReducerHose
GM91647Hose, HumpHose
R128455Hose, Radiator InletHose
R128456Hose, Radiator OutletHose
25-11011Impeller with GasketImpeller
25-15704ImpellerImpeller
35104NOZZLE CLAMP ASSEMBLYInjector
85400893INJECTORInjector
RE48786Fuel Injector (with turbocharger, includes keys 2-3)Injector
RE519730Fuel InjectorInjector
RE60062Fuel Injector (without turbocharger, includes keys 2-3)Injector
Y5020DEF Dosing InjectorInjector
Y5021Fuel Injector HarnessInjector
223673Filter, oilOil filter
24-01002Oil FilterOil filter
352793Oil FilterOil filter
36881696ELEMENT, ENGINE OIL FILTEROil filter
950-1681Engine Oil FilterOil filter
C04521Element, Oil FilterOil filter
DZ118286OIL FILTEROil filter
GM32809FILTER, OILOil filter
GM64496Oil FilterOil filter
GM77161Oil FilterOil filter
GM86400Oil FilterOil filter
LF3703Lube, Spin-OnOil filter
P-175-002Oil FilterOil filter
RE504836OIL FILTEROil filter
RE539279ENGINE OIL FILTEROil filter
SE501813(REMAN FOR DZ100021) (5024)Oil pump
011068Status: Generator at Rest, Stop Mode, 22:31Service part / kit
011136DANGER Electrocution. Do not disable or modify the connection box door safety switch.Service part / kit
05-79650SoundshieldService part / kit
100REOZJ4Stationary non-emergency gen-setsService part / kit
12547Assembly, cam lock, qrtr turnService part / kit
12632Lug Door Safety Swtiches(2)Service part / kit
14203Block, terminal - 10 pos.Service part / kit
14204Kit, ground barService part / kit
17776THROTTLE SHAFT BUSHING REPLACEMENTService part / kit
18556Regulator, voltage - SE 350Service part / kit
18893Handle, lug doorService part / kit
18934Guard, potentiometerService part / kit
20-29601-1Element, Intake AftercoolerService part / kit
21-10000Zinc PlugService part / kit
21-10010Zinc AnodeService part / kit
22018Hinge, continuous - 10.25Service part / kit
22208Hinge, control panel - 28”Service part / kit
23025Light, interior control panelService part / kit
23093Governor linkage gap kitService part / kit
24-20015Crankcase Breather Filter, Left handService part / kit
24540Holder, manualService part / kit
25-19511Wear PlateService part / kit
25077Switch, toggle - 20A VACService part / kit
26229Kit, voltage adjustment pot w/wiresService part / kit
26431ESO MOUNTING AND GROUNDING KITService part / kit
26888PROTECTIVE SHIPPING CAPService part / kit
26891PROTECTIVE SHIPPING CAPService part / kit
27828Panel, lug box glasticService part / kit
28561WBox, lug enclosureService part / kit
28564WPanel, control leftService part / kit
28567Bus, main breaker outService part / kit
28569WPanel, lug box outletService part / kit
28570WDoor, lug boxService part / kit
28583WAngle, top lug boxService part / kit
28584Bus, lug extensionService part / kit
28653BWeldment, control boxService part / kit
28910SPRING, pressure adjustingService part / kit
29893Bracket, control board wire guideService part / kit
2x594Ampere ratingService part / kit
30175Decal, UN31A tank cautionService part / kit
30246WPanel, digital controlService part / kit
32966O.S. METERING VALVE AND ARM ASSEMBLYService part / kit
33002SEAT, springService part / kit
34195VALVE BODYService part / kit
34270COIL ASSEMBLYService part / kit
34488HOUSING AND ADVANCE PISTON KITService part / kit
36493HEAD AND ROTOR KITService part / kit
37055CSA SOLENOID KIT 12V NON-DELAYService part / kit
38411CONNECTOR, back-leakageService part / kit
51551Decal set, safetyService part / kit
51552Decal, high tempService part / kit
54-51006Drain Valve, MetalService part / kit
54005CAP, DEF FILLService part / kit
55104CAP, FUEL FILL 3.50 - GREENService part / kit
60020Nut, M8-1.25 sflg lockService part / kit
60062Screw, 10-32 x .750 pan phil, G2Service part / kit
60068Screw, 10-24X.500 pan philService part / kit
60145Nut, .375-16 ser flg lockService part / kit
60161Nut, .250-20 hx ser flgService part / kit
60168Screw, .312-18X.750 hx hdService part / kit
60175Screw, .250-20X.500 sflg hexService part / kit
60252Washer, #10 split lockService part / kit
60268Rivet, .188 dia. x .126 to .250 grip, SSService part / kit
60270Nut, 8-32 nylock, G6Service part / kit
60398Screw, 10-32 x .500 pan phil, SSService part / kit
60452Washer, .313 flat 1.125/1.0 bonded rubber, SSService part / kit
60473Rivet, 3/16Service part / kit
60478Screw, .375-16X2.000 hx hdService part / kit
60505Nut, .312-18 U-clip - long typeService part / kit
60507Screw, .312-18x1.0 std hex, SSService part / kit
60525Screw, 8-32X1.500 pan philService part / kit
6068HF120-183EngineService part / kit
60749Plug, hole .500 dia. whiteService part / kit
61045Nut, 10-32 sflgService part / kit
65309Connector, 21 pin, deutschService part / kit
65444Transformer, currentService part / kit
655KGround Contact AreaService part / kit
65890Lug, terminal dual #6-350mcmService part / kit
66191Controller, eng/gen - prog.Service part / kit
66455Relay, 12V/70A NC/80A NO w/diodeService part / kit
80REOZJ4Stationary non-emergency gen-setsService part / kit
85401081COOLANT HEATER RESISTANCE 1000W 240VService part / kit
85403616ELECTRONIC ACTUATORService part / kit
85403731STARTING BATTERY 12V 100Ah 450AService part / kit
85404267AIR HEATER RESISTANCE 1200W 12VService part / kit

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

  • Air filter: Kohler 4508301 John Deere AR79680 John Deere 4S00686R John Deere AH115833 John Deere RE181915 John Deere F434389J John Deere AL119839 John Deere AL150285
  • Fuel filter (primary): Kohler GM50006 Kohler GM48727 Kohler GM50074 John Deere AT433554 John Deere RE522688 John Deere RE62420 John Deere DQ24057 John Deere AT274723
  • Oil filter: Kohler GM32809 Kohler 360031 Kohler 223604 Kohler ED0021752840S Kohler 223673 John Deere RE519987 John Deere RE555072 John Deere DZ118286

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

Also used in

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  • John Deere 200C LC — Excavator
  • John Deere 2054 — Logger
  • John Deere 230C LC — Excavator
  • John Deere 230CLC — Excavator
  • John Deere 230LC — Excavator
  • John Deere 2554 — Logger
  • John Deere 270C LC — Excavator
  • John Deere 270CLC — Excavator
  • John Deere 460DC — Skidder
  • John Deere 540G — Skidder
  • John Deere 540G III — Skidder
  • John Deere 9410 — Combine

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the John Deere 6068HFG85A?

The John Deere 6068HFG85A engine has an oil capacity of 32.5 liters.

What is the displacement of the John Deere 6068HFG85A?

The John Deere 6068HFG85A has a displacement of 6.8 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the John Deere 6068HFG85A engine?

The John Deere 6068HFG85A powers 1 generator set(s), including Kohler 200REOZJF.

What oil filter does the John Deere 6068HFG85A use?

The John Deere 6068HFG85A uses oil filter part numbers Kohler GM32809, Kohler 360031, Kohler 223604.

What fuel filter does the John Deere 6068HFG85A use?

The John Deere 6068HFG85A uses fuel filter part numbers Kohler GM50006, Kohler GM48727, Kohler GM50074.

What air filter does the John Deere 6068HFG85A use?

The John Deere 6068HFG85A uses air filter part numbers Kohler 4508301, John Deere AR79680, John Deere 4S00686R.