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John Deere 6068HG550 Engine

The John Deere 6068HG550 is a 6.8 L turbocharged, charge air cooled engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Kohler, including the 125REOZJ4, 145REOZT4, 150 REOZJ4 and 175REOZT4. It holds 27.5 L (7.3 gal) of oil and 35.6 L (9.4 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: John Deere 6068HG550

Part of the John Deere 6068 engine family — 57 variants share parts & fitment.

6.8 L
Displacement
1800 rpm
Rated speed
27.5 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity27.5 L
Coolant capacity35.6 L
Displacement6.8 L
AspirationTurbocharged, Charge Air Cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Service intervals

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ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
Paralleling boxInspect12 moAnnually by a Kohler authorized distributor/dealer, or when wear, damage, deterioration, or malfunction is evident or suspected.
Paralleling box internal componentsInspect1 moMonthly or when a condition noticed during external inspection may have affected internal components; enclosure cover must be removed by trained personnel.

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

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
OtherEngine speed adjustment50default setting; settings between 40 and 60 acceptable; 52 increases speed by 2 RPM, 49 decreases by 1 RPM
OtherGenerator to bus phase angle-10 to 10degreesverify with contactor closed
OtherReactive droop1%default setting; range 0.5 - 2%
TorquePGEN terminal block connections0.5Nm
TorquePGEN terminal block connections4.4in. lbs.
VoltageController measurement accuracy2%without calibration; requires a calibrated multimeter for calibration

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

Procedures

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Calibration adjustment

⚠ Copying personality profiles from one controller to another can overwrite calibration coefficients and requires re-calibration.

Tools: Calibrated multimeter with recent calibration verification

  1. Use a calibrated multimeter to measure the generator voltage and enter the correct value in the CONTROLLER CONFIG -> CALIBRATION screen.
  2. Use a calibrated multimeter to measure the bus voltage and enter the correct value in the CONTROLLER CONFIG -> CALIBRATION screen.
Verify Generator Operation diagnostic

⚠ Generators must all operate at the same frequency, voltage, and phase connection in order to parallel.

Tools: SiteTech software

  1. Ensure the load is not connected or is drawing less power than a single generator can provide.
  2. Navigate to CONTROLLER CONFIG -> COMMUNICATION SETUP and verify PGEN Nodes Online indicates the correct number of nodes.
  3. Verify alternator connection (voltage selector switch position), system voltage, and voltage regulator target on each generator.
  4. Start a single generator by pressing the Run button; the paralleling box contactor should close and the Generator Connected to Bus indicator should light.
  5. Verify bus and generator voltages match and generator to bus phase angle is between -10 and 10 degrees.
  6. Verify the load bus is energized and available at the load.
  7. Stop the generator by pressing the OFF button; the contactor should open.
  8. Repeat for each generator in the paralleling system.
Verify Paralleling and Load Sharing diagnostic

Tools: Load bank (optional)

  1. Place all generators in automatic mode by pressing the Auto button; verify the red shutdown indicator is not illuminated.
  2. Provide a local start request by holding AUTO, pressing RUN, releasing RUN, then releasing AUTO.
  3. Verify all generators start, one generator closes its contactor, and the others synchronize and close their contactors.
  4. Verify that the % of rated power of the generators matches, showing the generators are sharing load equally.
  5. If a load bank is available, test the system under load.
Control Harness Connections installation

⚠ The control harness connections for GEN 1 and GEN 2 must correspond to the source camlock cable connections.

  1. Connect the control harness from the generator set connected to the GEN 1 camlock connectors to GEN 1 CONTROL.
  2. Connect the control harness from the generator set connected to the GEN 2 camlock connectors to GEN 2 CONTROL.
  3. When not used, store the control harnesses on the storage rack inside the enclosure.
Grounding installation

⚠ Grounding electrical equipment: hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or death. Turn off the main circuit breakers of all power sources before servicing.

  1. Connect the ground lug on the paralleling box to earth ground according to applicable state and local codes.
  2. Follow NEC guidelines for grounding electrical equipment.
  3. The neutral is bonded to ground inside the paralleling box; if required, remove the bonding bus to disconnect neutral from ground.
Load Connections installation

⚠ Multiple power sources can automatically energize the distribution bus. Disconnect all power sources before connecting to the distribution bus.

  1. Remove the camlock security guard from one row of connectors for each generator and store the guard.
  2. Connect the load side ground (green) camlock cables to the distribution bus and then to the paralleling box.
  3. Connect the load side neutral (white) camlock cables to the distribution bus and then to the paralleling box.
  4. Connect the load side L1 (black), L2 (red), and L3 (blue) camlock cables to the distribution bus and then to the paralleling box.
Multiple Paralleling Boxes (PGEN Connections) installation
  1. Connect one or two generators to each paralleling box.
  2. Use Belden cable #9841 (or equivalent) shielded twisted-pair communication cable to connect the PGEN terminal blocks on the paralleling boxes.
  3. Tighten the connections to 0.5 Nm (4.4 in. lbs.).
Paralleling System Setup installation

⚠ Generator management must be disabled manually at each generator set controller.

Tools: Personal computer with SiteTech software

  1. Check that the voltage selector switch and/or alternator wiring matches the building voltage configuration for all generator sets.
  2. Set the digital output to Contactor (SiteTech Programmable Digital Output 116).
  3. Set reactive droop to 0.5-2% (default 1%), using the same reactive droop setting on all generators.
  4. Set the target voltage on all paralleled generators to the same value.
  5. Set engine speed adjustment to 50 on all generators (default 50; range 40-60).
  6. Verify metering; if voltage is incorrect, use the calibration procedure.
  7. Set Sync Mode in AUTO to ACTIVE and Sync Mode in Run to CHECK on all generators.
  8. Set Generator Management Enabled to OFF at each generator unless generator management is requested.
  9. Set up load management (load shed priorities) for non-critical loads.
  10. Stop all generators by pressing the OFF button on each controller.
Source Connections installation

⚠ Hazardous voltage. This equipment must be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. Do not connect or disconnect cables under load.

  1. Remove the camlock security guard from one row of connectors for each generator and store the guard.
  2. Generator 2 connects to the upper set of camlocks; generator 1 connects to the lower set.
  3. Connect the source side ground (green) camlock cables to the paralleling box first and then to each generator.
  4. Connect the source side neutral (white) camlock cables to the paralleling box first and then to each generator.
  5. Connect the source side L1 (black), L2 (red), and L3 (blue) camlock cables to the paralleling box first and then to each generator.
Storage Procedure maintenance

⚠ Do not open the electrical compartment on the opposite side of the enclosure; that compartment should be opened only by Kohler authorized distributors or dealers.

  1. Store control harnesses on the storage rack inside the box when not in use.
  2. Lock the cabinet door with the key provided and store the key in a secure location.
  3. Use the guards to cover the camlock connectors.
  4. Attach padlocks to the electrical panel cover and the camlock guards to prevent unauthorized access.
Disable the Generator Sets operation

⚠ Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Remove the negative (-) lead first when disconnecting the battery; reconnect it last.

  1. Press the generator set master control OFF/RESET button.
  2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped.
  3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting battery(ies), negative (-) lead first.
Re-enable the Generator Sets operation

⚠ Reconnect the battery correctly, positive to positive and negative to negative, to avoid electrical shock and damage.

  1. Check that the generator set is OFF.
  2. Reconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative (-) lead last.
  3. Reconnect power to the battery charger, if equipped.

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

231
Part #DescriptionCategory
G030077Air Cleaner Element (Engine) Primaryair_filter
G030078Air Cleaner Element (Engine) Secondaryair_filter
GM90735Air Cleanerair_filter
GM91358Element, Air Cleanerair_filter
GM92823Element, Air Cleaner Safetyair_filter
MQ-125-AIR-FILTERAir Filterair_filter
DZ114956ALTERNATORalternator
DZ117503ALTERNATORalternator
DZ123153ALTERNATORalternator
LSA462M3Alternatoralternator
RE505895ALTERNATORalternator
RE506196ALTERNATORalternator
RE533516ALTERNATORalternator
RE533653ALTERNATORalternator
RE533654ALTERNATORalternator
RE537146(28V, 50A, ISKRA) (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
8972824026Battery Acid charge Pb-Ca maintenance free, 24V - 1100 CCAbattery
MQ-125-BATTERYBatterybattery
DZ114929FAN BELTbelt
DZ115455FAN BELTbelt
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 BELTbelt
DZ118781FAN BELT (LGTH = 1700 mm)belt
DZ118786(LGTH=1715 mm) (24GL)belt
DZ118815FAN BELT (LGTH = 1725 mm)belt
DZ119018FAN BELTbelt
DZ119059FAN BELTbelt
DZ119060FAN BELT (LGTH = 1555 mm)belt
DZ119061FAN BELT (LGTH = 1540 mm)belt
DZ119062FAN BELTbelt
DZ119063(LGTH=1563 mm) (24HC)belt
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
MQ-125-BELTV-Beltbelt
R134625FAN BELTbelt
R500277FAN BELTbelt
R522890FAN PULLEYbelt
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
362140-SMain controller circuit boardcontroller_board
RE505939(1321)crankshaft_pulley
MOOOOO-20001QAuto START/STOP Engine Controller (ECU)ecm
RE520385Short Block Assembly (L-M-NL1066T, M99C2)engine
011134Engine exhaustengine_exhaust
5990101Power switching device (contactor)exerciser_switch
DZ115392SECONDARY FILTER ELEMENT (35E6)filter
MQ-125-FUEL-FILTERFuel Filterfilter
MQ-125-OIL-FILTEROil Filterfilter
G122208Clarke Eng Fluid - 5 galfluid
G122209Clarke Eng Fluid -1 galfluid
MQ-125-COOLANTCoolantfluid
MQ-125-OILEngine Oilfluid
CO2775Element, Fuel Water Separatorfuel_filter
CO2776Element, Fuel Filter Primaryfuel_filter
DZ112918SECONDARY FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
DZ122688SECONDARY FILTER ELEMENT (35E6)fuel_filter
DZ128543PRIMARY FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
GM32809Fuel Filterfuel_filter
GM50006Fuel Filterfuel_filter
GM50074Fuel Filter (primary)fuel_filter
RE509031Filter Elementfuel_filter
RE509208Fuel Filter (Former # RE517181)fuel_filter
RE520906PRIMARY FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
RE541578CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND DAMPER; OD = 190 mm (1343)fuel_filter
RE60021FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
RE62419FUEL FILTERfuel_filter
DZ123559COMPLETE BLOCK ASSEMBLY INCLUDES CYLINDER HEAD WITH VALVES AND ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE GASKET KIT WITH FRONT AND REAR SEALSgasket
011135Generator boxgenerator_box
10000037182Clamp, hose - spring type CTB-27SThose
50332Hose, fuel .750 ID 35 PSI SAE 30R7hose
60316Clamp, hose - SAE 032 (1.56-2.50)hose
GM91647Hose, Humphose
352793Oil Filteroil_filter
C04521Element, Oil Filteroil_filter
DZ118286OIL FILTERoil_filter
GM64496Oil Filteroil_filter
GM77161Oil Filteroil_filter
GM86400Oil Filteroil_filter
RE504836OIL FILTERoil_filter
RE539279OIL FILTER (5970) (5975)oil_filter
011068Status: Generator at Rest, Stop Mode, 22:31other_service
011136DANGER Electrocution. Do not disable or modify the connection box door safety switch.other_service
2x594Ampere ratingother_service
46606373other_service
51551Decal set, safetyother_service
51552Decal, high tempother_service
54005CAP, DEF FILLother_service
55104CAP, FUEL FILL 3.50 - GREENother_service
6068HF120-183Engineother_service
9753300442Oil sample kitother_service
DCA-125USJBattery Connectionsother_service
DCA-150USJBattery Connectionsother_service
DZ100304Diesel Exhaust Fluid Inline Filterother_service
DZ105100CRANCKCASE VENT SYSTEMother_service
DZ105796OCV FILTERother_service
DZ109870SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLYother_service
DZ110282SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLYother_service
DZ110562Crankcase Vent System (USE WITH DZ113378 974G)other_service
DZ110563TANK HEADER SUCTION SCREEN (974J)other_service
DZ111004DEF TANK HEADER FILTER (25 Micron)other_service
DZ111166(3402) (3404) (3408) (3409) (974G)other_service
DZ113378TANK HEADER SUCTION SCREEN (974G)other_service
DZ114641DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID INLINE-FILTER (3308)other_service
DZ114642DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID INLINE-FILTER (3310)other_service
DZ114643DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID INLINE-FILTER (3309)other_service
DZ114644DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID INLINE-FILTER (3316)other_service
DZ114645DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID INLINE-FILTER (3315)other_service
DZ114646DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID INLINE-FILTER (3317)other_service
DZ114647DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID INLINE-FILTER (3318)other_service
DZ114695DEF TANK INLET SCREENother_service
DZ119883TORSIONAL DAMPERother_service
G122191250 hour Maintenance Kit (without fluids)other_service
G122196250 hour Maintenance Kit (& engine fluids)other_service
G122201500 hour Maintenance Kit (without fluids)other_service
G122206500 hour Maintenance Kit (& Engine fluids)other_service
GM75552Block Heater Kitother_service
GM75553Block Heater Kitother_service
M2870400404Parts List No.other_service
M2870400404Cother_service
M3870400104other_service
R113480FAN PULLEYother_service
R128658FAN PULLEYother_service
R128659FAN PULLEYother_service
R128660FAN PULLEYother_service
R128662FAN PULLEYother_service
R133295CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (OD = 169 mm)other_service
R133296CRANKSHAFT PULLEY & DAMPERother_service
R545125CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (OD = 188 mm)other_service
RE500013CRANKSHAFT PULLEY & DAMPERother_service
RE505881(OD = 168 mm) (1324)other_service
RE505940(6895)other_service
RE505941CRANKSHAFT PULLEY & DAMPER (OD = 264 mm) (1322)other_service
RE508578CRANKSHAFT PULLEY & DAMPER (OD = 264 mm) (1320)other_service
RE528428CRANKSHAFT PULLEY & DAMPER (OD = 264 mm) (1340)other_service
RE553703CRANCKCASE VENT SYSTEM (29AE)other_service
RE571655Short Block Assemblyother_service
RE57604DAMPERother_service
RE59355CRANKSHAFT PULLEY & DAMPERother_service
SE501094CONNECTING ROD (REMAN FOR RE500608) (4838)other_service
SE501581CYLINDER HEAD (REMAN FOR RE57489) (5107)other_service
DZ114640DOSING UNIT PUMP FILTERpump
SE501236FUEL INJECTION PUMP (REMAN FOR RE518088) (16L8, 16L9)pump
SE501609(REMAN FOR RE546906) (4433) (4434) (4446) (4447)pump
SE501814OIL PUMP (REMAN FOR DZ100057) (5001)pump
SE502637WATER PUMP (REMAN FOR RE539093) (2052)pump
MQ-125-SPARK-PLUGSpark Plugspark_plug
2.03Starter motor ratedstarter
2.76Starter motor ratedstarter
DZ110068Starter Motor (12V)starter
DZ110083STARTERstarter
DZ129200STARTERstarter
RE501150STARTERstarter
RE501166STARTERstarter
RE515688STARTERstarter
RE523501(STARTER MOTOR KIT, KIT, STARTER ISK) (3073)starter
RE523502STARTERstarter
RE540301STARTER (12 V, 2.5 KW)starter
RE540302STARTERstarter
RE546868STARTERstarter
RE549229STARTERstarter
RE549230STARTERstarter
RE551637STARTERstarter
RE551644STARTERstarter
RE552251STARTER MOTOR (24V, 3.5KW) (30CA)starter
RE564633STARTERstarter
RE64474STARTERstarter
RE65175STARTERstarter
RE65189STARTERstarter
RE70474STARTERstarter
RE70756STARTER (12 V)starter
RE70957STARTERstarter
RE70960STARTERstarter
RE70961STARTERstarter
SE501401(REMAN FOR RE540301) (3005)starter
SE502558(REMAN FOR RE549229) (12V) (30AT)starter
SE502631(REMAN FOR RE523501) (12V, 4.2KW) (3073)starter
SE502632STARTERstarter
SE502733STARTERstarter
SE502736STARTERstarter
SE502823STARTERstarter
SE502333TURBOCHARGER (REMAN FOR RE509435) (65EC)turbocharger

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

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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10SRE18C FridayParts $115.90 AT367640 FridayParts $212.50 RE543262 FridayParts $498.69 RE536275 FridayParts $93.06 DZ128616 FridayParts $93.06 AT326151 FridayParts $279.99 R53762 KuduParts $11.00 RE539558 FridayParts $19.55 AT381935 FridayParts $229.99 RE548080 FridayParts $1590.99 DZ114554 FridayParts $1590.99 DZ126616 FridayParts $1590.99 DZ111136 FridayParts $56.00 RE500608 Amazon eBay $70.24 FridayParts $73.99 P613273 KuduParts $52.00 WS10147 KuduParts $52.00 P584001 KuduParts $43.00 BF46158 KuduParts $43.00 RE552175 Amazon FridayParts $353.49 DZ111283 Amazon FridayParts $353.49 RE536274 FridayParts $75.89 RE566739 FridayParts $288.60 4.0KW FridayParts $172.20 RE522334 FridayParts $315.20 01912354 FridayParts $315.20 RE549624 FridayParts $841.29 RE516553 FridayParts $15.50 AT372657 KuduParts $21.00 RE51091 FridayParts $59.99 5025E FridayParts $59.99 RE60720 FridayParts $27.99 RE65836 FridayParts $15.52 RE551507 Amazon eBay $35.00 KuduParts $24.00 DZ115391 Amazon eBay $25.99 KuduParts $24.00 DZ128543 Amazon eBay $44.95 KuduParts $24.00 RE549230 Amazon eBay $295.00 FridayParts $315.99 AT178515 FridayParts $125.01 DZ122256 FridayParts $24.84 RE538870 FridayParts $24.84 RE557329 FridayParts $839.99 RE564861 FridayParts $1186.19 DZ123516 FridayParts $1186.19 RE555988 KuduParts $397.00 DZ118674 FridayParts $887.75 DZ110471 FridayParts $887.75 DZ128838 FridayParts $555.99 DZ108461 FridayParts $800.31 AT372893 FridayParts $215.00 RE544426 FridayParts $1456.31 525mm FridayParts $772.15 DZ111104 FridayParts $772.15 700mm FridayParts $699.99 DZ128842 FridayParts $699.99 DZ128844 FridayParts $785.99 DZ118677 FridayParts $785.99 RE537507 Amazon eBay $181.95 FridayParts $212.78 SE502560 Amazon eBay $198.44 FridayParts $212.78 R128660 Amazon $142.41 eBay $72.11 FridayParts $121.60 R26901 KuduParts $11.00 R26811 KuduParts $11.00

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

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  • John Deere 2554 — Logger
  • John Deere 270C LC — Excavator
  • John Deere 270CLC — Excavator
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Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the John Deere 6068HG550?

The John Deere 6068HG550 engine has an oil capacity of 27.5 liters.

What is the displacement of the John Deere 6068HG550?

The John Deere 6068HG550 has a displacement of 6.8 liters.

Which generators use the John Deere 6068HG550 engine?

The John Deere 6068HG550 powers 4 generator set(s), including Kohler 125REOZJ4, Kohler 145REOZT4, Kohler 150 REOZJ4, Kohler 175REOZT4.