The John Deere POWERTECH 8.1 L is a 8.1 L 6-cylinder turbocharged, charge-air cooled engine rated at 2000 rpm, producing up to 246 kW. It powers generator sets from PowerTech, including the 8.1L Diesel Engine.
Also known as: John Deere POWERTECH 8.1 L, PowerTech 8.1L
| Displacement | 8.1 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, charge-air cooled |
| Rated speed | 2000 rpm |
| Gross power | 246 kW |
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the John Deere POWERTECH 8.1 L.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | RG6262 | 1500 hr | Amazon eBay | ||
| Oil filter | RG6261 | 300 hr | Amazon eBay | ||
| 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.
The John Deere POWERTECH 8.1 L has a displacement of 8.1 liters with 6 cylinders.
The John Deere POWERTECH 8.1 L powers 1 generator set(s), including PowerTech 8.1L Diesel Engine.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the John Deere POWERTECH 8.1 L is: Sludge and sediments. Cause: Deficiencies in the quality of fresh fuel, water content of the fuel, problems due to aging of the fuel when using bio-diesel fuel in concentrations above 5%.