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John Deere 6068TF250 Generator Set

The John Deere 6068TF250 is a 100 kW (150 kVA) standby generator set powered by a John Deere 6068TF250 engine. It is available at 240 V, 208 V and 480 V, 1-phase, 60 Hz and rated 360 A. It holds about 6.2 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 7.4 L (2.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 63 °C. Starting uses 925 batteries rated 925 CCA at 12 V. The set weighs about 4860 kg (10714 lb). An integrated tank holds 70 L (18.5 gal). The same 6068TF250 engine also powers generator sets from Atlas Copco and MQ Power.

100 kW
Standby
0.0068 L
Displacement
6.2 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Specifications

Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power100 kW
Oil capacity6.2 L
AlternatorMecc Alte ECO 34 2L
Voltage options240 V, 208 V, 480 V
Phase1ph,3ph
Rated current360 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker50 A
Battery cranking925 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity925
Coolant capacity7.4 L
Max ambient63 °C
Dry weight4860 kg
Fuel tank70.0 L

Engine

John Deere 6068TF250
Oil capacity17.3648938272 L
Coolant capacity7.0 L
Displacement0.0068 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere 6068TF250
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filter—500 hr find
Oil filterDZ118286500 hr PartsGeek
Belt—250 hr find
Coolant filter— find
Oil—500 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the John Deere 6068TF250?

The John Deere 6068TF250 is rated 100 kW standby.

What engine does the John Deere 6068TF250 use?

The John Deere 6068TF250 is powered by the John Deere 6068TF250 engine.

What is the oil capacity of the John Deere 6068TF250?

The John Deere 6068TF250 engine in the John Deere 6068TF250 has an oil capacity of 17.3648938272 liters.

What alternator does the John Deere 6068TF250 use?

The John Deere 6068TF250 uses a Mecc Alte ECO 34 2L alternator.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Engine hard to start or will not start.Dirty or faulty injection nozzles; Crankcase oil too heavy; Improper type of fuel; Water, dirt or air in fuel system; Clogged fuel filter; Engine overloaded; Intake air restriction; Clogged fuel filterConsult authorized diesel repair station; Use cold weather starting aids; Verify correct starting procedure; Use oil of proper viscosity; Drain, flush, fill, and bleed system; Replace filter element; Reduce load; Service air cleaner; Replace filter elements; Use proper fuel
Engine overloaded.Reduce load
Intake air restriction.Service air cleaner
Clogged fuel filter.Replace filter elements; Drain, flush, fill, and bleed system; Replace fuel filter element
Improper type of fuel.Use proper type of fuel for operating conditions; Use proper fuel
Overheated engine.See “Engine Overheats”
Low coolant temperature.Remove and check thermostat; Warm up engine to normal operating temperature
Engine knocks.See “Engine Overheats”
Defective thermostat.Remove and check thermostat; Check water temperature with thermometer and replace, if necessary
Engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently.Dirty or faulty injection nozzlesSee your authorized servicing dealer or engine distributor
Defective temperature gauge or sender.Check gauge, sender and connections
Engine emits white smoke.Engine out of timeSee your authorized servicing dealer or engine distributor
Engine out of time.See your authorized servicing dealer or engine distributor
Engine emits black or gray exhaust smoke.Turbocharger not functioningSee your authorized servicing dealer or engine distributor
Low coolant level.Fill radiator to proper level, check radiator and hoses for loose connections or leaks; Check thermostat
Faulty radiator cap.Have service company check
Stretched poly-vee belt or defective belt tension.Check automatic belt tensioners and check belts for stretching. Replace as required
Low engine oil level.Check oil level. Add as required
Cooling system needs flushing.Flush cooling system
Engine overheats.Incorrect grade of fuelUse correct grade of fuel
Clogged or dirty air cleaner.Service air cleaner
Improper valve clearance.See your authorized servicing dealer or engine distributor
Injection nozzles dirty.See your authorized servicing dealer or engine distributor
Defective turbocharger.See your authorized servicing dealer or engine distributor
High fuel consumption.Low engine temperatureCheck thermostat; Check water temperature with thermometer and replace, if necessary
Engine shuts down after approx. 15 seconds.Poor connection on oil or coolant temperature switchesCheck connections; Check controller DIP switches
Alternator doe not excite.Blown Fuse. Insufficient Voltage. No residual Voltage.Replace Fuse. Increase speed by 15%. For an instant apply on the + and – terminals of the electronic regulator a 12 V battery voltage with a 30 ? resistor in series respecting the polarities.
After being excited, alternator does not excite.Connections are interrupted. Low voltage at no load. Voltage potentiometer out of setting. Intervention of protection. Winding Failure.Check connection cables per drawings. Reset Voltage. Check RPM. Check Windings.
High voltage at no load.Voltage potentiometer out of setting. Failed regulator.Reset Voltage. Substitute regulator.
Lower than rated voltage at load.Voltage potentiometer out of setting. Intervention by protection. Failed regulator.Reset voltage potentiometer. Current too high, power factor lower than 0.8, speed lower than 4% of rated speed. Substitute regulator.
Higher than rated voltage.Voltage potentiometer out of setting. Failed regulator.Reset Voltage. Substitute regulator.
Unstable voltage.Speed variation in engine. Regulator out of setting.Check engine rotation. Regulate the stability of regulator by acting on “STABILITY” potentiometer.
Incorrect starting procedure.Verify correct starting procedure.
No fuel.Check fuel in tank and manual shut-off valve.
Exhaust restricted.Check and correct exhaust restriction.
Fuel filter plugged or full of water.Replace fuel filter or drain water from filter.
Injection pump not getting air or fuel.Check fuel flow at supply pump or bleed fuel system.
Engine cranks but will not start.Fau

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

167model family
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
222772Kit, fuel filter seal1Seal PartsGeek
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223419Kit, O-ring6Seal PartsGeek
223422Seal1Seal PartsGeek
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223851O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
223898Gasket, turbocharger1Gasket PartsGeek
223953Filter, fuel (square)3Fuel filter Amazon eBay $49.90 PartsGeek
223988O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
223995Set, belt, match set, engine model CD6059T with serial numbers before 1663911Belt Amazon eBay $22.72 PartsGeek
224002Pump, water1Pump PartsGeek
224012Gasket, thermostat cover1Gasket PartsGeek
224020Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
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224029Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
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224150Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
224152Hose1Hose PartsGeek
224163Pump, fuel injection1Pump PartsGeek
224167Kit, gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
224171Nozzle, injection1Injector PartsGeek
224172O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
224173Hose1Hose PartsGeek
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224178Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
224179Kit, gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
224189Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
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224239Gasket, turbocharger oil outlet1Gasket PartsGeek
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224270Seal1Seal PartsGeek
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224369Kit, starter1Starter PartsGeek
224795Filter, fuel (round)1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $73.35 PartsGeek
275501Filter, fuel (round)1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $8.13 PartsGeek
336458O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
336463Hose1Hose PartsGeek
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336501Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
336503Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
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336591O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
336593Set, belt, match set, engine model CD6059T with serial numbers 166391 and after1Belt Amazon eBay $18.95 PartsGeek
336594Hose1Hose PartsGeek
336596Hose1Hose PartsGeek
360008O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
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360017Nozzle, injection1Injector PartsGeek
360028Pump, oil1Pump PartsGeek
360031Filter, oil1Oil filter Amazon eBay $13.50 PartsGeek
360044Turbocharger1Turbocharger PartsGeek
360045Pump, fuel injection1Pump PartsGeek
360063Gasket set, cylinder head1Gasket PartsGeek
360064Kit, gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
360065Kit, gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
360068Pump, fuel injection1Pump PartsGeek
360069Pump, fuel injection1Pump PartsGeek
360070Pump, fuel injection1Pump PartsGeek
360071Pump, fuel transfer1Pump PartsGeek
360073Filter, oil1Oil filter PartsGeek
360090Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
360094Gasket, cylinder head1Gasket PartsGeek
360106Gasket, thermostat cover1Gasket PartsGeek
360107O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
360116O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
360119O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
360122Gasket, thermostat housing1Gasket PartsGeek
360123Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
360124Gasket, water pump1Gasket PartsGeek
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360130Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek atldiesel $38.80
360131Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek atldiesel $28.36
360133Gasket, oil filter header1Gasket PartsGeek
360134Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
360136Gasket, turbocharger oil outlet tube1Gasket PartsGeek atldiesel $3.63
360137Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
360138O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
360139O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
360164O-ring2Seal PartsGeek
360165O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
360170O-ring2Seal PartsGeek
360172O-ring2Seal PartsGeek
360176O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
360177Belt, fan, poly-V, 1650 mm1Belt Amazon eBay $23.98 PartsGeek
360178O-ring1Seal PartsGeek dieselpartscenter $60.24
360180O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
360181Kit, seal1Seal PartsGeek
360484Gasket, thermostat cover1Gasket PartsGeek
360555O-ring2Seal PartsGeek
360557O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
GM17437O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
GM17458Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
GM17463Seal1Seal PartsGeek
GM17464O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
GM17466Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
GM17467Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
GM17471O-ring2Seal PartsGeek
GM17472Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
GM17479Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
GM17487O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
GM17493Packing1Seal PartsGeek
GM17494Sealing washer4Seal PartsGeek
GM17551Kit, water pump1Pump PartsGeek
GM21508O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
GM23827Belt, 1545 mm1Belt Amazon eBay PartsGeek
GM24519Belt, 1600 mm1Belt Amazon eBay PartsGeek
GM24526Pump, fuel injection1Pump PartsGeek
GM24527Pump, fuel injection1Pump PartsGeek
GM24528Pump, fuel injection1Pump PartsGeek
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GM24532Pump, fuel injection1Pump PartsGeek
GM24533Pump, fuel injection1Pump PartsGeek
GM24537Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
GM24540O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
GM24543O-ring1Seal PartsGeek
GM24544Kit, engine overhaul gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
GM24545Turbocharger1Turbocharger PartsGeek
GM24546Turbocharger1Turbocharger PartsGeek
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GM24549Hose, hydraulic1Hose PartsGeek
GM29382Pump, water1Pump PartsGeek
GM32812Thermostat1Thermostat PartsGeek
GM32901Belt (1630 mm)1Belt Amazon eBay PartsGeek
GM32943Turbocharger1Turbocharger PartsGeek
GM52408Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
GM60527Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
223565Kit, piston ring (set of 3)6Service part / kit PartsGeek
360066Kit, ring6Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM17443Filter1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM17541Kit, ring6Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM17548Kit1Service part / kit PartsGeek

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
No/full load6.87.9
Prime6.8
Standby1.0

Available documents

Engine spec — 6068TF220 C (John Deere)Engine spec — 6068TF250 B (John Deere)Engine spec — 6068TF250 B S0 R0 (John Deere)Engine spec — 6068TF250 D (John Deere)Engine spec — 6068TF250 D S0 R0 (John Deere)Engine spec — 6068TF250 E (John Deere)Engine spec — 6068TF250 H (John Deere)Engine spec — 6068TF250 H S0 R0 (John Deere)Engine spec — 6068TF250 I (John Deere)Engine spec — 6068TF250 I S0 R0 (John Deere)Engine spec — off highway diesel engine ratings (John Deere)Parts manual — tp5386 (John Deere)

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