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John Deere PE4045TF285 Generator Set

The John Deere PE4045TF285 is a 74 kW (99 kVA) standby generator set powered by a John Deere PE4045TF285 engine. It is available at 600 V, 480 V, 208 V and 240 V, 60 Hz and rated 79 A. It holds about 15.5 L (4.1 gal) of oil and 26 L (6.9 gal) of coolant. Starting uses 1 battery rated 720 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 2440×970×1580 mm (96.1×38.2×62.2 in), weighs about 1543 kg (3402 lb) and produces 68 dBA at 23 m. An integrated tank holds 556 L (146.9 gal), roughly 24 hours of runtime.

74 kW
Standby
4.5 L
Displacement
15.5 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power74 kW
Standby kVA99
Oil capacity15.5 L
AlternatorMarathon 362PSL1667
Voltage options600 V, 480 V, 208 V, 240 V
Rated current[{'kva': 79, 'amps': 76}, {'kva': 78, 'amps': 93}, {'kva': 66, 'amps': 184}, {'kva': 0, 'amps': 0}] A
Power factor[{'kva': 72, 'pf': 1}, {'kva': 72, 'pf': 0.8}]
Circuit breaker300 A
Battery cranking720 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity26.0 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)2440×970×1580 mm
Dry weight1543 kg
Sound level68.0 dBA @ 23 m
Fuel tank556.0 L
Tank runtime24 hr

Engine

John Deere PE4045TF285
Displacement4.5 L
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere PE4045TF285
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterCheck the condition of the air filter by viewing the level of vacuum draw on the filter minder gauge. Replace the air filter when the yellow center bar reaches the red section on the gauge (20 in. H2O). find
Fuel filterCheck fuel filter/water separator bowl as required. Replace primary air cleaner when dust valve restriction indicator gauge shows a vacuum of 25 in. H2O. find
Oil filterChange the oil and oil filter after the first 100 hours, then every 250 hours. If John Deere Plus 50 II engine oil is used, the interval can be increased to every 500 hours. find
BeltCheck belt tensioners. John Deere engines use two types of belt tensioners: manual and automatic. find
CoolantCheck the coolant level daily. The coolant is checked by visually inspecting the level in the coolant overflow jug, located near the radiator.
OilCheck oil level daily before starting the engine. DO NOT start the generator if the oil level is below the 'ADD' mark on the dipstick.

Common questions

What is the power rating of the John Deere PE4045TF285?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 is rated 74 kW standby (99.0 kVA).

What engine does the John Deere PE4045TF285 use?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 is powered by the John Deere PE4045TF285 engine.

What alternator does the John Deere PE4045TF285 use?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 uses a Marathon 362PSL1667 alternator.

Troubleshooting

8

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
Sd Gen L1 <VShutdown Generator Line 1 Voltage Low
Sd Gen L2 <VShutdown Generator Line 2 Voltage Low
Sd Gen L3 <VShutdown Generator Line 3 Voltage Low

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
Oil pressure value does not read 5 psi (34 kPa) within five secondsVisually inspect the engine for oil leaks. If the oil level is good, restart the unit and verify the loss of oil pressure. Shut the engine down immediately if the oil pressure value does not read 5 psi (34 kPa) within five seconds. Check the oil sender.
LOW COOLANT LEVELAllow the engine to cool. Check the coolant level in the radiator. To access the radiator cap, you must remove the access panel from the top of the enclosure directly above the radiator. Add coolant until it is 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) below the filler neck. Secure the radiator cap back into its original position. Inspect coolant hoses, engine block and water pump for visible leaks. Check the engine oil to verify no coolant has mixed with it (oil will appear milky if coolant is present). Consult the engine operator’s manual for additional information.
HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURECheck the coolant level in the overflow jug. Restart the engine and read the coolant temperature to verify a high coolant temperature shutdown. Stop the engine immediately if the coolant temperature is 230°F (110°C) or more. Allow the engine to cool. Add coolant to the overflow jug if it is low and then check the level of coolant in the radiator. To access the radiator cap, you must remove the access panel from the top of the enclosure directly above the radiator. Add coolant until it is 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) below the filler neck. Secure the radiator cap back into its original position. Check the radiator shroud and ducting for blockage and remove any foreign matter. Inspect coolant hoses, engine block and water pump for visible leaks. Check the tension of the serpentine drive belt for the water pump. If no other problems are found, remove the load on the generator and restart the engine. Check the coolant temperature and shut the engine down immediately if it starts to overheat. Consult the engine operator’s manual for additional information on engine overheating.
OVERCRANK SHUTDOWNCheck the fuel level in the tank. Check for proper operation of the fuel pump. Check the air filter for blockage. If the engine will not start, consult the engine operator’s manual for additional information on trouble-shooting starting problems.
OVERSPEED OR UNDERSPEED SHUTDOWNDisconnect all loads and restart the generator. Read the frequency (Hz) on the LCD display. With no loads on the generator, the frequency should read 60.0 Hz. If the frequency is above or below 60.0 Hz, the engine speed will have to be adjusted. Refer to the engine operator’s manual for throttle adjustments on mechanical governed units and see the electronic governor manual for electronically controlled units.

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

Parts

5
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
01-4High-Pressure Fuel Pump Serial NumberFuel pump PartsGeek
361PSL1670Generator Model1Generator PartsGeek
362PSL1667Generator Model1Generator PartsGeek
RG13718High-Pressure Fuel Pump Model NumberFuel pump PartsGeek
RG5419High-Pressure Fuel Pump Serial NumberFuel pump PartsGeek

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Available documents

Operator's manual — oem engine 4045 and 6068 om37407 (John Deere)