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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. The same PE4045TF285 engine also powers generator sets from Magnum.

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

Same engine, other brands

1 brand

The John Deere PE4045TF285 in this set also powers 2 generator sets sold under 1 other brand. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
MagnumMMG100CAN6, MMG75CAN6

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).—
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.—
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.—
BatteryService battery as required. Check engine electrical ground connection, check fuses, replace fuel filter elements, check air intake hoses, connections, and system.—
BeltCheck belt tensioners. John Deere engines use two types of belt tensioners: manual and automatic.—
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.—
Spark plugReplace spark plugs as required. Check automatic belt tensioner and belt wear, check cooling system.—

Common questions

What size generator is the John Deere PE4045TF285?

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

Which engine powers the John Deere PE4045TF285?

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

How much coolant does the John Deere PE4045TF285 hold?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 cooling system holds 26 liters (6.9 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much oil does the John Deere PE4045TF285 take?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 has an engine oil capacity of 15.5 liters (16.4 US quarts), per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the sound level of the John Deere PE4045TF285?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 is rated at 68.0 dBA at 23 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the John Deere PE4045TF285 weigh?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 has a dry weight of 1543 kg (3401 lb).

What size fuel tank does the John Deere PE4045TF285 have?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 has a 556 liter (147 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 24 hours of runtime.

What voltages is the John Deere PE4045TF285 available in?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 is offered in 600 V, 480 V, 208 V, 240 V.

What battery does the John Deere PE4045TF285 use?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, 720 CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the John Deere PE4045TF285?

The John Deere PE4045TF285 uses a Marathon 362PSL1667 alternator.

Troubleshooting

6

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
11Fuel Level Wrn — Fuel level is smaller than Wrn Fuel Level setpoint (15%).
12GCB fail — Failure of the generator circuit breaker.
13Igen unbl — The generator current is unbalanced.
14Low BackupBatt — RTC backup battery is flat (low).
15Oil Press Sd — Oil pressure is smaller than Sd Oil Press setpoint.
16Oil Press Wrn — Oil pressure is smaller than Wrn Oil Press setpoint.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full John Deere PE4045TF285 troubleshooting guide (49 entries) →

Parts

2
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
361PSL1670Generator Model1Generator Amazon eBay
362PSL1667Generator Model1Generator Amazon eBay

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)Reference — CK ProductCatalog2019 (John Deere)

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