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Northern Lights M65C13 Generator Set

The Northern Lights M65C13 is a 65 kW diesel standby generator set powered by a John Deere Powertech Tier III 6068 engine. It is available at 12 V and 24 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 4 L (1.1 gal) of oil and 4.5 L (1.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 200 batteries rated 1100 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1652×805×1018 mm (65.0×31.7×40.1 in) and weighs about 940 kg (2072 lb).

65 kW
Standby
4.0 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power65 kW
Prime power65 kW
EmissionsTier III
Oil capacity4.0 L
Voltage options12 V, 24 V
Phase3ph
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking1100 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity200
Coolant capacity4.5 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1652×805×1018 mm
Dry weight940 kg

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere Powertech Tier III 6068
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterMarine practice engine controller for complete engine protection and control250 hr find
Fuel filterMarine practice engine controller for complete engine protection and control250 hr find
Oil filterMarine practice engine controller for complete engine protection and control375 hr find
BeltMarine practice engine controller for complete engine protection and control250 hr find
CoolantUp to six years or 6000 hours of operation with John Deere COOL-GARDTM II Premix, COOL-GARD II PG Premix and COOL-GARD II Concentrate.14.0 L250 hr
OilMarine practice engine controller for complete engine protection and control15.0 L375 hr

Compatible filters for the John Deere Powertech Tier III 6068 — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: John Deere AL204809 John Deere T138857 John Deere AR79680 John Deere T46316 John Deere 952239
  • Fuel filter: John Deere AE29052 John Deere AR29586R John Deere AR50041 John Deere DQ24057 John Deere MX85749
  • Oil filter: John Deere RE519987 John Deere DZ112582 John Deere DZ118286 John Deere 40123 John Deere AR58956

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Northern Lights M65C13?

The Northern Lights M65C13 is rated 65 kW standby.

What engine does the Northern Lights M65C13 use?

The Northern Lights M65C13 is powered by the John Deere Powertech Tier III 6068 engine.

What fuel does the Northern Lights M65C13 use?

The Northern Lights M65C13 runs on diesel.

Parts

42
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
R123575O-Ring 7.595 X 2.616 mm (0.299" X 0.103")5Seal PartsGeek woodline $0.35
R136495Gasket2Gasket PartsGeek
R502902Packing ID= 44MM1Seal PartsGeek
R505567Pulley1Pulley PartsGeek
R524468Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek woodline $35.83
R524499Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek woodline $35.83
R61467O-Ring1Seal PartsGeek atldiesel $3.10
RE44574Seal1Seal PartsGeek atldiesel $23.99
RE520374Piston marked RE520589; also order RE527042 and DD15664; also order R503880, R515040 and R516648 or R505567, R515040 and R516648.Piston PartsGeek
RE520375Piston marked RE515372; also order RE527042 and DD15664; also order R503880, R515040 and R516648 or R505567, R515040 and R516648.Piston PartsGeek
RE536402SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLYAssembly PartsGeek
RE571269Piston marked RE509540; SUB FOR RE65957; also order RE527042 and DD15664; also order R503880, R515040 and R516648 or R505567, R515040 and R516648.Piston PartsGeek
19M7775Screw M6 X 162Service part / kit PartsGeek
19M7838Screw2Service part / kit PartsGeek
19M7862Screw1Service part / kit PartsGeek
19M8306Screw2Service part / kit PartsGeek
AR106083Plug1Service part / kit PartsGeek
H23125Plug5Service part / kit PartsGeek
OM3-805Service part / kit PartsGeek
R116296Cover1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R123574Nut4Service part / kit PartsGeek
R131765Plug1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R135918Bolt8Service part / kit PartsGeek
R503447Housing1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R515040Bushing1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R515555Deflector1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R516648Cap Screw1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R517208Pulley1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R517237Bushing1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R520896Valve Cover1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R521326Valve Cover1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R521327Valve Cover1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R521390Screw M8 X 125Service part / kit PartsGeek
R521401Medallion1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R522165Valve Cover1Service part / kit PartsGeek
R522409Heat Shield1Service part / kit PartsGeek
RE501377Filler Neck1Service part / kit PartsGeek
RE527858Screw M6 x 122Service part / kit PartsGeek
RE528742Deflector1Service part / kit PartsGeek
RE535560Filler Cap SUB FOR RE5000051Service part / kit PartsGeek
RE67238Screw2Service part / kit PartsGeek
RE67239Screw2Service part / kit 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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

Available documents

Spec sheet — B127-M65C13 (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P65C13 (Northern Lights)