Name: John Deere 6068HF285
Brand: John Deere
Availability: InStock

Overview#

The John Deere 6068HF285 is a 6.8-liter, 6-cylinder inline 6 diesel engine used in commercial and industrial generator applications in the 135-155 kW class. Turbocharged Intercooled for reliable power density across standby and prime-rated duty cycles.

This engine powers generators from Blue Star Power Systems, Gillette, MTU, making it one of the more widely deployed prime movers in its power class for the commercial standby market.

Generators using this engine#

Blue Star JD150-01 (150 kW)
MTU 6R0113 DS150 (150 kW)
Gillette SPJD-1550 (155 kW)

Found in these gensets

Generator models that ship with or are commonly paired with the John Deere 6068HF285.

Blue Star Power Systems

Blue Star JD150-01

Open Basler controller + John Deere 6068 engine + Stamford alternator — no proprietary lock-in. Serviceable by any qualified tech, not just the dealer.

150 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

150 kW diesel standby for commercial, institutional, and municipal facilities where value engineering and component independence matter.

150 kW Tier 3 diesel standby generator built by Blue Star Power Systems. John Deere 6068HF285 6-cylinder engine, Stamford UCI274/UCDI274 alternator, DSE DCP7310 controller.

Tier 33-phaselight-commercialcommercial

Gillette

Gillette SPJD-1550

Factory-direct at 15-30% below major brands. John Deere 6068 engine + DSE controller — no proprietary lock-in. 3-7 day lead times.

155 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

155 kW diesel standby for hospitals, hotels, commercial buildings, and municipal infrastructure. Buy American compliant.

155 kW stationary diesel standby generator with John Deere 6068HF285 engine. Made-in-USA with Stamford UCI274G alternator and DSE 7420 MKII controller.

Tier 33-phasecommercialhospital

MTU

MTU 6R0113 DS150

150 kW diesel standby on JD 6068HF285 inline-6. Smoother vibration than 4-cyl alternatives, SCAQMD certified, OSHPD eligible, 11.8 gph.

150 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

Healthcare and commercial standby at 150 kW. Diesel at 11.8 gph, 6-cyl smooth operation, NFPA 110 single-step load.

150 kW EPA Tier 3 diesel standby generator with John Deere 6068HF285 engine, 6.8 L turbocharged-aftercooled 6-cylinder inline, JDEC governor, 1800 rpm.

Tier 33-phasecommercial-standbylight-industrial