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THE COMPANY:

John Deere Power Systems, like MarineNews, celebrates

J DOHN EERE this year a signi? cant anniversary – in its case, the 40th

P SOWER YSTEMS anniversary of John Deere Engine Works factory in Wa- terloo, Iowa. The ? rm manufactures and markets indus- 3801 West Ridgeway Avenue trial, marine, and generator drive diesel engines, as well as

Waterloo, Iowa 50704 - 5100

Tel: (800) 533-6446 drivetrain components for use in a variety of off-highway

Email: [email protected] applications.

Website: www.JohnDeere.com/ engines

CEO/President: Sam Allen

THE CASE:

John Deere is one of the few manufacturers that build

Craft Directive emissions requirements, and feature low engines exclusively for off-highway applications. This spe- cialization has given John Deere unparalleled experience in noise, low vibration, and excellent fuel economy. In ad- dition to installation in new boats, the entire lineup of developing and packaging marine propulsion and genera- tor drive engines. John Deere engines deliver performance, PowerTech marine engines is ideal as repower engines for commercial and recreational vessels, due to their ex- power, reliability, easy installation and emissions compli- ance to both boat builders and end users. The new lineup ceptional reliability, durability, fuel economy, and perfor- mance. The engine package sizes allow for easy installation features a range of choices to keep marine operations pro- without major modi? cation to vessels. For workboats with ductive. EPA Tier 3 PowerTech auxiliary engines are avail- able with displacements from 4.5L to 13.5L and power especially small engine and machinery spaces, the smaller physical footprint is a real advantage. Last year, John Deere ratings from 99 to 600 hp, including constant- and vari- able-speed ratings. They provide more of the reliable and rounded out its line of Marine Tier 3 propulsion and gen- cost-effective solutions customers expect from John Deere erator-drive engines for commercial and recreational appli- cations. The John Deere commitment to meeting marine — on the jobsite or in the water.

emissions standards and customer needs goes beyond pro- pulsion and gen-set offerings. John Deere also offers ma-

PRIMARY PRODUCT: rine auxiliary-drive con? gurations and recently introduced

John Deere Power Systems offers a full line of PowerTech a full line of radiator-cooled, dry-exhaust manifold indus- marine engine models; the 4.5L, 6.8L, 9.0L, 13.5L. These range in power from 55 kW to 559 kW (75 –750 hp). trial diesel engines that are U.S. EPA Marine Tier 3-certi- ? ed. These engines are ideal for powering vessel auxiliaries

These marine engines meet IMO, EPA Tier 2, and Euro- including pumps, winches, cranes, and hydraulics. Marine pean Union Rec- workboat operators everywhere have come to depend on reational these engines. For example, after years of powering its towboats with the PowerTech 6.8L engine, Florida Ma- rine now installs the new PowerTech 4045AFM marine engines to comply with Tier 3 emissions regulations.

The John Deere-powered gen-sets alternate opera- tions every 24 hours; each serving as backup to the other. Those towboats are part of an ever- growing ? eet of boats and barges with John

Deere-powered gen-sets and pump en- gines. These vessels have also included 35 hot-oil barges, 71 clean-service barges, and 14 refurbished river-class towboats.

All in all, Florida Marine Transporters alone has purchased and installed 295

John Deere engines.

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