John Deere 2.9 Litre Diesel Engines
Features & Benefits
Specification Sheets
Performance Data
Genset Ratings
Engine Dimensions

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Features & Benefits

Meets EPA, CARB, and EU off-road emission regulations

• Engine developed to meet off-road emission requirements without degradation in performance or power level

Dynamically balanced crankshaft

• Journal surfaces induction-hardened for significantly increased wear life

Forged-steel connecting rods

• 45-degree connecting-rod/cap-joint design allows the use of larger crankshaft-connecting-rod bearings for increased durability

Replaceable wet-type cylinder liners

• Provides excellent heat dissipation
• Precision machined for long life

Strong cylinder block

• Weight of cylinder block reduced, while maintaining overall strength
• Crankshaft supported by four main bearings

High performance cylinder head

• Increased-flow cylinder head features revised intake manifold ports, larger valves and seats, and optimum contouring of the seat areas
• Improved engine performance in the areas of torque reserve, fuel consumption, and smoke

Easy to apply

• Mounting points for new engine have not changed, making it easy to replace the previous model
• Additional front engine mounts are available for application ease

Compact size

• Compact, in-line 3-cylinder configuration allows model to be used in applications where length is critical

Optional gear auxiliary drive

• Optional drive, with an SAE "A" flange, increases application flexibility of the 3-cylinder engine

World-class performance

• Higher torque rise, excellent fuel economy, and low oil consumption result in superior engine performance

Specification Sheets

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Performance Data

Model

Emission
Certified

Rated Power
Intermittent

Rated Power
Continuous

Peak Torque
Intermittent

Fuel Economy
BSFC*

Aspiration

3029D

Tier 1

48 hp (36 kW) @ 2500 rpm

43 hp (32 kW) @ 2500 rpm

139 lb-ft (189 N.m) @ 1000 rpm

0.394 lb/hp-hr (240 g/kWh) @ 2500 hp

Natural

3029D

Tier 1

58 hp (43 kW) @ 2500 rpm

52 hp (39 kW) @ 2500 rpm

141 lb-ft (191 N.m) @ 1600 rpm

0.394 lb/hp-hr (240 g/kWh) @ 2500 rpm

Natural

3029T

Tier 1

70 hp (52 kW) @ 2500 rpm

63 hp (47 kW) @ 2500 rpm

176 lb-ft (239 N.m) @ 1600 rpm

0.388 lb/hp-hr (236 g/kWh) @ 2500 rpm

Turbocharged

3029T

Tier 1

79 hp (59 kW) @ 2500 rpm

71 hp (53 kW) @ 2500 rpm

200 lb-ft (27 N.m) @ 1800 rpm

0.391 lb/hp-hr (238 g/kWh) @ 2500 rpm

Turbocharged

3029T

Tier 2

64 hp (48 kW) @ 2500 rpm

58 hp (43 kW) @ 2500 rpm

166 lb-ft (225 N.m) @ 1500 rpm

0.419 lb/hp-hr (255 g/kWh) @ 2500 rpm

Turbocharged

3029T

Tier 2

71 hp (53 kW) @ 2500 rpm

64 hp (48 kW) @ 2500 rpm

181 lb-ft (245 N.m) @ 1600 rpm

0.409 lb/hp-hr (249 g/kWh) @ 2500 rpm

Turbocharged

Gen Set Ratings

Model

Emission
Certified

Engine rating
Prime

Engine rating
Intermittent

Calculated Genset Rating
Prime

Calculated Genset Rating
Intermittent

3029D

non cert

42 hp (31 kW)

47 hp (35 kW)

25-26 kWe (31-33 kVa)

28-30 kWe (35-37 kVa)

3029T

Tier 1

58 hp (43 kW)

64 hp (48 kW)

35-37 kWe (44-46 kVa)

39-41 kWe (49-51 kVa)

3029T

Tier 2

59 hp (44 kW)

64 hp (48 kW)

37-38 kWe (46-48 kVa)

40-42 kWe (50-52 kVa)

Engine Dimensions*

Length

Width

Height

Weight

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

lb.

kg

3029D

3

2.9 L (179 cu.in)

28.2

716

20.8

528

32.2

819

696

316

3029T

3

2.9 L (179 cu.in)

28.2

716

20.8

528

36.5

928

724

329