John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) Diesel Injector
Cross-Reference & Technical Specs
Authoritative technical specifications, verified Bosch part numbers, control valve stamping codes, nozzle spray orifices, and hold-down tightening torque for the John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L diesel engine family.
All Verified Part Numbers for John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H)
The following 2 common-rail injector assemblies are calibrated for this engine family. Click any SKU to view individual test bench flow curves, sister cross-references, and vehicle applications.
Bosch 095000-6490 Common Rail Injector for John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) →
DENSO CRIPlateNozzle Code: DLLA140P878Bosch 095000-6360 Common Rail Injector for John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) →
DENSO CRIPlateNozzle Code: DLLA140P878| Part Number (SKU) | Primary OE Reference | Control Valve | Nozzle Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| RE529118, RE546776, SE501925 | Plate | DLLA140P878 | |
| RE530362, RE531704, SE501926 | Plate | DLLA140P878 |
Verified Vehicle Compatibility
| Make / Manufacturer | Vehicle Model & Platform | Engine Specification | Model Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere | 6030 Series Tractors (6130 to 6930) | John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) | 2006-2015 |
| John Deere | 7030 Series Tractors (7130 to 7830) | John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) | 2007-2014 |
| John Deere | S-Series Combines (S540, S550) | John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) | 2011-2017 |
| John Deere | Forestry Skidders & Harvesters | John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) | 2007-2016 |
| John Deere | 6030 & 7030 Series Agricultural Tractors | John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) | 2007-2016 |
| John Deere | S-Series Rotary Combines (S540, S550) | John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) | 2011-2018 |
| John Deere | Self-Propelled High-Clearance Sprayers (4730, 4830) | John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) | 2008-2017 |
| John Deere | Wheeled Forestry Harvesters (1170E, 1270E) | John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) | 2008-2016 |
Installation, Tightening Torque & Re-torque Protocol
Strict torque compliance is mandatory on John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) common-rail cylinder heads. Over-torquing stretches the injector body or strips the head clamping threads, while under-torquing allows combustion blow-by past the copper sealing washer:
- Hold-down clamp bolt: 37 N·m (cold state). Always clean the cylinder head recess with an injector seat reamer.
- High-pressure rail flare nut: 25-30 N·m using a dedicated 17 mm line wrench.
- Return leak-off banjo bolt: 9-12 N·m with fresh copper washers on both sides of the banjo union.
After fitting replacement injectors on John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H), generate or program the cylinder-specific IMA calibration code into the engine ECU using an OEM-level scan tool (Bosch KTS, Renault CLIP, or VAG-COM) to prevent cylinder power imbalance and rough idle.
Technical Diagnostics FAQ for John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H)
What DTC fault codes indicate a failing injector on John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H)?
The most frequent fault codes are P0201 through P0204 (Injector Circuit Malfunction on Cylinders 1-4), P2146/P2149 (Injector Group Supply Voltage Error), and P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Low due to excessive internal leak-off). Measure solenoid coil resistance across the pins (0.5-1.5 Ω) and perform a graduated-bottle dynamic leak-back test to pinpoint the leaking cylinder.
Can sister SKUs within the John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) family be interchanged?
Not unless explicitly confirmed on the vehicle build plate. While sister SKUs share the same physical outer envelope and Plate control valve, they differ in nozzle spray orifice angle and factory IMA flow calibration. Mixing sister SKUs on the same engine block can trigger rough idle, elevated exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and MOT emissions failure.
Which specific Bosch injectors fit the John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) engine?
The verified genuine Bosch common-rail injectors engineered for the John Deere PowerTech Plus 4.5L / 6.8L (4045H / 6068H) engine family are:
- Bosch 095000-6490 Common Rail Injector → (OE: RE529118, RE546776, SE501925, RE524382, 095000-6491, 095000-6480, DCRI106490) — Control Valve: Plate, Nozzle Code: DLLA140P878
- Bosch 095000-6360 Common Rail Injector → (OE: RE530362, RE531704, SE501926, DZ100216, 095000-6361, 095000-6362, 095000-6363, DCRI106360) — Control Valve: Plate, Nozzle Code: DLLA140P878