Bitzer 66GE-68Y
German-engineered semi-hermetic reciprocating and screw compressors for industrial refrigeration.
Specifications
- Compression technology: Reciprocating
- Configuration: Tandem
- Enclosure / drive: Semi-Hermetic
- Cylinders: 6
- Variable speed: Not Stated
- Hazardous-area certification: Not Stated
- Product category: compressor
Qualified refrigerants & capacity
Capacity (kW) evaluated at standard conditions: ULT (-60/45 °C), LT (-35/45 °C), MT (-10/45 °C), HT (-5/45 °C).
| Refrigerant | ULT | LT | MT | HT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1234yf | — | — | 77.91 | 96.3 |
| R1234ze(E) | — | — | 57.93 | 73.34 |
| R134a | — | — | 77.74 | 97.74 |
| R404A | — | 42.91 | 133.02 | 160.81 |
| R407A | — | 27.39 | 120.58 | 150.59 |
| R407C | — | — | 116.11 | 145.78 |
| R407F | — | 31.44 | 131.54 | 163.86 |
| R448A | — | 36.87 | 129.53 | 158.86 |
| R449A | — | 36.9 | 128.91 | 158.01 |
| R450A | — | — | 67.53 | 85.02 |
| R454C | — | 30.25 | 110.99 | 136.68 |
| R455A | — | 32.84 | 119.29 | 146.84 |
| R507A | — | 44.85 | 136.32 | 164.44 |
| R513A | — | — | 82.1 | 102.05 |
| R515B | — | — | 57.5 | 72.8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What refrigerants does the Bitzer 66GE-68Y support?
The Bitzer 66GE-68Y is qualified for R1234yf, R1234ze(E), R134a, R404A, R407A, R407C, R407F, R448A, R449A, R450A, R454C, R455A, R507A, R513A, R515B. Capacity values at standard ULT (-60/45 C), LT (-35/45 C), MT (-10/45 C), and HT (-5/45 C) conditions are listed in the table above for each refrigerant.
What is the cooling capacity of the Bitzer 66GE-68Y?
Running on R507A, the Bitzer 66GE-68Y delivers 44.85 kW at LT, 136.32 kW at MT, 164.44 kW at HT. Use the Benchmark tool to evaluate capacity at your exact SST/SDT and superheat conditions.
Can the Bitzer 66GE-68Y be retrofit to a lower-GWP refrigerant under EU F-Gas Regulation 2024/573?
Open the F-Gas Retrofit tool with this model pre-selected to see drop-in alternatives ranked by capacity match, COP, GWP, PFAS impact, and 2026/2030/2035 phase-out timeline.
What polynomial standard is the Bitzer 66GE-68Y performance data based on?
Capacity, power, and current polynomials follow EN 12900 for European-origin brands and AHRI 540 for North American brands. Coefficients are normalized into a common form for cross-brand comparison. Fit your own data in the Polynomial Fitter tool.