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- 2010-02-05
New PowerGard 2010 - 2010-02-05
Top service from John Deere technicians - 2010-01-28
John Deere sprayer developments for 2010 - 2009-12-03
John Deere Intelligent Solutions - 2009-12-03
UK farmers win free combining in Ennobe fungicide competition - 2009-12-03
New John Deere utility tractors offer more choice - 2009-12-03
John Deere reaps 1 Gold & 5 Silver medals at Agritechnica 2009 - 2009-12-03
Bord na Móna buys John Deere tractors from TFM - 2009-12-03
John Deere 6030 Series tractors updated for 2010 - 2009-12-03
Certainty in uncertain times: - 2009-12-03
John Deere’s golden draw - 2009-09-15
John Deere adds two new W Series combines - 2009-09-15
- 2009-09-15
Additional Deere & Company investment in Russia - 2009-09-15
2010 – The year of the John Deere utility tractor - 2009-09-15
John Deere unveils new 8R and 8RT Series tractors - 2009-09-15
New 7950i flagship model forager from John Deere - 2009-09-15
John Deere Intelligent Solutions - 2009-08-27
John Deere at The Dairy Event & Livestock Show 2009 - 2009-07-23
Deere & Company prepared to expand operations, employment in Russia - 2009-07-23
John Deere 7030E Series Premium tractor wins Royal Show award - 2009-07-23
- 2009-06-28
Masons and Kings join forces - 2009-06-28
John Deere at TGA Turfshow 2009 - 2009-06-28
Foundation stone laid for new technology centre - 2009-06-19
John Deere previews four new Premium balers - 2009-06-19
John Deere previews new Premium baler - 2009-06-19
New combines increase harvest performance - 2009-06-19
New transport wheel for maize header - 2009-06-19
Farol opens new John Deere dealership - 2009-06-19
John Deere announces new global structure - 2009-06-19
John Deere shows new Premium balers at Highland - 2009-06-19
DEERE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS SAMUEL R ALLEN PRESIDENT, COO & BOARD MEMBER - 2009-06-19
GreenStar Lightbar becomes a best-seller in Europe - 2009-06-19
RICHARD JOHNSON RECEIVES TOP ENGINEERS AWARD - 2009-03-02
Herefordshire farmer wins gold key Gator - 2009-02-20
Official first for John Deere StarFire technology - 2009-02-20
Yorkshire dealer wins national staff award - 2009-02-20
Dealers achieve specialist status - 2009-02-20
Advanced service from John Deere technicians - 2009-02-20
John Deere hosts BIGGA Midlands Section - 2009-02-20
John Deere supports RABI at harvest festival - 2009-01-20
John Deere & The Worshipful Company of Farmers promote British Farming at the Lord Mayor’s Show - 2009-01-20
Mannheim factory releases 1,500,000th tractor - 2009-01-20
Advances in telematics with JDLink - 2009-01-20
New John Deere guidance systems for 2009 - 2009-01-20
John Deere tractor updates for 2009 - 2009-01-20
John Deere unveils new tractor numbering - 2008-06-19
Combine Demos - 2008-05-15
Help us to help you! - 2007-12-17
Christmas Toy Fairs - 2007-04-18
Hire Tractors - 2007-03-20
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2010
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John Deere has updated its PowerGard tractor maintenance and protection programmes for 2010 and beyond. The new PowerGard Maintenance, PowerGard Protection and PowerGard Protection Plus coverage options enable dealers to carry out a complete tractor maintenance programme to a fixed budget, depending on the plan chosen by the farmer. “During busy times, it’s easy to fall behind with the maintenance procedures recommended in the tractor operator’s manual and service record book,” says John Deere Limited’s aftermarket sales manager James Morley. “This can lead to unexpected repairs that create unbudgeted expenses. These in turn cause problems with the farmer’s cash flow, on top of disrupting the day’s work. “Increasingly, customers are demanding a maintenance plan to help them fix their costs, budget more accurately and allow them to focus on their main business. The new PowerGard programmes are specially designed to control these costs, remove the worry and allow farmers to choose the best plan to suit their individual needs. “This is much more than a simple extended warranty programme; this is a complete maintenance and protection plan that allows the farmer to budget for the full operating costs of his tractor.” The first level is PowerGard Maintenance – the dealer calculates the normal routine tractor servicing costs and sets up an individually tailored contract with the customer to carry out all the necessary maintenance. All the farmer has to do is call the dealer when the tractor's operating hours reach the specified service intervals. Customers can pay at each service, in regular instalments or for the entire contract in advance, with the cost of the plan including all parts, maintenance fluids and routine labour. PowerGard Maintenance also forms the basis of the two more comprehensive protection programmes, which provide up to four years additional protection following the normal 12 month product and 24 month engine warranties. Subject to acceptance by John Deere Credit, it is possible to fund these two protection programmes within a finance package; payments will vary depending on the tractor model, length of the plan and payment option chosen. PowerGard Protection covers all powertrain components (except tyres and tracks), in addition to the basic maintenance plan, that are not caused by negligence, misuse, abuse or accidental damage – these can and should be covered by a separate accident insurance policy. Protection Plus provides even more comprehensive cover of all key machine components. The farmer can choose the number of years and hours he wishes the plan to run for, up to a maximum of five years or 5000 hours, whichever comes first. Full details of covered items are available from John Deere dealers. “By budgeting for preventive care in this way, and having the tractor fully maintained by the dealer, the farmer can save on maintenance costs by locking into current parts and labour prices, as well as saving on his own time and labour,” says James Morley. “He can also be secure in the knowledge that his tractor is being well cared for by a skilled, fully trained John Deere technician using state of the art tools, who is certified by the industry standard LTA programme. This in turn gives him reliability and performance advantages, and he will have a complete service record book, fully stamped by the dealer, which will add value to his tractor when it is traded in.” |
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The first six John Deere service technicians in the UK to achieve LTA4 Master Technician accreditation were presented with their certificates and registration cards on the John Deere stand at the LAMMA 2010 show at Newark in January. Introduced as the top tier of the industry’s Landbased Technician Accreditation (LTA) scheme, the Master Technician designation recognises individuals as having a proven and professionally assessed track record as the very best technicians, with the highest level of diagnostic skills and specialist product knowledge. The six John Deere service technicians are (five of the six are pictured at LAMMA, as listed left to right): Robert Watson – RBM Agricultural, Market Weighton, Yorkshire Andrew Walker – RBM Agricultural, Retford, Nottinghamshire Robert Griffiths – Agricultural Machinery (Nantwich), Cheshire Dan Massey – J E Buckle Engineers, Cromer, Hertfordshire Tom Cooper – Ben Burgess, Norwich, Norfolk Kevin Drage – J E Buckle Engineers, Cromer, Hertfordshire “By employing an LTA accredited technician, or choosing a dealer with LTA registered technicians, customers can be secure in the knowledge that their equipment is being serviced by the best in the industry,” says Christopher Whetnall, chief executive of IAgrE. “With the ever increasing complexity and sophistication of agricultural machinery, it is vital to know that your equipment will be maintained by highly skilled professionals.” To achieve the full Master Technician qualification after being accredited at LTA3 level, individuals have to undergo additional training and assessment of their abilities in advanced diagnostic testing and product knowledge, as well as their customer and technical mentoring skills. Technicians who reach LTA3 status are already registered with the Engineering Council as an engineering technician (EngTech), with the ability to display the technician’s full qualifications on service vehicles. Currently John Deere’s agricultural and turf dealers in the UK and Ireland have over 900 staff registered with the LTA scheme, including 454 at LTA2 level, 25 at LTA3 and six at LTA4. “The LTA scheme is designed to raise the profile of dealership technicians and underline their value to the industry,” says John Deere’s manager, customer support Peter Leech. “By reaching the Master Technician level, these six John Deere dealer technicians have proved that they are at the top of their profession, and expertly qualified to provide the highest possible level of after-sales support to customers.” |
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John Deere’s technology leadership in the sprayer business has once again been recognised, with the award of a DLG silver medal at the Agritechnica 2009 show in Hannover, Germany. It was given to the extension of iSolutions from the 5430i self-propelled sprayer to 700i and 800i Series trailed sprayers. This includes the integration of a new tank fill calculator, which will be tested in the UK this summer, as well as the advanced SprayerPro automatic boom section control system, and the unique AutoDilute rinsing system for handling the appropriate dilution of residual liquid in the sprayer. The award judges praised John Deere’s iSolutions for reducing the potential for operator error and environmental pollution, as well as providing faster and more precise tank filling, rinsing and spraying. Other new developments on John Deere sprayers for 2010 include the availability of BoomTrac automatic boom height and tilt control on 700i Series trailed sprayers for the first time. First introduced on the 800 Series range in 2005, BoomTrac is designed to increase spray accuracy, operator comfort and productivity. In addition, a new 36/24/18m boom will be available to add extra versatility to the 5430i self-propelled sprayer. This boom is designed for contractors or farmers who need to adjust spraying width to different row spacing or tramline widths. Also available for the 5430i in 2010 is a new optional ‘hill climber’ drive-train, which comprises larger rear wheel motors and lower geared rear final drives. This option enables the sprayer to scale slopes up to a market leading 29 degrees. |
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2009
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New GreenStar 1800 Display The latest member of the John Deere display family is the all-new GreenStar 1800. It has been designed as the optimum solution for customers using guidance applications on John Deere or non-Deere equipment, especially when teamed with the AutoTrac Universal 200 steering kit. Its comprehensive guidance possibilities include Parallel Tracking, AutoTrac and AutoTrac Universal. It will also support Sprayer Pro automatic section control for John Deere sprayers and ISOBUS implement control (Virtual Terminal) functionality. Thus, the GreenStar 1800 serves the needs of a wide range of customers, especially mixed farms (for slurry spraying and tillage) and medium to large arable farms (for tillage, seeding and harvesting applications). In addition, it is suitable for farms growing speciality crops or for situations requiring repeatability, for example vegetable cropping or controlled traffic farming (CTF). The GreenStar 1800 has been tested and certified as ISOBUS compatible, and can operate with all three John Deere accuracy levels (SF1, SF2 and RTK), using the TÜV-certified StarFire iTC DGPS position receiver. The display features a modern 16:9 colour screen, push button controls and USB ports. It can also be used on all vehicles with a 12V power supply. With this new introduction, John Deere offers a range of four displays: The GreenStar Lightbar is the ideal entry level guidance system for smaller livestock and arable farms The established Original GreenStar Display focuses on providing an affordable guidance and documentation package for mixed and medium sized arable farms. The GreenStar 1800 now offers mixed and larger arable farms the benefit of an optimum guidance and ISOBUS control solution, especially for multi-brand fleets The top of the range GreenStar 2600 continues to be the premium solution for customers looking for a complete technology package including a full range of guidance opportunities, state of the art documentation, ISOBUS compliance and performance monitoring, all controlled via a large, easy to use, colour touch screen control. |
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Lincolnshire farmers Joseph and Robert Pask and Morayshire farmer Robert Murray won a free day of wheat harvesting courtesy of a John Deere combine harvester at their respective farms earlier this year. The lucky trio entered the Agrovista Ennobe fungicide competition at the 2009 Cereals Event and found out that they had won in August. “We asked entrants to answer questions linked to Ennobe, which is an exciting new cereal fungicide launched by BASF earlier this year,” explains Nick Rainsley, Agrovista’s marketing manager. The combining was undertaken by a member of John Deere’s demonstration team using a John Deere C670i HillMaster combine equipped with a 7.6m (25ft) 625R cutting platform and a 10,000 litre capacity grain tank. “This combine is equipped with an industry leading ProDrive automatic shift transmission,” explains John Deere’s combine product manager Mark Smith. “The machine is compact but high performance, because it utilises AutoTrac for automated steering and HarvestSmart for automatic forward speed adjustment; these technologies keep the machine at 100 per cent capacity all day long, and also help to keep operator stress to a minimum.” |
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Suitable for a wide range of commercial, amenity and horticultural applications, John Deere’s new 5M and 5G utility tractors from 70 to 100hp complement the top of the range 5R Series tractors introduced last year, and will be available from the end of 2009. John Deere 5M Series tractors The all-new 5M Series from 70 to 100hp (5070M, 5080M, 5090M and 5100M) are compact, general purpose tractors offering excellent visibility and operator comfort. They feature a bright cab interior, a newly designed dashboard, ergonomic controls and multiple seat and lighting options, and can be equipped with matching John Deere front loaders for a variety of materials handling applications. Power comes from a 4.5 litre Tier III John Deere PowerTech M diesel engine, equipped with a mechanical fuel injection system, turbocharger, an air-to-air charge air cooler and a slideable air conditioning condenser for easier servicing. Apart from reduced emission levels and good fuel economy, these powerful and reliable mid-specification engines provide a two per cent power bulge and a 28 per cent torque rise to match even the toughest tasks. Depending on individual requirements, there is a choice of three transmission options, including a high specification 32/16 Power Reverser Plus 40kph transmission, which features clutchless shifting of two HiLo gears under full load – the reverser lever is mounted on the adjustable steering column and moves with it, so that this always provides the most comfortable driving position. Further options include a 16/16 Power Reverser 30 or 40kph transmission, and a basic 16/16 Sync Reverser 30kph transmission, with the reverser lever mounted on the dashboard – simply depress the foot clutch and shift direction with the lever. The open centre hydraulic system features a tandem pump with a total flow of 74 litres/min (optional 94 litres/min) for quick cycle times, and a choice of either two or three SCVs depending on implement needs and applications. Maximum lift capacity is 3.6 tonnes, and there is a choice of electronic or mechanical three-point hitch controls. As a brand new feature on John Deere tractors, the 5M range will be available with a 540/540E/ground drive PTO to power trailer wheels on hills. A 540/540E PTO and a shiftable 540/540E/1000 PTO are also available. John Deere 5G Series tractors Powered by the same engine as the 5M Series, the new 5G Series tractors will replace the current 5015 Series tractor range and will consist of nine models from 80 to 100hp: the 5080G, GF and GV; the 5090G, GH, GF and GV; and the 5100GF and GV. In addition to the Standard models, which can be fitted with turf tyres for amenity work, these include high ground clearance, fruit/orchard and vineyard models with machine widths of less than 1.5m down to a little over 1m. Options include a cost efficient 12/12 30kph transmission, a 24/24 40kph version with mechanical or electro-hydraulic HiLo gears, and a 24/12 40kph Power Reverser unit. All these tractors are equipped with an open centre hydraulic system and a 47 litre/min tandem pump (or an optional 60 litre/min) for quick implement reaction. On the 5GF and 5GV models, an optional third pump will provide up to 80 litres/min. Lift capacity of the 5G Standard tractors is up to 2.6 tonnes, or 2.4 tonnes on the 5GH, 5GF and 5GV versions. Depending on application, the tractors are either available with three SCVs (5G and 5GH) or four plus four mid-mounted SCVs (5GF and 5GV models). PTO options include 540/540E/ground drive and 540/1000/ground drive versions. The new cab layout features left and right hand consoles with common controls logically placed for ease of use. The roof lining and air conditioner have been redesigned to provide greater headroom and forward visibility, and the cab is now sealed and pressurised for greater comfort and efficiency of the heating and cooling system. Open operator stations with two- or four-post ROPS are also available. |
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John Deere’s new ActiveCommand Steering concept, which has been designed for future 8R Series tractors, will receive one of five prestigious DLG gold medals at Agritechnica, the world’s leading agricultural equipment trade fair being held in Hannover, Germany, from November 10 to 14. This will be the third consecutive time since 2005 that a John Deere innovation has received the gold medal award. ActiveCommand Steering is an entirely new tractor steering concept which follows the fly-by-wire principle, and does not require the traditional design of steering column. Instead, a gyroscope combines with sensors on the smaller steering wheel and a set of electro-hydraulic actuators, so that both the manual force and the number of steering wheel turns required when driving will automatically adjust to the tractor’s actual speed. The tractor driver benefits from the reduced effort required during field, front loader and transport operations, as well as from a more stable ride at high road speeds (up to 50kph). Ergonomics and safety are also improved. In addition to the gold medal, five DLG silver medals will be awarded to a number of innovative John Deere solutions for tractors, harvesting equipment and crop care solutions. One of these is tractor-implement automation, a system which enables two-way ISOBUS data exchange between the tractor and more complex implements. During operation, the system allows the implement to take command of certain pre-assigned tractor parameters to make the driver’s life easier. For example, a round baler (such as the 864 model pictured) can tell the tractor when bale formation is nearly complete, and will then make the tractor slow down to release the bale. Similarly, a John Deere tractor/Pottinger forage wagon combination is also being awarded a silver medal. A swath scanner mounted at the front of the tractor causes it to slow down or accelerate depending on the density of the swath, which determines the intake rate of the forage wagon’s pick-up. The extension of iSolutions from self-propelled sprayers to 700i and 800i Series trailed sprayers will also be awarded with a silver medal. This includes the integration of a tank fill calculator, an advanced SprayerPro boom control package and an AutoDilute function to handle the appropriate dilution of residual liquid in the sprayer. A fourth silver medal will be awarded to the EasyGuide Centre Link, a new system that facilitates hydraulic coupling of the upper link on heavy-duty three-point hitches. Instead of requiring costly triangular support frames, this new linkage system utilises heavy-duty springs that keep the upper link in the correct position. Furthermore, the upper link’s movements can be controlled from the cab with a simple wire cable. The fifth DLG silver medal for John Deere will be awarded to the company’s newly designed Condition Monitoring System (CMS), which will be optionally available on the new 7950i self-propelled forage harvester. This system continuously monitors the bearing vibrations of key components such as compaction rollers, the drum, the kernel processor and the accelerator fan. Should these component bearings begin to change their vibration frequency due to malfunction, the driver or fleet owner is alerted via a signal in the cab or remotely via JDLink. |
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Templetuohy Farm Machinery and John Deere have secured a major five year fleet deal with Bord na Móna for the sale of 245 tractors, after an extensive tender process this summer. The five year deal will see 133 machines being delivered in 2010 and the remaining 112 over the following four years to 2014. A total of 189 6830 Standard 140hp tractors and 56 new 5070M 70hp tractors will be supplied by TFM, all on dual wheels, for use in the Bord’s peat harvesting operations. This is both the dealer’s and John Deere’s biggest ever deal with Bord Na Móna, which has been hiring a number of John Deere tractors for the past five years. “The Bord usually keeps its tractors for a long time, so when the decision was made to buy rather than hire, the Bord’s group procurement manager Declan McDonnell was particularly looking for reliable and durable machines,” says TFM’s dealer principal Jimmy Butler. “From previous experience, the Bord appreciated the performance and reliability of John Deere tractors, and knew that they had a proven ability to work in the harsh peat bog environment. We are delighted to have won the contract, and look forward to working closely with the Bord to deliver and service their new tractors over the next five years.” |
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John Deere’s 6030 Series Mannheim tractor range, including the 7430 and 7530 models, is being updated for 2010 to provide increased performance and reduced fuel consumption. The changes mostly involve horsepower changes to both Premium and Standard cab machines, and the 6530 model is being replaced by the new 6534 tractor from February 2010. Most of the tractors will receive rated increases of up to 5hp, while Premium models will deliver a similar increase in output when boosted by the engine’s Intelligent Power Management (IPM) system. Fuel consumption will also be reduced by an average of 2 to 3 per cent on Premium tractors and up to 4 per cent on Standard models, as the result of software and engine design changes. Available in both Premium and Standard versions, John Deere’s new 6534 tractor marries a four-cylinder engine to a six-cylinder chassis for more power and improved fuel economy. This model replaces the 120hp six-cylinder 6530 tractor, and is rated at 125hp (97/68 EC), rising to 145hp with Intelligent Power Management (IPM), which generates extra engine power for non-stationary PTO and transport applications. The 6534 tractor retains all the other main specifications of the 6530 model, including a large 250-litre fuel tank and a lift capacity of 6748kg. The design provides excellent power density and a better power to weight ratio, with the long 2.65m wheelbase allowing a maximum permissible weight of 9500kg. The 6534 can also be matched with high capacity front loaders from the John Deere 3 Series range, lifting more than 2 tonnes to over 4m. This new tractor also retains John Deere’s proven full frame concept, modular transmission and lifelong components such as the Perma Clutch II. A 24/24 PowrQuad Plus 40kph transmission is standard, while AutoQuad Plus or AutoPowr 40 or 50kph transmissions are optionally available. The Tier III high pressure common rail (HPCR) PowerTech Plus diesel engine on the Premium model is equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for better fuel efficiency and engine responsiveness. The Standard engine has the same HPCR fuel injection system, but without VGT, EGR and IPM. This engine delivers 20 per cent constant power and a five per cent power bulge when required. The cab is rated at 70.6dBA, the quietest on the market, and features optional hydraulic cab suspension (HCS). For an easier reach from the steering wheel, the left hand reverser is integrated into the dashboard. To provide the driver with a perfect view of the instrument panel from any position, the whole dashboard can be moved telescopically. The CommandCenter on the right hand control console is a combination of information centre and set-up monitor in one large, full colour display. For frequently used functions such as the settings for the hitch, engine, transmission, headland management system and SCVs, there are shortcut keys on the control panel giving quick and direct access for changing the settings. Those functions which are used less often are featured in a single menu page, which can be accessed by pressing a menu button and using the rotating dial. Extra settings can be engaged using programmable hotkeys on top of the CommandCenter, which can also display relevant tractor data. |
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| In these tough and uncertain economic times when farmers and contractors are making long-term purchasing decisions, they are not simply looking for tailor-made financing options and the lowest possible interest rates. More than ever they are reminded how important it is to only put their trust in a financing partner they can rely on to support them in the long-term – someone who understands their business and speaks their language. As a financing partner of agricultural and turf customers, John Deere Credit builds on the company’s 172 year history and a long heritage of supporting its customers through financially challenging times. Hence, at the beginning of the recent financial crisis, John Deere Credit immediately took action to ensure continued credit availability for its customers at attractive interest rates. “Over the last six months our customer approval rates have remained unchanged”, says Andreas Peppel, recently appointed European sales & marketing director at John Deere Credit. He goes on to explain: “This level of credit availability reflects John Deere’s mutual relationship with its customers, which is what really makes us stand out in these difficult times. “As a manufacturer owned finance company, we are primarily here to help customers purchase our products, rather than simply sell them finance. And this is actually more important in the bad times than in the good times. “Take for example a recent finance offer on combine harvesters. In addition to a very attractive interest rate, the customer enjoys cash flow matched repayments. This gives arable farmers a much needed increase in flexibility to time their crop sales better in these uncertain market conditions. This is just one example of how seriously we take the partnership with our customers.” John Deere Credit has always worked in close cooperation with local John Deere dealers to support customers through extraordinary events, such as the movement restrictions caused by foot and mouth disease. In such circumstances, where customers have run into temporary liquidity issues due to events outside their control, John Deere Credit has sought to provide support by allowing amendments to finance repayment terms. Today dairy farmers are facing historic challenges within their industry. John Deere Credit is listening and seeking ways to help them through these difficult times, providing them with the continued financial support they need in the short term as they adapt their businesses for sustainable future growth and profitability. |
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Twelve die-cast model collectors in the UK are now the lucky owners of a special limited edition gold model from John Deere, following the company’s 5430i self-propelled sprayer draw. A total of 312 names were entered for the draw by the mid-November deadline, and the 12 successful applicants will collect their models, costing £150 including VAT, from the following John Deere dealers: AIS, Sudbury, Derbyshire Agricultural Machinery, Nantwich, Cheshire Ben Burgess & Co, Norwich, Norfolk Cornwall Farmers, Callington, Cornwall DKR Agricultural Services, Biggar, Lanarkshire Everitt & Marshall, Hexham, Northumberland Farol Ltd, Milton Common, Oxfordshire (2) RBM Agricultural, Louth, Lincolnshire RBM Agricultural, Market Weighton, Yorkshire Rea Valley Tractors, Pontesbury, Shropshire Sharmans Agricultural, Pytchley, Northamptonshire The sprayer is based on a Britains 1:32 scale model of the 5430i, but is finished in gold and presented in a special collectors’ box. It was commissioned by John Deere Fabriek Horst, the company’s factory in the Netherlands where the real-life sprayer is manufactured. Only 100 models have been produced worldwide and just 12 were made available for sale in the UK and Ireland. Those interested in buying one of the models were originally invited to complete and post an application form to John Deere’s UK headquarters. The draw was made on Friday 13 November, 2009. The latest John Deere Collection catalogue features a wide range of collectible die-cast models, including a number of new releases for 2010. These include a 1:32 scale model of a 1470E forestry harvester from Siku, costing £36.27 plus VAT, which would make an unusual addition to anyone’s collection. Orders can be placed with local John Deere dealers, or via the Online Shop. |
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John Deere has added two new combines to its W Series range. The five-walker W550 and six-walker W660 models offer the same basic specification as the existing machines, but with increased horsepower to provide customers with a wider choice of combines utilising the company’s walker tine separation technology. The W Series now lines up for 2010 as follows: Model Power rating (maximum hp) Recommended platforms (m/ft) Grain tank capacity (litres) W540C 255 5.5 - 6.7/18 - 22 8000 W540 & W540 i 255 5.5 - 6.7/18 - 22 8000 W550 & W550 i (NEW) 290 5.5 - 6.7/18 - 22 8000 (10,000 optional) W650 & W650 i 318 5.5 - 6.7/18 - 22 9000 W660 & W660 i (NEW) 350 6.7 - 7.6/22 - 25 9000 (11,000 optional) Both new models feature the same 6.8 or 9 litre John Deere PowerTech Plus six-cylinder turbocharged engine, with a fuel tank capacity of 800 litres. Both are also available with the optional HillMaster II levelling system, which in combination with the standard SlopeMaster system offers full harvesting performance on slopes up to 22 per cent. The i Series versions are equipped as standard with HarvestSmart automatic feedrate control, AutoTrac assisted steering and Harvest Doc software. These versions offer an additional capacity of 23 per cent compared with their non-i equivalents. John Deere’s new ProDrive automatic transmission is also optionally available on the W660 model. This fully integrates with the HarvestSmart system, to allow the operator to achieve maximum performance from the combine both in the field and on the road, especially on hilly ground or in difficult harvest conditions. The W Series threshing system brings together the high capacity performance of tine separation and the high levels of straw quality expected from a cylinder, straw walker machine. This is designed to handle a wide range of different crops and field conditions more simply, while achieving the best possible grain and straw quality. The four stage threshing system begins with the large 660mm diameter cylinder and longer 750mm concave. A rear beater and second concave provides additional threshing, and propels the crop to the long 11-step straw walkers. Towards the end of this stage, further separation is provided by the tined Power Separator, which constantly yet gently combs the straw mat to release trapped grain, much like the tines on John Deere’s rotary C and S Series combines. Key advantages of this system are that the full crop flow area is used for threshing and separation, so maximising combining performance; it is easy to change from crop to crop; and there is a low specific power requirement, which means lower fuel consumption. On the 600R Series cutting platforms, the HeaderTrak lateral tilt system can be programmed to automatically maintain preset stubble height and header ground pressure for different crops and conditions. Further standard features include the advanced Quadra-Flo cleaning system, automatic combine adjustment (ACA) from the cab, and numerous service and working lights. |
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More quality and comfort are offered by the newly styled 1470 and 1570 combines from John Deere, which replace the existing 1450 and 1550 models and can be ordered now for the 2010 season. A number of specification improvements have been made to provide easier serviceability, as well as increased reliability and durability. The feeder house has been completely redesigned to provide even smoother material flow from the cutting platform, while a new hydraulic system delivers faster response times as well as more powerful platform lift and reel speed. In addition, changes have been made to the steering, electrical, shoe drive and straw chopper drive systems to improve the operator environment and provide increased functionality. New lights also give better light distribution and visibility for night-time harvesting. The 204hp five-walker 1470 and the 262hp six-walker 1570 combines feature the conventional threshing cylinder and straw walker design of previous machines, with its proven ability to produce high grain and straw quality in a wide range of crops and conditions. Grain tank capacity is up to 6800 litres on both models. Both hydrostatic drive models offer a choice of 600R Series cutting platforms from 4.3m to 7.6m. The extra long, heavy duty feeder house positions the platform well out in front of the combine, so the driver can comfortably see both the platform and stubble height without leaning forward. The optional HeaderTrak system provides automatic control of platform height and lateral tilt when working on slopes or uneven ground, at night or in laid crops. There is also a powerful hydraulic reverser to dislodge blockages, and a single lever multi-coupler for latching the electrics, hydraulics and header enables the platform to be connected quickly and easily in one simple operation. The cab features excellent all round visibility, a standard spring suspension or optional air suspension seat, a master control lever and cornerpost display monitors, and a standard high capacity air conditioning system. The dual display InfoTrak monitors enable the driver to customise the display to show any two functions at once, for a clearer picture of the combine's performance. High volume threshing is provided by the high inertia 610mm diameter cylinder, coupled with a long concave, which is designed to handle all crops without being changed and features electric concave adjustment as standard. Cylinder speed can be optionally reduced to as low as 150rpm to maximise grain separation, and there is a large cleaning area. Grain losses are reduced on sloping land with the standard SlopeMaster cleaning shoe. A new feature on the optional straw chopper is the auto on/off feature; the chopper is switched on and off by simply moving the straw hood from the windrowing to the chopping position. The optional chaff spreader is also now adjustable from the cab. These features make operation of the new John Deere 1470 and 1570 combines safer and more convenient. |
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| Deere & Company Board of Directors Approves Additional Investment In Russia MOLINE, Illinois (August 31, 2009) The Deere & Company Board of Directors has approved an investment plan to establish a manufacturing and parts center in Russia. The project will be located near Moscow, in close proximity to the Domodevedo International Airport. The new site will have the capability to manufacture a broad range of John Deere products, including tractors and harvesting equipment, as well as construction and forestry products. At the same time, Deere will consolidate several depots into one site to improve parts and after-sales service to customers. “Russia will be a major contributor to meeting the world’s future needs for food and forestry products,” said Samuel R. Allen, resident and chief executive officer. “John Deere’s products and solutions can greatly improve agricultural and forestry productivity through the use of advanced technology. Therefore, our investment in this new facility helps Deere prepare to significantly contribute to the Russian government’s vision for expanding exports from Russia in these important sectors. ” Allen said today’s announcement is the first step to achieve the vision for Russia that Deere announced in July 2009 at the US-Russia Business Summit and indicated the company’s intention to significantly expand its presence in the country, which Deere views as an important growth market for agriculture, forestry and construction equipment. The project announced today complements Deere’s planned investment in a national operations and training center in the Kaluga region and its existing seeding equipment manufacturing facility in Orenburg. “Our strategic investments reflect Deere's confidence in the potential of the Russian market, the strength of our dedicated dealers and employees, and the support of the Russian national and local authorities, particularly in the Kaluga, Orenburg, and Moscow Oblasts,” said Mark von Pentz, president in John Deere’s Agriculture and Turf Division. As government policies and market conditions allow, Deere intends to expand the company’s presence in Russia in its current facilities and in other locations around the country, von Pentz said. John Deere has been doing business in Russia for more than 100 years and recently has invested to expand operations, employment and sales in the Russian Federation. Today, Deere’s dealer partners span the major agricultural and forestry regions. In total, Deere has a network of more than 70 sales locations across the country with employment in Russia at Deere and its independent dealerships approaching 2000 people. Deere opened a forestry sales branch in Saint Petersburg in 2002; an agricultural sales branch in Moscow in 2003; a manufacturing facility for seeding equipment in Orenburg in 2005; and added construction equipment sales to the Moscow branch operations in 2009. The company also has announced its intention to develop an operations and training center in Kaluga. John Deere (Deere & Company — NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services for agriculture, forestry, construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended |
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With the unveiling of its entirely new 5M, 5G and 5E utility tractor families, John Deere is taking a quantum leap to address customers in the category below 100hp. This is an EU27 market of approximately 60,000 units a year, which has remained remarkably stable over the past 15 years and has never fallen below 50,000 tractors. Their wide range of power levels, features and options make these new John Deere utility tractor families highly valuable partners for livestock and mixed farms, speciality and part-time farmers, small arable farms and commercial equipment fleet owners. Complementing the top-of-the-range John Deere 5R tractors that were introduced to the market last year, these 16 new tractor models significantly enhance the John Deere utility tractor offering. They include: the 5M Series from 70 to 100hp, a more general purpose tractor with ideal specifications, engine power and performance characteristics for pto work and general applications (5070M, 5080M, 5090M and 5100M); the 5G Series from 80 to 100hp, designed for smaller mixed and arable farmers and those customers who require special configurations such as high ground clearance (GH), orchard (GF, ie fruit) or vineyard (GV) versions; the open station 5E Series tractors from 55 to 75hp (5055E, 5065E and 5075E), for part-time farmers and speciality crop farms These new John Deere 5 Series utility tractors offer customers the same traditional high levels of quality, specification and value irrespective of their manufacturing location. John Deere 5M Series tractors With their compact dimensions and features, the new 5M Series tractors are ideal for small to medium livestock farms. They are particularly suitable for diet feeding, front loader work, mowing, baling, fertiliser spreading and transport, and can be equipped with matching John Deere front loaders for a variety of materials handling applications. The steel frame tractor construction enables reliable, long-lasting and stress-free loader operation. The tractors feature 4.5 litre Tier III John Deere PowerTech M diesel engines with rated power from 70 to 100hp (97/68 EC). These engines are equipped with a mechanical fuel injection system, turbocharger, an air-to-air charge air cooler and a slideable air conditioning condenser for easier servicing. Apart from reduced emission levels and good fuel economy, these powerful and reliable mid-specification engines provide a two per cent power bulge and a 28 per cent torque rise to match even the toughest tasks. Depending on individual requirements, there is a choice of three transmission options: a high specification 32/16 Power Reverser Plus transmission, which features clutchless shifting of two HiLo gears under full load. The reverser lever is mounted on the adjustable steering column and moves with it, to always provide the most comfortable driving position; a 16/16 Power Reverser transmission; a basic 16/16 Sync Reverser transmission, with the reverser lever mounted on the dashboard – simply depress the foot clutch and shift direction with the lever A wet clutch and a parking lock are standard on all models, while a creeper gear transmission working down to 300m/hr is optionally available. The open centre hydraulic system features a tandem pump with a total flow of 74 litres/min (ie 50 + 24 litres/min) for quick cycle times and improved efficiency. An even higher capacity 94 litre/min pump (ie 70 + 24 litres/min) is available as an option. Customers also have the choice of either two or three SCVs depending on implement needs and applications. A maximum lift capacity of 3.6 tonnes allows customers to operate a wide range of implements, and there is a choice of electronic or mechanical three-point hitch controls. As a brand new feature on John Deere tractors, the 5M range will be available with a 540/540E/ground drive pto to help control trailer speeds in hilly landscapes and on slopes. A 540/540E pto and a shiftable 540/540E/1000 pto are also available. Besides excellent visibility and operator comfort, 5M Series tractors feature a bright cab interior, a newly designed dashboard, ergonomic controls including a tiltable and telescopic steering column, and multiple seat and lighting options. John Deere 5G Series tractors The new 5G Series tractors will replace the current 5015 Series tractor line and will consist of three basic models: the 5080G, the 5090G and the 5100G (the last in F and V versions only), from 80 to 100hp (97/68 EC). These versatile tractors have been specifically designed to meet the requirements of mixed and livestock farms, vegetable growers and orchard or vineyard owners. Depending on the target customer, these tractors are also available with special model designations: 5GH signifies high ground clearance for vegetable growers, 5GF models are for fruit growing farms which often require a machine width of less than 1.5m, and the 5GV tractors for vineyard owners feature a machine width of only a little over 1m as well as a powerful hydraulic system. All nine 5G Series tractors are powered by 4.5 litre Tier III PowerTech M diesel engines with mechanical fuel injection, turbocharger and charge air cooler, ie the same engine used on the 5M Series. There is a wide range of transmission options, starting with a cost efficient 12/12 30kph transmission, followed by a 24/24 40kph version with a mechanical HiLo reduction gearbox. Further options include a 24/24 40kph transmission with an electronically shiftable HiLo gearbox, and a 24/12 40kph Power Reverser unit. All John Deere 5G Series tractors are equipped with an open centre hydraulic system and a 47 litre/min tandem pump (optional 60 litre/min) for quick implement reaction. For the 5GF and 5GV models, John Deere will offer an optional third pump to provide up to 80 litres/min to the SCVs and rockshaft. Lift capacity of the 5G Standard tractors is up to 2.6 tonnes, or 2.4 tonnes on the 5GH, 5GF and 5GV versions. Depending on application, the tractors are either available with three SCVs (5G and 5GH) or four plus four mid-mounted SCVs (5GF and 5GV models). Pto options include 540/540E/ground drive and 540/1000/ground drive versions. The new cab layout features left and right hand consoles with common controls logically placed for ease of use. The roof lining and air conditioner have been redesigned to provide greater headroom and forward visibility. The cab is now sealed and pressurised for greater comfort and efficiency of the heating and cooling system. Open operator stations with two- or four-post rollover protection are also available. John Deere 5E Series tractors The new 5E Series isolated open operator station tractors have been specifically configured for small livestock farmers, small speciality farms and part-time farmers. Three models are available, the 5055E, the 5065E and the 5075E from 55 to 75hp (97/68 EC). All three models feature an easy to service Tier III intercooled three-cylinder John Deere PowerTech M engine with turbocharger and viscous fan. This engine provides good fuel economy and low emission levels. The synchronised 9/3 inline transmission follows an H pattern and can be shifted on the move via side-shift levers within the range. It includes a park brake for safe parking on slopes. Self-adjusting, self-equalising and hydraulically actuated wet disk brakes ensure safe operation even under difficult working conditions. 5E Series tractors are equipped with an open centre hydraulic system with independent hydraulic pumps, one generating 25 litres/min exclusively for the steering system and the other generating 46 litres/min for other hydraulic applications, eg front loader work or rear lift operations with the three-point linkage. All three models are fitted with a single rear SCV, operated by a dedicated SCV lever as standard. Additional options include a second rear SCV or mid-mounted SCV, each of which need to be operated by a joystick control, and compatibility with a trailer brake valve. The category 2 mechanical hitch control is equipped with dedicated levers to precisely control the position. With a lift capacity of 1.8 tonnes at the hitch balls, the 5E tractors offer excellent lift capacity at a competitive price level in this market segment. A variety of trailer hitch solutions include an automatic or manual slider, or a regular swinging drawbar. The standard 540rpm pto operates at a rated engine speed of 2400rpm, while the 540E economy version runs at 1700 engine rpm. The tractors can be fitted with a choice of two mechanical self-levelling or non self-levelling loaders, with lift capacities of either 873kg or 989kg to a maximum lift height of 3.38m. John Deere 5E Series tractors also feature an ergonomically designed straddle operator platform which is well isolated from engine noise and transmission vibration, and the comfortable, intuitive controls make these tractors easy to use. The fold-away roll-over frame and an optional two-post sun protection canopy offer additional operator comfort and convenience. |
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Introducing new levels of productivity and operator comfort, John Deere has announced its new 8R wheel tractors and 8RT track tractor models. Following the company’s new numbering strategy, these new tractors replace the current 8030 Series models, and line up as follows: 8030 Wheel Tractors (hp – 97/68 EC) New 8R Wheel Tractors (hp – 97/68 EC) New 8R Wheel Tractors with Intelligent Power Management (hp – 97/68 EC, preliminary figures) 8130 (225) 8245R (245) 8245R (280) 8230 (250) 8270R (270) 8270R (305) 8330 (280) 8295R (295) 8295R (330) 8430 (305) 8320R (320) 8320R (355) 8530 (330) 8345R (345) 8345R (380) 8030 Track Tractors (hp – 97/68 EC) New 8R Track Tractors (hp – 97/68 EC) New 8R Track Tractors with IPM (hp – 97/68 EC, preliminary figures) 8230T (240) 8295RT (295) 8295RT (330) 8330T (280) 8320RT (320) 8320RT (355) 8430T (305) 8345RT (345) 8345RT (380) Up to 380hp on the largest models will substantially increase customers’ productivity while maintaining optimum fuel economy Maximum operator performance with longer hours in the field will be enabled by the new CommandView II cab All-new 8R track tractors from the bottom up, including a new AirCushion suspension system that provides a smooth ride both on the road and in the field Featuring increases of 15 to 20hp compared to the previous 8030 Series models, these new 8R and 8RT Series tractors will provide large arable farms and contractors with maximum versatility and additional productivity, with draft work, PTO operations and transport being the main applications. All-new CommandView II cab Compared to the already spacious CommandView cab on previous 8030 Series models, this new 8R and 8RT Series tractor cab has been significantly enhanced. Key features include: seven per cent more glass; 10 per cent additional interior volume; four times the storage space for keeping documents, flasks, cool bags and other items in place; right-hand console entirely removed; 25 per cent more seat swivel for improved views of both tractor and implement Most functions that were formerly located on the right-hand console have been relocated to the redesigned CommandARM, including a new 7in CommandCentre colour display. These include hydraulic, hitch and transmission settings, climate and mechanical front wheel drive controls, and radio and navigation controls. Additional operator friendly features include: the back of the passenger seat can serve as a table after folding down; 30 per cent increased airflow, eliminating dead spots; improved defrosting and defogging Three lighting packages are available to provide these powerful workhorses with around the clock productivity for various applications. One of these options provides 360 degree stadium-style lighting to ensure no need for adjustments and no dead zones. Engines All 8R and 8RT Series tractors for EU markets are equipped with 9 litre four-valve common rail John Deere PowerTech Plus diesel engines. These can provide up to 345hp, or up to 380hp on the top of the range models by utilising a nine to 10 per cent power bulge. The 9 litre PowerTech Plus engine incorporates variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology to meet Tier III requirements. PowerTech Plus engines are also equipped with Intelligent Power Management (IPM), which provides up to 35 additional hp in non-stationary PTO and transport applications, and up to 47 additional hp with maximum IPM at 1900 rpm. To supply the engines of 8RT Series track tractors with a sufficient amount of fuel for long working days, fuel tank capacity has been increased by more than 50 per cent to 758 litres. According to initial factory tests, the fuel economy of these new tractors is expected to be just as competitive as on previous models. Transmissions Customers will have a choice of 16/5 automatic PowerShift or AutoPowr infinitely variable transmissions on all models except the top of the range 8345R and 8345RT, which are AutoPowr only. The AutoPowr transmission with right-hand power reverser will now exclusively enable John Deere track tractor owners to precisely vary their speed and even operate the tractors with creeper speeds as low as 50m/hr. Both transmissions allow a 24 per cent increase in transport speed to 42kph. Hydraulics John Deere’s new 8R and 8RT tractors are equipped with a load sensing, pressure and flow compensating hydraulic system which features a 167 litre/min or optional 227 litre/min pump. Five electro-hydraulic SCVs are available for multiple operations. Depending on the horsepower level, maximum lift capacity of the three-point hitch reaches 11,762kg at the hooks, so that even Category 4N/3 implements can be lifted. A front hitch with a lift capacity of up to 5200kg is optionally available for 8R wheel tractors. PTO The 8R power take-off is electro-hydraulically engaged via an independent oil-cooled multiple disc clutch and features 1000/540rpm at a fuel saving 2000/1820 engine rpm, while 8RT tractors offer a 1000 rpm PTO. For easier access, external fender mounted control switches are available Suspension John Deere’s 8R wheel tractors are equipped with front axle independent link suspension (ILS), a benchmark technology which was first introduced in 2002. Active Seat is the secondary suspension system, exclusive to all 8R wheel models. This isolates the operator from 90 per cent of the vertical movements in typical tractor applications, meaning less operator fatigue and more comfort at faster field speeds. The new undercarriage suspension with AirCushion system on 8RT tractors makes a significant improvement to overall ride quality and operator comfort. The 8RT models have one air cushion bag and one track tension accumulator per track, compared with two on the current 9030T Series. New 8RT undercarriage The wheelbase of the new 8RT tractors has been lengthened by 254mm (10in), providing a longer footprint to deliver the higher horsepower to the ground. In addition, this increased length helps to distribute the weight better and provide a smoother ride. There is a choice of two mid-roller widths, and their diameter has also increased by 55mm to improve durability.. The tracks themselves are also new and are available in widths of 635 or 762mm (25 or 30in). New lug pitches will help traction in wet conditions, and the two widest tracks will come with wide mid-rollers as standard. New wide drive wheels are also available as standard in the UK and Ireland, for better traction and weight distribution.. The new 8RT tractors also utilise the massive 9030T Series front idlers, which reduce flexing of the belt for increased belt life. In addition, the outboard planetary drives have been eliminated and replaced by inboard drives for easier tread spacing and adjustment. Putting new technology to work John Deere 8R and 8RT Series tractors now feature intelligent total equipment control (iTEC), which replaces the previous implement management system (IMS). This integrated tractor and implement control system is easy to set up and operate, relieving the operator’s workload and saving time during headland turns. In addition, a range of guidance solutions are available for 8R and 8RT Series tractors. All models will come AutoTrac-ready as standard, while optional upgrades include iTEC Pro for automatic headland turns, and iGuide passive implement control for more accurate work in hilly conditions. Information management and automation systems for field documentation are also available. |
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About Us Student Centre Calendar of Events The Environment Fun Zone Publications Press Room Ag / C&CE 2009 2008 2007 Desktop Images Screen Savers John Deere Press Room 2009New 7950i flagship model forager from John Deere View Larger Image1/3 John Deere has unveiled its new top-of-the-range self-propelled forage harvester (SPFH), the 812hp 7950i model. Taking its 50 Series foragers to the next level of power, John Deere has unveiled its new top-of-the-range self-propelled forage harvester (SPFH), the 812hp 7950i model. This high-capacity machine for contractors is capable of harvesting up to 300 tonnes of maize per hour, filling a 40 cubic metre trailer in less than two and a half minutes. Up to 26 such trailer loads of silage can therefore be delivered to the clamp for compaction within just one hour. A number of design changes have been made compared to existing SPFH models below 700hp. To accommodate these changes and the new cutterhead options, the 7950i features a longer chassis and a stronger ProDrive four-wheel drive rear axle. Changes also include newly designed heavy-duty final drives and a 23 per cent higher header lift capacity. In addition, components of the power transmission to the cutterhead have been redesigned to match the increase in power. Further design changes include a stronger infinitely variable length of cut (IVLOC) transmission, which now operates with a 45cc (previously 37cc) hydrostatic motor and a hydraulic accumulator for smooth reverse shifting. In order to process the increased amount of harvested material more reliably, the kernel processor has been equipped with a four-rib drive belt. Because of the amount of material which passes through the machine under full load, John Deere now offers additional bundles of long life, highly wear resistant crop channel components and a longer spout extension. These bundles have been designed to significantly increase the lifetime of these components compared to standard machine parts. The mechanical driveline efficiency of the new 7950i forage harvester has resulted in fuel consumption as low as 0.5 litres per tonne of maize harvested. The combination of the established DuraDrum cutterhead and IVLOC also delivers excellent silage quality and provides this new forage harvester with industry leading cut quality. Intelligent engine/speed management system As an exclusive feature, three ‘intelligent’ modes on the new John Deere 7950i forager help operators to maximise their performance on the road and in the field. The new ‘Road Mode’, which is active between 1250 and 2100rpm, provides additional torque when needed during transport, and when it isn’t, reduces engine speed down to its minimum level to maintain the desired forward speed. This system helps to reduce fuel usage by up to 10 per cent, providing up to 27 per cent more torque to climb even the steepest hills, and reducing transport time. ‘Field Mode 1’ saves fuel on headlands. On stopping or during headland turns, this system automatically reduces engine speed once clear of the crop and then increases it once the headland turn is made and you enter a new swath or row. This results in an additional fuel saving of up to five per cent. ‘Field Mode 2’. During harvest this mode adjusts forward speed to maintain a constant load at the engine’s most fuel efficient point. This gives the customer the lowest possible cost per hectare, leading to a further five per cent fuel saving. Intelligence at work John Deere’s exclusive AutoLOC feature provides maximum silage quality and consistency by combining John Deere’s automatic length of cut transmission (IVLOC) and HarvestLab dry matter sensing. HarvestLab measures crop moisture with a near-infrared sensor and helps to optimise the length of cut depending on dry matter content. In combination with this system, the exclusive HarvestDoc documentation software allows complete traceability of the grass or maize harvest. Whatever crop the contractor is working in, this software keeps track of all yield and dry matter content data at all times until the harvested material or feed is used. Uptime remains a key advantage From 2010, full service back-up for all forager models will be available from John Deere dealers seven days a week during the season. In addition, during the first year of operation John Deere customers will benefit from a customer care process which combines the know-how of the manufacturing facility, the John Deere service specialist and the dedicated dealer staff, from signing the contract to end of season storage of the machine. New headers for year round operation To maximise the return on their investment throughout the year, John Deere forage harvester customers in the UK and Ireland will have a choice of three different headers to increase the versatility of their operations. The newly designed heavy-duty 600C pick-ups for grass harvesting are easy to set up and use. Featuring a compression rake, these headers provide more productivity in the field. The lateral tilt function on the 3m 630C helps to keep the field cleaner and reduces mechanical stress on the crop feeder. The optional mechanically folding gauge wheels are equipped with 10-step adjustment and automatically lock in the transport position. To adapt the 600C pick-ups for higher horsepower machines, a stronger twin-chain drive and a new auger safety clutch have been added to ensure efficient operation even under tough harvesting conditions. To fully utilise the forager’s enormous power, John Deere now offers the new Kemper Champion 390 Plus header for the 7750 and 7950 forage harvesters. This is a 12-row unit with a working width of 9m, which can harvest both maize and wholecrop. This header features excellent manoeuvrability in smaller fields, and reduces soil compaction through the need for fewer passes. Better crop flow under difficult conditions is achieved through active feeding inside the crop channel, special adaptation to wide crop flow channels and more space for heavy crops. For improved handling of laid crops, the outer dividers have also been redesigned. Folding to a maximum road width of 3.3m, the Kemper Champion 390 header is equipped with a support wheel to reduce rear ballast requirements, and has been homologated to allow transport speeds of up to 40kph. Extending the forager’s use into the winter season, John Deere SPFHs can now be equipped with a new CRL Coppice Header for harvesting short-rotation coppice for biofuels. This header is delivered with its own drive system, comprising an extra oil pump, cooler and oil tank, as well as a set of protective armour plating, and it is fully adapted to fit the John Deere header interface. A large front-end deflector ensures that the cab remains fully protected at all times when harvesting willow or other small trees with a stem diameter of up to 10cm (4in). The fast rotation cutting unit features a quick and free flow of material to the feeder rolls and the cutterhead of the forager. |
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New GreenStar 1800 Display The latest member of the John Deere display family is the all-new GreenStar 1800. It has been designed as the optimum solution for customers using guidance applications on John Deere or non-Deere equipment, especially when teamed with the AutoTrac Universal 200 steering kit. Its comprehensive guidance possibilities include Parallel Tracking, AutoTrac and AutoTrac Universal. It will also support Sprayer Pro automatic section control for John Deere sprayers and ISOBUS implement control (Virtual Terminal) functionality. Thus, the GreenStar 1800 serves the needs of a wide range of customers, especially mixed farms (for slurry spraying and tillage) and medium to large arable farms (for tillage, seeding and harvesting applications). In addition, it is suitable for farms growing speciality crops or for situations requiring repeatability, for example vegetable cropping or controlled traffic farming (CTF). The GreenStar 1800 has been tested and certified as ISOBUS compatible, and can operate with all three John Deere accuracy levels (SF1, SF2 and RTK), using the TÜV-certified StarFire iTC DGPS position receiver. The display features a modern 16:9 colour screen, push button controls and USB ports. It can also be used on all vehicles with a 12V power supply. With this new introduction, John Deere offers a range of four displays: The GreenStar Lightbar is the ideal entry level guidance system for smaller livestock and arable farms The established Original GreenStar Display focuses on providing an affordable guidance and documentation package for mixed and medium sized arable farms. |
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John Deere is once again sponsoring the main mixer/feeder wagon machinery demonstrations at The Dairy Event & Livestock Show 2009 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on September 16 and 17. This year the demonstration area off Avenue Q (adjacent to the John Deere stand) features six different makes from Abbey, JF-Stoll, Keenan, Lucas G, Trioliet (for the first time) and Harry West. These practical working demonstrations are designed to provide visitors with an opportunity to compare models from different manufacturers, operating under the same conditions. In addition, the company will be showing several machines for the first time at the show, including the new Premium round balers and 5R Series tractors launched earlier this year. One of the 5R models will be taking part in the event’s new Tractor Ride and Drive demonstration area. New round balers on display include the 644 fixed chamber baler, the 744 wrapping baler and the 864 variable chamber baler, which are all available for 2010. The balers are equipped as standard with a new 2.2m Maxicut 25-knife pre-cutter pick-up and a new ‘drop floor’ device operated from the cab, which prevents blockages caused by the build-up of crop material. The new fine chop pick-up allows four different cutting length adjustments from 40 to 140mm, or it can be removed from work for maximum versatility. To extend working time, it is also possible to run with a half set of knives at a fixed chop length, for example, by simply closing off the rest of the knives. Both the 5090R 90hp and 5100R 100hp tractors will be shown at the event. The full-frame chassis design allows a 20 per cent higher payload and therefore the use of larger, heavier implements compared with the 5020 Series models they replace. The tractors can also be optionally equipped with a front hitch, front PTO and various front loader packages. These tractors are powered by a 4.5-litre PowerTechE turbocharged Tier IIIa engine, and offer a choice of two transmission options with an electric power reverser and a declutch button. Both the basic 16/16 PowrQuad Plus and AutoQuad Plus 40kph transmissions feature four ranges with four power shifting gears, and are available with a 16/16 under-drive option that allows speeds as low as 1.5kph. Further premium features such as single lever shifting, soft shift and speed matching as well as a parking lock are all included in the standard specification. | |||
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About Us Toys, Merchandise & Clothing Student Centre Calendar of Events The Environment Fun Zone Publications Press Room Ag / C&CE 2009 2008 2007 Desktop Images Screen Savers John Deere Press Room 2009Deere & Company prepared to expand operations, employment in Russia On the eve of the Russia-USA Business Forum in Moscow, Deere & Company announced today that it is prepared to significantly expand its farm, forestry and construction operations in Russia, reinforcing Deere’s long-term commitment to a market in which John Deere has had a presence for nearly 130 years. The Russia-USA Business Forum is being held in conjunction with the summit meetings between Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and US President Barack Obama. Samuel R Allen, president and chief operating officer of Deere & Company, is representing Deere at the Forum and will meet with government officials and reporters in Moscow to emphasize Deere’s commitment to Russia. “We share the vision that Russia can make a significant and sustainable contribution to help meet the world’s growing demand for food, energy and forest products,” said Allen. "Under the right market access conditions, John Deere anticipates significant investments in Russia. John Deere is working to expand its Russian manufacturing of agricultural equipment by early 2010. Ultimately, with the support of the government of the Russian Federation, Deere could envision a series of significant investments over the next five to seven years in expanded capacity for manufacturing and supporting all types of Deere equipment." The company already markets a wide range of advanced technology products to the agricultural, forestry and construction sectors. Allen said farmers all across the world, including those in Russia, need advanced technology to enhance their productivity, improve their profitability and contribute more to meeting the growing global demand for food and agricultural products. During its long presence in Russia, Deere has developed an extensive dealer network across the country for its agricultural and forestry products. The company has a manufacturing operation in Orenburg that provides seeding and tillage equipment to the Russian market and exports to other locations. In addition, John Deere is developing an operations, training and parts centre near Kaluga. In total, Deere and its independent dealers employ a workforce in Russia of nearly 2000 people, including technicians, engineers and agronomists. The workforce supports farmers, foresters and others who work the land. “John Deere’s long-term commitment to the Russian market is illustrated by our aspiration to significantly expand operations and investment in the country,” Allen said. Earlier this year, the company introduced a broad line of construction equipment into Russia despite the global economic downturn. Between now and spring 2010, the company anticipates investing in manufacturing facilities for tractors, construction, forestry and harvesting equipment. Allen, who will become Deere & Company CEO on August 1, said the company’s investments will help Russia meet its goals of greater productivity in agriculture and forestry and improved infrastructure development. The investments will also enhance Russian manufacturing and technological capabilities, while aligning with the Russian government’s plans and supporting a long-term presence of John Deere in Russia. |
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John Deere’s innovative 7030E Series Premium tractor has won the tractor category of the New Equipment Awards at the 2009 Royal Show. A 7530E model was shown in the Machinery Awards Display Area at the show. First seen at the 2007 Agritechnica Fair in Hannover, where they were awarded a DLG Gold Medal, John Deere’s new 7430E and 7530E Premium tractors have been available in the UK and Ireland since spring 2009. Rated at 165 and 180hp (97/68/EC), rising to 200 and 215hp with Intelligent Power Management (IPM), these tractors are equipped with an integrated, high power electric distribution system. A generator provides the power for electrically driven components such as the air conditioning compressor, engine cooling fan and air brake compressor, resulting in increased engine performance and better fuel efficiency. In addition, these tractors can provide external electrical power of up to 5kW through two power sockets, rated at 230 and 400V. This design is the first example of electrical power being utilised to improve overall tractor efficiency, with the ‘E’ power management system controlling the various component drives at the appropriate time. The precise engine cooling fan speed is infinitely regulated by the system according to engine temperature, which leads to higher power levels at lower engine speeds for improved fuel economy. The air brake compressor is able to fill the air reservoir quickly only when required, even at low idle. In hot conditions, the electrically driven air conditioning compressor also runs independently of engine speed, leading to increased comfort for the operator. Moreover, thanks to this innovative system, the 7430E and 7530E Premium tractors have 12V at 300A continuously available on board. In addition, the power sockets allow the operation of most handheld and fixed tools commonly used in both agricultural and industrial applications. Other key customer benefits of these 7030E Premium Series tractors include an additional 10hp from the engine’s Intelligent Power Management (IPM) system, which leads to better acceleration on the road and an improved load response during PTO work. This also means more comfortable operation as well as easier servicing and maintenance. |
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Journalism student Janine Heath, aged 22, is the 2009 winner of the annual Guild of Agricultural Journalists Training Award, sponsored by John Deere Limited. This year's runner-up is Joanne Gourlay, who has ambitions to become a full-time horticultural journalist. Janine Heath has recently completed an MA in Broadcast Journalism at Staffordshire University, and is planning to pass her NCTJ exams before the end of the year. Janine spent her work experience placement with Northants-based video company Breeze & Freeze Ltd, and has just been appointed to a new position as a video journalist at Harper Adams University College. Joanne Gourlay is a probationary member of the Garden Media Guild, and she spent her work experience placement with The Garden, the magazine of the Royal Horticultural Society. Janine received her winner’s cheque for £250, a framed certificate and the John Deere trophy from the Guild’s president Margaret, Countess of Mar at the Royal Show awards presentation evening on Thursday July 7. Joanne received a runner's-up framed certificate and a cheque for £50. The course took place as usual at John Deere Limited's UK headquarters, in April. This year’s award entrants were set the task of writing a news story on the subject of their choice, preferably based on work done during their work experience placement. The judges were specialist training consultant and main course lecturer David Mascord, and the Press & Journal’s agriculture editor (and the Guild’s immediate past chairman) Joe Watson. Janine’s winning article was on Staffordshire farmer & Limousin breeder Eddie Sims, and was the unanimous choice of the judges. A copy of the article can be found on the Guild of Agricultural Journalists website at www.gaj.org.uk This was the 17th John Deere Training Award, which started in 1991 (one year having been missed in 2001 due to the foot & mouth disease outbreak, and one in 2003 due to a shortage of candidates). Over this time there have been well over 500 applications for places on the course, which is based on two days of lectures on the basics of writing news and features and interviewing techniques, followed by three or more days of practical work experience with a range of farming and horticultural journals and communications businesses. This year's work experience hosts to the eight course members were Breeze & Freeze, Farm Contractor/AME, Farmers Guardian, Farmers Weekly Group, The Garden, Horticulture Week, Mistral Group and pitchcare. The award is designed to support the Guild in one of its principal aims - that of promoting schemes for the provision of suitable entrants into agricultural and horticultural journalism. Since it began, 17 course members have found employment as journalists on national farming and horticultural magazines (not including those already employed when they attended the course). Comments from this year’s course members included: “Many thanks to everyone who helped organise the course. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt so much, making some good friends along the way! My work experience placement was really interesting and gave me a good insight, including pointers for different writing techniques.” “I have just returned from a fantastic week away on work experience. It was amazing, they were brilliant to me and I thoroughly enjoyed it, eye-opening to say the least with stories breaking left, right and centre. I have enjoyed both Nottingham and the work placement immensely.” “I'm writing to say thank you for such an interesting and engaging course and for your and John Deere's hospitality. The tuition was excellent.” |
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Somerset based John Deere dealer Kings Farm Machinery of Dulverton has recently been purchased by James Mason Ltd of Chudleigh, the leading John Deere agricultural machinery and groundscare dealer in Devon. Both established dealership branches will continue to operate with all existing staff, trading as Kings at Dulverton and Masons at Chudleigh. In addition to selling and servicing John Deere farm equipment as before, Kings has also been newly appointed as a homeowner equipment dealer, offering the company’s full range of domestic garden machinery including walk-behind mowers and lawn tractors. “This is very much business as usual, while also strengthening our dealership presence in the south-west of England,” said Masons dealer principal Roger Prior. “The same experienced staff will continue to provide full sales, service and parts support to customers in the region, who will benefit from our greater combined technical resources.” As a result of the changes, Stuart King of Kings is taking on a new role specialising in key product areas, including John Deere self-propelled forage harvesters and self-propelled sprayers, as well as Vaderstad equipment. “Both Masons and Kings are long established John Deere dealers in the area, and are committed to our new Dealer of the Future initiative,” commented John Deere’s agricultural marketing manager Chris Meacock. “This move reflects the company’s efforts to continue building the strongest possible dealership network for agricultural and turf equipment in the UK.” |
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John Deere demonstrated a 155hp 6930 tractor equipped with the market leading GreenStar AutoTrac hands-free steering system, in addition to a new 100hp 5100R tractor on turf tyres and an XUV Gator utility vehicle on static display. The advent of affordable GPS satellite steering systems has led many farmers to invest in such equipment for reducing bout overlaps, wheelings and operator fatigue, and for providing accurate direction when there are no tramlines to follow. Turf growers such as Paynes Turf in Essex also benefit from this technology, which can provide accuracy levels as low as +/-2cm. AutoTrac is capable of providing far better accuracy than an operator can consistently achieve for drilling, fertiliser spreading, spraying and wide area mowing. John Deere’s AMS (Agricultural Management Solutions) product range also offers simple LightBar and parallel tracking systems as well as AutoTrac Universal, which can be used on other makes of tractor and self-propelled vehicle. The photograph shows Paynes Turf's extensive John Deere tractor fleet, including AutoTrac-equipped models, supplied by local dealer P Tuckwell Limited of Ardleigh, near Colchester in Essex. |
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Hendrik Hering, the Rhineland-Palatinate minister of economy, traffic, agriculture and wine cultivation, recently attended the official laying of the foundation stone for John Deere’s new European Technology and Innovation Centre (ETIC), which is currently under construction in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Together with the minister, the Lord Mayor of Kaiserslautern and local business partners, John Deere senior vice-president, Intelligent Solutions Group (JDISG) Bharat Vedak and vice-president, advanced technology & engineering Dr. Klaus Hoehn symboli¬cally deposited a number of small items (site drawings, contract copies, Euro coins, news¬papers of the day, toy tractors) in a gold coloured box, which will reside in the main hall of the building. “The decision to establish the ETIC here in Kaiserslautern clearly demonstrates John Deere’s commitment to the European market and to this region in particular,” said Klaus Hoehn in his opening remarks. “The extraordinary academic environment and the available infrastructure led to our unanimous decision in favour of Kaiserslautern. Within a short distance of Frankfurt Airport, and well connected by rail and road, the Kaiserslautern technology park is ideally located between two of our most important European factories, Mannheim and Zweibruecken.” In light of Deere’s global strategy to provide high technology solutions to customers, Hoehn also outlined the importance of the 11 million Euro investment in Kaiserslautern, which complements similar assets in the United States and India. “Our investment of more than 900 million US dollars into research and development in 2008, and into new R&D assets around the world, reflects that Deere has become a truly global player,” Hoehn concluded. The Kaiserslautern ETIC will become operational in spring 2010, and has been designed to accommodate up to 200 employees, mainly engineers and software specialists. Among other disciplines, the ETIC will focus on intelligent mobile equipment technology applications and other advanced engineering solutions. |
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Designed for large farms and contractors looking for higher density bales and increased versatility, John Deere’s new Premium range of round balers will be previewed at Grassland UK in May 2009. There are four models being introduced for the 2010 season; the 644 fixed chamber baler, the 744 wrapping baler and the 854 or 864 variable chamber balers, which replace the 578, 678 and 582 or 592 models respectively. All four machines will be equipped as standard with a new 2.2m Maxicut 25-knife precutter pick-up, and a new ‘drop floor’ device operated from the cab, which prevents blockages caused by the build-up of crop material. The new fine chop pick-up allows four different cutting length adjustments from 40 to 140mm, or it can be removed from work for maximum versatility. To extend working time, it is also possible to run with a half set of knives at a fixed chop length, for example, by simply closing off the rest of the knives. A new pto driveline with longer greasing intervals for easier servicing is also featured on the 644 and 744 models. In addition, the 744 wrapping baler features as standard the new CAN-Bus VTI 1300 display, previewed at last year’s Grassland event. The VTI (Virtual Terminal Implement) system replaces the previous combination of a BaleTrak Plus monitor and a GreenStar display unit in the tractor cab. This is designed to be easier to operate, with more functionality, and offers an automatic greasing system option that enables the operator to adjust the baler lubrication process from the tractor cab. Bale diameter on the 744 is adjustable between 1.25m, 1.30m and 1.35m for additional versatility in all crop conditions. The baler can also load up to 12 rolls of film for longer working days. The 644 fixed chamber baler is a heavy-duty machine delivering high-density bales for intensive silage operations. The netwrapping system features storage capacity for three net rolls, including CoverEdge, and optional features include a pick-up roller compressor, pivoting gauge wheels and an electronic bale shape indicator. The 854 and 864 variable chamber balers produce up to 16 per cent higher density bales up to 1.55m or 1.80m diameter in all crops, from straw to silage, by utilising larger diameter tensioning cylinders and tension arms. These newly styled models incorporate reinforced composite side panels, and are fitted with a range of other Premium features as standard, including the pick-up roller compressor, automatic chain lubrication, a cleaning auger and the CoverEdge netwrapping system. |
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Designed for large farms and contractors looking for higher density bales and increased versatility, John Deere’s new 864 Premium variable chamber round baler will be previewed at Cereals 2009 in June. There are four new John Deere Premium baler models being introduced for the 2010 season; the 644 fixed chamber baler, the 744 wrapping baler and the 854 or 864 variable chamber balers, which replace the 578, 678 and 582 or 592 models respectively. All four machines will be equipped as standard with a new 2.2m Maxicut 25-knife precutter pick-up, and a new ‘drop floor’ device operated from the cab, which prevents blockages caused by the build-up of crop material. The new fine chop pick-up allows four different cutting length adjustments from 40 to 140mm, or it can be removed from work for maximum versatility. To extend working time, it is also possible to run with a half set of knives at a fixed chop length, for example, by simply closing off the rest of the knives. The 864 variable chamber baler produces up to 16 per cent higher density bales up to 1.55m or 1.80m diameter in all crops, by utilising larger diameter tensioning cylinders and tension arms. This newly styled model incorporates reinforced composite side panels, and is fitted with a range of other Premium features as standard. These include a pick-up roller compressor, automatic chain lubrication, a cleaning auger and the CoverEdge netwrapping system. |
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Designed to increase harvest performance in all crops and conditions, John Deere’s new 2009 range of C, T and S Series combines are all represented at this year’s Cereals event. Both T and C Series models are available with a choice of two optional productivity enhancing packages. The i-Series Pro combines include HarvestSmart automatic feedrate control, AutoTrac assisted steering and Harvest Doc software, together with a new ProDrive automatic transmission, as standard. These machines are aimed at contractors and farmers working on sloping land. The i-Series Complete combines include HarvestSmart, AutoTrac and HarvestDoc as standard, and are generally more suitable for harvesting on level ground and in less demanding conditions. All i-Series combines offer an additional harvest capacity of 23 per cent compared with their non-i equivalents. T and C Series combines also feature as standard a new electrical system with enhanced on-board diagnostics, and a new colour CommandCenter display, similar to that used in 6030 Series Premium tractors. Equipped with ‘hot keys’ on the top of the display, the CommandCenter module is designed to make it simple for the operator to navigate through the combine’s control system, and make adjustments more quickly and easily. All top of the range S Series combines are now designated S690i, with the level land model available as standard with the i-Series Complete specification and the HillMaster model with the i-Series Pro package. S690i combines also feature a new high performance package as standard equipment. This provides increased performance through extra harvest capacity and an improved grain sample with reduced straw damage, especially in high yielding green crops. The new ProDrive automatic transmission fully integrates with the HarvestSmart system, to allow the operator to achieve maximum performance from the combine both in the field and on the road, especially on hilly ground or in difficult harvest conditions. Similar in design to the established John Deere self-propelled forage harvester transmission, ProDrive offers two adjustable speed ranges, with a maximum road speed of 30kph. This means the operator can, for example, use a lower range for harvesting and a faster setting for headland turns, with fully automatic changes and no need to stop to change gears. |
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John Deere demonstrated an exclusive new front transport wheel on a Kemper 375 maize header, fitted to a 7750i ProDrive self-propelled forage harvester, at this week’s Bath & West Grassland UK event. Designed by Kemper to fit the 7.5m wide 10-row header, which is the John Deere-owned company’s largest maize unit, the wheel is extremely easy and quick to remove and attach, with the whole process operated automatically from the forager cab. Because the wheel allows the header to be carried lower on the front of the forager, it provides the driver with much better forward visibility during road transport. It also reduces the front axle load, which means lower inflation pressures can be used on the tyres, leading to lower ground pressure and less compaction in work. In addition, there is a reduced requirement for additional weights or water ballasting of the tyres to counterbalance the header. With the front wheel fitted, there is very little ‘bounce’ on the road and it ensures that the header will not ground out when braking suddenly. As the header wings are unfolded ready for work, the base of the front wheel frame is automatically unlatched and breaks away, allowing the top link to be unhooked and the forager to reverse away from the frame. The front safety guards remain attached to the wheel assembly, while the indicators and side lights are permanently fixed to the header. The wheel can be reattached just as simply, without the driver having to leave the cab. Price of the new Kemper 300F front transport wheel is £6394. Another new header transport feature for John Deere self-propelled forage harvesters was shown at the event. The latest version of the company’s 630B grass pick-up has new hydraulic folding gauge wheels that automatically lock into place for safer road transport. The wheels also provide easier height adjustment, with a choice of 10 positions using a simple locking pin. |
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John Deere dealer Farol Ltd is now open for business at its new branch on the Holmbush Industrial Estate at Midhurst in West Sussex. This joins the group’s four other established branches covering central & southern England, in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Berkshire and Warwickshire. Officially opened at the beginning of May, the new Midhurst business is now selling John Deere’s full line of agricultural and homeowner equipment across Hampshire and West Sussex. This includes tractors and loaders, combines, foragers, balers, mowers, sprayers and AMS precision farming equipment, in addition to John Deere’s popular Gator utility vehicles and a comprehensive range of walk-behind lawnmowers and lawn tractors. Farol also handles franchises for a range of other farm machinery manufacturers, including Bomford, Gregoire Besson, KRM, Krone, McHale, Rolland Trailers, Simba Horsch and Quivogne UK. “We are looking forward to meeting existing and new customers, who are welcome to visit our new premises,” says Farol Midhurst branch manager Phil Swinnerton. “In addition to selling and servicing a full range of farm and garden equipment, we have a specialist department for the sale and repair of all types of agricultural, plant, lorry, 4x4 and ATV tyres, as well as a long and short term hire service. “Working with John Deere’s comprehensive range of advanced technology machines, we are committed to delivering the best possible sales, service and parts support, as well as better value, to current and future customers in the region.” An official open day will be held at the new Midhurst branch on June 17, 2009 from 5.30pm to 9.30pm – look out for details on the Farol website at www.farol.co.uk |
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About Us Toys, Merchandise & Clothing Student Centre Calendar of Events The Environment Fun Zone Publications Press Room Ag / C&CE 2009 2008 2007 Desktop Images Screen Savers John Deere Press Room 2009John Deere announces new global structure Deere & Company’s worldwide Agricultural and Commercial & Consumer Equipment (CCE) Divisions have been combined in a single business unit called the Agriculture & Turf Division, as of May 2009. The existing organisation of the John Deere business at Langar and the company’s dealer network in the UK and Ireland remains unaffected, says Richard Johnson, managing director of John Deere Limited. “In time there are likely to be some changes to the way we organise ourselves internally, but our sales and marketing role remains the same and our dealers will continue with their existing franchising arrangements. Essentially the company is recognising the strengths and synergies that exist between the agricultural and turf care sectors, and the company remains committed to innovation and growth in all segments of our business,” he adds. “We continue to recognise the vital role that our dealers have to play both today and in the future, delivering unrivalled parts and service support to all our customers while maintaining a sound financial basis to their business. To this end, the company is currently engaged in implementing a number of improvements across the network as part of our Dealer of the Future initiative.” Almost 2000 John Deere dealer principals and dealership parts and service managers from 52 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EAME) attended a three-day ‘Partnering for Success’ programme earlier this year. This was aimed at supporting dealer development and enhancing the network’s parts and service business, to meet the demands of future customers and help maximise the productivity of their equipment. Workshops at the event focused on ‘Dealer of the Future’ strategies and tools, provided training opportunities and introduced the newly designed PowerGard service concept, with additional presentations on active merchandising initiatives and the use of IT solutions. Highlight of the event was a 3000m2 display floor introducing the new ‘John Deere Place’ shop concept. This accommodated more than 30 booths, which presented parts and service solutions from John Deere factories, key suppliers and licensed retailers. The display floor was complemented by a 300m2 shop, which John Deere merchandise. |
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Designed for large farms and contractors looking for higher density bales and increased versatility, models from John Deere’s new Premium round baler range are on display at this year’s Royal Highland Show (stand no. S265). There are four new Premium baler models being introduced for the 2010 season; the 644 fixed chamber baler, the 744 wrapping baler and the 854 and 864 variable chamber balers. All four machines will be equipped as standard with a new 2.2m Maxicut 25-knife precutter pick-up, and a new ‘drop floor’ device operated from the cab, which prevents blockages caused by the build-up of crop material. The new fine chop pick-up allows four different cutting length adjustments from 40 to 140mm, or it can be removed from work for maximum versatility. To extend working time, it is also possible to run with a half set of knives at a fixed chop length, for example, by simply closing off the rest of the knives. One of the new models on show, the 744 wrapping baler, features as standard the new CAN-Bus VTI (Virtual Terminal Implement) 1300 display. This replaces the previous combination of a monitor and a separate GreenStar display unit in the tractor cab, and is designed to be easier to operate, with more functionality. The baler can also carry up to 12 rolls of film for longer working days. Additional Premium features in the range include a pick-up roller compressor, automatic chain lubrication, a cleaning auger and the CoverEdge netwrapping system. These new balers are being shown alongside the latest John Deere combine, tractor and sprayer models, including the new 7530E Premium tractor, which features an integrated, high power electric distribution system for improved engine and fuel efficiency. |
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MOLINE, Illinois (June 1, 2009) — Deere & Company today announced that its board of directors has elected Samuel R Allen, 55, president, chief operating officer, and a member of the board of directors effective 1 June, and chief executive officer effective 1 August. Robert W Lane, 59, chairman and CEO, will serve as chairman of the board until Allen's expected succession as chairman. "The Deere Board has completed an 18-month systematic process to choose Deere's ninth chief executive officer in its 172-year history," Lane said. "The board recognises, as I do, that Sam is a superb, smart, ethical executive, a wise and uncommonly capable leader, and someone with the proven experience and ability to effectively lead John Deere in growing a great, sustainable, global business." A 34-year veteran of John Deere, Allen has been president of the Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division since 2005 and has been responsible for the global operations of the Deere Power Systems Group since 2003. Allen has served since 2001 as a senior officer of the company with early senior leadership responsibilities in human resources and industrial relations and the oversight of John Deere Credit's global operations. In addition, Allen has been responsible for Deere's intelligent mobile equipment technologies and for Deere's advanced technology and innovation since 2007. Previously in his career, he worked in positions of increasing responsibility in the Consumer Products Division, Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division, Deere Power Systems Group, and the Worldwide Agricultural Division, including managing operations in Latin America, East Asia, and Australia. "I am honoured to have been selected by the board of directors to follow in the footsteps of previous chief executives who have led Deere with great distinction,” Allen said. “We have significant challenges but exciting global opportunities. I look forward to working with all of the uncommonly committed employees of John Deere to distinctively serve our global customers in ways that are highly rewarding to our shareholders." Other senior executive moves include: Michael J Mack, Jr, who has served as senior vice president and chief financial officer since 2006, to the position of president, Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division; James M Field, who until recently served as president of the Worldwide Commercial & Consumer Division and before that as vice president and comptroller of Deere & Company, to the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer; and Jean Gilles, who has served as senior vice president of Deere Power Systems Group, to the senior officer position of senior vice president, Deere Power Systems Group, Deere Intelligent Mobile Equipment Technologies, and Advanced Technology and Innovation. John Deere (Deere & Company - NYSE:DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services for agriculture, forestry, construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe. |
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Designed for newcomers to the world of guidance, including small and medium size livestock farms and medium size arable farms, John Deere’s recently introduced GreenStar Lightbar guidance system is emerging as a best-seller. Only four months after its official launch, almost 2000 units of this easy to install and easy to use system were ordered throughout Europe. “With GreenStar Lightbar, we have successfully addressed the needs of customers who seek a simple, straightforward and cost efficient solution for their farm,” says Ralf Ulrich, marketing manager of John Deere AMS Europe. “This parallel tracking system helps farmers to achieve higher levels of accuracy and input cost savings when operating in the field with wider implements like cultivators, crop sprayers or lime spreaders – especially in challenging conditions like fog, dust or at night.” Ready to use in under 10 minutes, the system is compatible with John Deere machines and other equipment brands which operate with a 12V power supply. The system is based around the new StarFire 300 EGNOS only receiver, which is mounted on the vehicle cab. The GreenStar Lightbar display uses LED indicators, each representing a 10cm deviation from the ideal track, to help the driver steer straight and parallel with previous work. For its unrivalled ease of use, John Deere’s GreenStar Lightbar has already been recognised with innovation awards at two Spanish trade shows this spring – CIMAG in Galicia and AGRARIA in Valladolid. |
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RICHARD JOHNSON, managing director of John Deere Limited in the UK & Ireland, has been presented with the Michael Dwyer Memorial Prize at the Landwards Conference held in May 2009 at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. The prize, part of the annual awards announced by the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE), was in recognition of his continuing role establishing John Deere as one of the UK’s leading agricultural and groundscare suppliers. A single-company man, Richard was one of the first to benefit from a work placement scheme when he joined John Deere from Harper Adams agricultural college in 1987. Since then he has held prominent positions within the company, culminating in his appointment as managing director in 2006. Another experienced and longstanding member of the agricultural machinery industry who was honoured with an IAgrE Award for 2009 was Don Macmillan. Don was John Deere’s first UK dealer and has since written several best-selling books on the history of the brand. |
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Herefordshire farmer Anthony Smith has won the use of a new Gator utility vehicle for a year, after winning the company’s Gold Key promotion. Over 22,000 gold keys were sent out to potential Gator customers last November. Recipients were invited to visit their local John Deere dealer for a test drive and try the key in either an XUV 850D or HPX 4x4 vehicle. When Mr Smith’s key fitted the XUV demonstration model at Leominster dealership Alexander & Duncan, he won the right to drive a brand new model for one year, free of charge (not including fuel, servicing or insurance). Anthony and his family produce beef, sheep and cereals on a total of 340 acres across two farms, so the Gator will be kept busy on the livestock side of the business. “It will be interesting to compare the Gator with our quad bike, I expect we’ll be arguing about who jumps on what in the mornings,” said Anthony. “Quite a few neighbours have got utility vehicles of one kind or another, but I never dreamt I’d be getting to try one out for 12 months. “I read about the competition in the press, and it sounded quite interesting so I decided to have a go – if nothing else I thought I’d get a demonstration out of it. I applied for a gold key online, and I was as surprised as anyone when I visited the dealer and the key fitted. I’m not sure now what I’ll do at the end of the year, I might get attached to it!” Simon Amos, dealer principal at Alexander & Duncan, added: “The promotion was a very worthwhile exercise for us; a lot of people came in to try their keys and arrange demonstrations, and we sold four of these Gators as a result. The XUV’s higher speed and extra ground clearance are major selling points, and the machine is proving very popular with customers.” Launched in 2008, the 24hp XUV Gator is the most powerful and quickest accelerating utility vehicle on the market, with the fastest top speed at 50kph (30mph). All round independent suspension and true four-wheel drive with front and rear differential locks make this the strongest performing vehicle in its class. |
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John Deere’s StarFire iTC dGPS satellite receiver is the first of its kind to obtain official certification by the German technical institute TÜV (Technischer Überwachungsverein). The certification document has been issued by NavCert GmbH, an independent subsidiary of the TÜV testing network. This confirms the StarFire system’s ability to perform reliable surface area and positioning measurements with signal accuracy levels of 20 to 30cm (SF1), 5 to 10cm (SF2) and 2cm, repeatable (RTK). This independent approval of John Deere’s StarFire receiver, which can be flexibly mounted on (and moved between) tractors, combines, foragers and self-propelled sprayers, offers a new level of quality assurance to customers looking to invest in automatic steering systems, field recording and crop documentation solutions, and vehicle telematics applications. |
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Paul Dixon of John Deere commercial & consumer equipment dealer F G Adamson & Son at Swanland, North Ferriby in East Yorkshire has won a national dealership award. Paul received the British Hardware Federation’s Best Member of Staff 2009 award at the trade show Totally DIY in London in January, beating 19 other nominations. Adamsons is a member of the trade association BAGMA (British Agricultural & Garden Machinery Association), which is a division of BHF Group, and BAGMA dealer members are invited to nominate a member of staff for this annual award. Paul Dixon joined Adamsons three years ago from a small garden machinery business in his home town of Driffield. He works on the retail side of the dealership, as well as selling commercial equipment to caravan parks, local authorities and sports grounds. Paul was judged to have detailed technical and sales product knowledge, which he passes on to customers in a confident and unassuming manner. Customers are always at ease with him and trust his information, and nothing is ever too much trouble for customers or colleagues, said the judges’ citation. His employer John Adamson added: “Paul is a very helpful person and extremely likeable, he’s definitely a very good man to have about the place. Customers trust him with good reason and this makes selling a lot easier. He really does care about our customers and will go out of his way to help them at all times. In addition he is very punctual and scrupulously honest.” British Hardware Federation Chairman Sadie Chalkley commented: “It is wonderful to know that our members find their staff to be such valuable assets to their businesses. Everyone nominated will receive a certificate to show their employers appreciate their efforts.” |
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A group of John Deere dealer staff from 11 counties in England and Scotland have become the first in the UK to achieve AMS Specialist status in the company’s new certification programme. The programme has been designed to increase the dealer network’s knowledge of, and expertise in, John Deere’s fast-developing Agricultural Management Solutions (AMS) product range for precision farming. This includes GreenStar satellite guidance systems such as AutoTrac and iTEC Pro, AMS documentation and software such as FieldDoc, and ISOBUS implement technology. To gain full certification, the group had to undergo a preliminary AMS Ready instructor led training course at Langar, followed by an AMS Test Out distance learning module. The next stage included two further distance learning classes on the various subjects, followed by a final practical test session at John Deere’s Langar headquarters in front of the company’s crop systems specialists and AMS product manager Mark James. To recognise their achievement, 10 of the pilot group of 11 successful candidates were presented with their AMS Specialist certificates and jackets at LAMMA ’09 in January. The group includes dealers from Borders, Derbyshire, East Lothian, Essex, Herefordshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. “Following this successful introduction, the programme is being extended to all John Deere’s UK and Irish dealerships from February 2009,” says John Deere’s agricultural marketing manager Chris Meacock. “This will give our whole network the opportunity to train a member of staff to a recognised level of competence with AMS products, and to increase their ability to sell and support this dynamic product range.” |
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Six John Deere service technicians have become the first to be presented with their LTA3 industry accreditation, as part of the industry’s recently established Landbased Technician Accreditation scheme. This certifies that they are recognised as advanced technicians with expertise in diagnostics and specialist product knowledge. The six, who were presented with their LTA certificate and jacket on the John Deere stand at LAMMA ’09 in January, are: Chris Jacques – Agricultural Machinery (Nantwich), Cheshire Neil Hardie – W M Dodds, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire Tom Cooper – Ben Burgess, Norwich, Norfolk Mark Cann – Ben Burgess, Norwich, Norfolk Carl Pitelen – Ben Burgess, Norwich, Norfolk Nick Wilby – Ben Burgess, Norwich, Norfolk To achieve full LTA3 accreditation, the technicians had to achieve a large number of training credits in various disciplines covering both selling and marketing as well as product knowledge, including customer care and technical resources. This was followed by an Engineering Council and IAgrE approved interviewing process conducted by John Deere’s manager, customer support Peter Leech and industry consultant Richard Trevarthen. LTA3 accreditation through this approved interview process also includes registration with the Engineering Council as an engineering technician (EngTech), with the ability to display the technician’s full qualifications on his service vehicle. Currently John Deere’s agricultural and groundscare dealers in the UK and Ireland have 900 staff registered with the LTA scheme, including 452 at LTA1 level, 442 at LTA2, and six at LTA3. “The LTA scheme is designed to raise the profile of dealership technicians and underline their value to the industry,” says Peter Leech. “By reaching this stage, these six John Deere dealer technicians have proved that they are suitably experienced and qualified to provide an advanced level of after-sales support to customers.” |
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About Us Toys, Merchandise & Clothing Student Centre Calendar of Events The Environment Fun Zone Publications Press Room Ag / C&CE 2009 2008 2007 Desktop Images Screen Savers John Deere Press Room 2008John Deere hosts BIGGA Midlands Section View Larger Image1/1 The first ever visit by BIGGA’s Midlands Section to John Deere's headquarters at Langar, near Nottingham A group of 50 greenkeepers and course managers from across the Midlands, including outgoing BIGGA chairman Kenny Mackay, were hosted by John Deere in December, during the first ever visit by BIGGA’s Midlands Section to the company’s headquarters at Langar, near Nottingham. The trip was by organised by BIGGA’s regional competitions secretary Rhys Thomas, who is course manager of The South Staffordshire Golf Club near Wolverhampton, at the invitation of John Deere dealer Turner Groundscare of Erdington, Birmingham. Product presentations were followed by a tour of the JDParts operation and John Deere’s state of the art training centre before an evening buffet rounded off proceedings. Among the full range of John Deere golf course machinery on display was the new 8800 TerrainCut rotary roughs mower, while many visitors took the opportunity to climb behind the wheel of one of the biggest machines in the company’s range – a new T Series combine harvester, equipped with the latest satellite guidance technology. “The parts set-up was a particular highlight,” says Rhys Thomas. “We were shown how parts coming from Germany and the USA are distributed throughout the UK, with a very quick turn-round – John Deere’s overnight delivery system is very impressive. I’d like to give particular thanks to Turner Groundscare for organising the day, and for their help in supporting our regional golf days and events in the Midlands, they’ve been really good to us this year.” |
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Farming was represented in the form of a John Deere tractor and plough when the appropriately named St. Giles in the Fields church in London hosted the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) at its harvest thanksgiving service in October. Loaned by John Deere for the occasion, the 6330 Premium tractor was at the entrance to welcome those attending the Choral Holy Communion service, at which the RABI honorary chaplain, the Rt Revd John Oliver (former Bishop of Hereford), was preaching and a collection was taken for the national farming charity, raising just under £1000. The Venerable Dr William Jacob, Rector of St Giles in the Fields and Archdeacon of Charing Cross, welcomed the opportunity to share the harvest thanksgiving with RABI. Founded in 1860, RABI provides welfare advice, care and financial provision to those who are elderly or disabled, and to working farming families facing crises in their lives such as illness, bereavement and disaster. During 2007, RABI paid out over £2.4 million to support over 2000 individuals and families, an increase of over £1 million on the previous year. Much of this can be attributed to exceptional payments made as a result of the summer floods and livestock movement restrictions following the foot and mouth outbreak. In total, £782,500 was awarded in emergency grants between July and December 2007. In 2010 RABI will be celebrating 150 years of helping those in the farming industry and also 75 years since the charity was granted a Royal Charter. |
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An impressive John Deere 7750 ProDrive 625hp forage harvester used to harvest grass, maize and other forage crops for use as livestock feed was seen parading through the streets of the City of London taking part in the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday November 8, with the message: “British Farmers, British Milk”. Each year one forager like this can harvest 60,000 tonnes of feed for 4000 cows that produce 49 million pints of milk. The 7750 weighs around 13 tonnes and is around 120 times more powerful than the average lawnmower. It is capable of harvesting the size of a football pitch in around two minutes. Entered by the Worshipful Company of Farmers, it took part in the three-mile long procession which wound through 1.7 miles of streets in London’s Square Mile as part of the ‘Modern Livery Companies’ exhibit. The Worshipful Company of Farmers, whose ‘Grant of Livery’ was approved in 1952, was formed with the aim of promoting a better understanding of the importance of food and farming in the City, and to stimulate the development of agricultural education and awareness of farming matters, both to the broader public and to people engaged in farming. Marching with the John Deere 7750 forage harvester was the recently installed Master of the Farmers’ Company, John Thorpe, supported by Senior Warden Jeremy Courtney and Junior Warden Follett Balch. Court Assistant Lindsay Hargreaves carried the Farmers’ banner, dressed in ‘working attire’, as shown on the Company’s coat-of-arms. “We got a tremendous response from the crowd,” reported Lindsay, “Despite the pouring rain we must have been one of the most photographed parts of the parade, with a huge cheer as we arrived at the grandstands and with children laughing and pointing at our cartoon cow. It was great fun, but we were also making a serious point about British food production and food security.” The City of London is described as the beating heart of the British economy; its institutions drive almost everything we do. As Master, John Thorpe commented: ”To have a farming display closely associated with the Lord Mayor of the City of London makes a strong statement about the importance of British-produced food to feeding the people of Britain, particularly appropriate in this challenging year for the City and for the economic wellbeing of the country. “While the parade itself has strong links with the ancient traditions of the City, this forage harvesting machine represents the very best of 21st century technology, placing British food production firmly on the world stage,” continued Mr Thorpe. By taking part in the parade, livery companies are declaring allegiance to the Crown, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, the City and all the people and institutions that rely on them. The Lord Mayor’s Show takes place every November, and is a parade of floats and displays involving more than 6000 people. This follows the Lord Mayor’s ceremonial carriage through the streets of the city, starting at the Guildhall, pausing at St Paul’s Cathedral and the Royal Courts of Justice, then returning via the Mansion House to the Guildhall. The office of Lord Mayor of the City of London dates from 1189, with the first Show taking place in 1215. The show was initiated under the Charter of King John, who decreed that the Lord Mayor of London should ‘swear an oath of allegiance to the Crown’ and also that he ‘should show himself to the people’. So each year, the new Lord Mayor proceeds through the City, followed by his supporters. Alderman Ian Luder was installed at the Guildhall as Lord Mayor on Friday November 7. On Saturday November 8 he ‘showed himself to the people’ and ‘swore an oath of allegiance to the Crown’. He is the 681st person to be Lord Mayor of the City of London. There are 107 Livery Companies in the City of London, with the earliest dating back to the 12th century. The 29 formed after 1926 are referred to as The ‘Modern Livery Companies’, The Worshipful Company of Farmers is listed number 80 in order of precedence. |
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John Deere’s Mannheim tractor factory has released its 1.5 millionth tractor to a customer from the UK. Simon Morgan, owner of a 308ha farm in Herefordshire who grows cereals, peas, beans, rape and forage maize for fattening beef, accepted the keys of his new 180hp 7530 tractor from Markwart von Pentz, president of John Deere’s agricultural division for Europe, Africa and South America. The delivery of John Deere’s 1.5 millionth Mannheim tractor comes in a year when factory production has hit an all-time record. Morgan is a customer of Leominster dealer Alexander & Duncan Ltd, who have represented John Deere in Herefordshire and Worcestershire for more than 40 years. The Morgan family has bought and run John Deere equipment from the dealership throughout this time. History The Mannheim factory started to manufacture tractors in 1921. The first machine was a one-cylinder crude oil tractor, the famous LANZ Bulldog HL12, which developed 12hp. Without a transmission and equipped with iron wheels, the LANZ Bulldog and subsequent designs were instrumental in the mechanisation of European farming. The simple single-cylinder crude oil engine concept proved to be extremely versatile and reliable for several decades until it was replaced by a more modern diesel engine design in 1950. By the time John Deere introduced a new generation of tractors to international markets in 1960, the Mannheim factory had produced almost 220,000 Bulldogs. The year 1960 marked the start of a completely new tractor line-up. The newly designed 300 and 500 series ‘John Deere-Lanz’ tractors (28 and 36hp) featured an innovative hydraulic lifting system, 10-speed transmission, disc brakes and three PTOs, and provided an entirely new level of operator comfort. From 1967, all tractors made in Mannheim only carried the John Deere name. Numerous innovations from Mannheim Over the years, a number of valuable innovations were added to an expanding list of features. In 1974 John Deere tractors were the first on the market to be equipped with a fully protected integrated operator station. In 1981 the unique SoundGard cab design helped to significantly reduce noise levels, and provided additional safety and operator comfort. In 1992 JDWM introduced the full-frame chassis, enabling the customer to choose from a wider variety of options. This design also led to increased manufacturing flexibility, which provided a unique competitive advantage. Only five years later, in 1997 John Deere introduced the Triple Link Suspension system for the tractor’s front axle, which improves traction in the field, enhances operator comfort and allows higher transport speeds. The latest innovation from Mannheim is the 7030E Premium tractor design, which supplies up to 5kW of electrical power via a drivetrain generator. Instead of being operated mechanically via a drive belt, key components of the engine (the fan, air conditioner and brake compressor) are powered electrically and only on demand. These new tractors therefore deliver approximately five per cent better fuel economy, and are also able to supply electrical power of 230 or 400V through two extra sockets at the rear of the tractor. Growing demand for Mannheim tractors The release of John Deere’s 1.5 millionth tractor completes a year of record production. Over the 12 month period to 31 October 2008, the Mannheim factory shipped 45,700 tractors to more than 70 countries worldwide, including North America. In the past 15 years, the factory has doubled its shipments to world markets. Having been Germany’s leading tractor manufacturer and exporter since 1972, JDWM now exports more than 90 per cent of its production to other countries. The current range of Mannheim tractors encompasses 22 basic models from 74 to 190hp, designed for a variety of customers ranging from small livestock units to large arable farms and contractors. John Deere is Germany’s largest agricultural equipment manufacturer, employing more than 5600 people in total. Approximately 2900 people are employed at the tractor transmission and assembly factories in Mannheim, and almost 700 people at the cab manufacturing facility in Bruchsal. Last reported sales of all German units amounted to 2.4 billion euros (31 October 2007). |
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| A new generation JDLink vehicle telematics system has been introduced by John Deere to meet the needs of hire fleets, large arable farms, contractors and equipment dealers. This new system provides important data which can be used to support increased efficiency, improved fleet management and planned maintenance in diverse equipment fleets. JDLink helps the user to address the following issues: actual location of a machine maintenance alerts prevention of machine and fuel theft recording of machine hours for invoicing purposes optimisation of maintenance costs machine performance monitoring within a fleet The new system will be available from spring 2009 in two basic versions, JDLink Select and JDLink Ultimate. JDLink Select For newcomers to the world of guidance, John Deere has launched the GreenStar JDLink Select uses generic hardware to relay the vehicle location and running hours via the new JDLink website. Fleet owners can either schedule a regular automatic contact with the vehicle, or manually connect via the website. Once the machine is actively ‘called’, it takes about three to five minutes for the vehicle’s latest position to be displayed on a Google road map or satellite image of the area. Within the mapping screens it is also possible to set a GeoFence boundary, with an e-mail or SMS alert sent whenever the vehicle passes the boundary, or when the machine is operated outside a preset time limit. Machine running hours per day are also recorded, which helps to evaluate overall machine use, and it is possible to preset service hour intervals, with an alert sent when the interval is reached. JDLink Select is compatible with vehicles of all makes, provided they have either a 12 or 24V charging system. It is also possible to upgrade JDLink Select to JDLink Ultimate on selected John Deere machines. JDLink Ultimate JDLink Ultimate been specifically developed for large arable farms, contractors and fleet owners, as well as John Deere dealers. Using the same wireless connectivity module as JDLink Select, it features enhanced communication with the vehicle’s on-board CAN-Bus control system, allowing access to useful machine and performance data. This includes enhanced running hour data, which is able to separate working time in the field from transport and idle hours, with information on engine load and fuel use in each mode. Additional information available form the system includes travel speed, engine speed, MFWD use, diff-lock engagement time and AutoTrac ‘on’ time. The fleet owner is also able to predefine an alert ‘event’, with e-mail or SMS alerts sent whenever the event occurs. This may include alerts for low fuel tank levels (either through theft or use during work), high engine speeds for long periods, driver information warnings or vehicle warning codes. JDLink Ultimate will be available as a field fit option for John Deere 6030 to 9030 Series tractors, and for 7000 and 7050 Series self propelled forage harvesters. For the latest 7050 Series foragers from John Deere Werke Zweibrücken, JDLink Ultimate will also be available ex-factory. |
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With the introduction of two new products for 2009, John Deere’s AMS (Agricultural Management Solutions) division now offers a full range of affordable guidance systems, from entry level units for smaller arable and livestock farms to top of the range applications for large farmers and contractors. New GreenStar Lightbar For newcomers to the world of guidance, John Deere has launched the GreenStar Lightbar system, a manual steering aid that is easy to install and use, and which has been specifically designed for small to medium sized livestock farms and medium sized arable units. This simple parallel tracking system helps farmers to achieve higher levels of accuracy and input cost savings when operating in the field with wider implements such as cultivators, sprayers and lime spreaders – especially in challenging conditions of fog, dust or night-time working. Ready to use in under 10 minutes, the system is compatible with John Deere and other makes of equipment which have a 12V power supply. It is based on the new StarFire 300 EGNOS-only receiver, which is mounted on the vehicle cab. The GreenStar Lightbar display inside the cab uses a series of LED indicators, each with a resolution of 10cm, to help the driver steer straight and parallel with preceding field work. Setting up the system is a simple process, requiring the use of only three buttons on the Lightbar unit before starting work. The new GreenStar Lightbar can also be used in conjunction with John Deere’s original GreenStar display and/or StarFire iTC position receiver. This allows even greater flexibility in tracking modes, or higher levels of accuracy with John Deere’s exclusive SF1 (+/-30cm) and SF2 (+/-10cm) correction signals. UK list price for the GreenStar Lightbar and StarFire 300 receiver package is £1022 plus VAT. New Implement Compensation and iGuide To increase accuracy when operating in AutoTrac curved track mode, John Deere will be introducing a new Implement Compensation feature for GreenStar 2. Implement Compensation steers the tractor according to a ‘calculated’ implement position, to eliminate the natural tendency of trailed implements to cut corners during curved operations in the field. During set-up, the operator enters the key dimensions of the implement into the GreenStar display, including the position of the drawbar pivot and the working elements. In the field, the tractor then automatically oversteers to ensure that the implement bouts match up more accurately. Implement Compensation will be included in a free-of-charge software update for GreenStar 2, which is planned for summer 2009. John Deere’s new iGuide system goes a stage further, by automatically steering the tractor according to a highly accurate positioning signal (within +/-2cm) provided by a second StarFire RTK receiver mounted on the implement itself. The tractor is then able to compensate fully for crabbing of the implement on slopes as well as in curves, ensuring precise bout matching even in extreme conditions. Work quality is dramatically improved and tramline or row spacing is significantly more accurate, with further benefits when using the rows or tramlines for subsequent fertiliser and crop protection applications. The new iGuide system can be fitted to all trailed implements when working with John Deere AutoTrac tractors equipped with a GreenStar 2 display and StarFire RTK. Full pricing of the iGuide system is to be confirmed. |
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Triple link suspension option Previously limited to 6030 Series Premium tractors, John Deere’s proven triple link suspension (TLS) option is now also available for the 6030 Series Standard models launched at the end of 2007. Based on the TLS Plus design, featuring a heavy duty Panhard rod with maintenance free bushes, the TLS front axle suspension system is permanently active and offers +/-50mm of suspension travel under all working conditions. The system also optimises the tractor’s performance by synchronising with the hitch sensing system under heavy load conditions to compensate for ‘power hop’. This means it applies more power to the ground, allows higher field speeds and increases productivity. At the same time, it dramatically reduces the vertical and horizontal movement in the driver’s seat. Additional benefits include higher transport speeds, improved fuel economy and less driver fatigue. E Premium Series tractors First seen at the 2007 Agritechnica Fair in Hannover, where they were awarded a DLG Gold Medal, John Deere’s new 7430E and 7530E Premium tractors will be fully available in the UK and Ireland in late spring 2009. Rated at 165 and 180hp (97/68/EC), rising to 200 and 215hp with Intelligent Power Management (IPM), these tractors are equipped with an integrated, high power electric distribution system. A generator provides the power for electrically driven components such as the air conditioning compressor, engine cooling fan and air brake compressor, resulting in increased engine performance and better fuel efficiency. In addition, these tractors can provide external electrical power of up to 5kW through two power sockets, rated at 230 and 400V. This design is the first example of electrical power being utilised to improve overall tractor efficiency, with the ‘E’ power management system controlling the various component drives at the appropriate time. The precise engine cooling fan speed is infinitely regulated by the system according to engine temperature, which leads to higher power levels at lower engine speeds for improved fuel economy. The air brake compressor is able to fill the air reservoir quickly only when required, even at low idle. In hot conditions, the electrically driven air conditioning compressor also runs independently of engine speed, leading to increased comfort for the operator. Moreover, thanks to this innovative system, the 7430E and 7530E Premium tractors have 12V at 300A continuously available on board. In addition, the power sockets allow the operation of most handheld and fixed tools commonly used in both agricultural and industrial applications. Other key customer benefits of these 7030E Premium Series tractors include an additional 10hp from the engine’s Intelligent Power Management (IPM) system, which leads to better acceleration on the road and an improved load response during PTO work. This also means more comfortable operation as well as easier servicing and maintenance. |
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| John Deere Press Room John Deere unveils new tractor numbering With the launch of its brand new 5R Series, John Deere has introduced a new numbering system for all the company’s future tractor models. This system is designed to allow quicker identification of the product range identity, the engine horsepower of a machine and its capabilities. All the key elements are incorporated in the tractor decal featured on the hood. The first digit of the number (eg ‘5’) represents the tractor size and family. The next three numbers (eg ‘100’) indicate the tractor’s rated engine horsepower according to the 97/68/EC standard, in this example 100hp. The full model designation is completed with a letter (eg ‘R’), which indicates the capabilities and specification level of the machine. Letters at the beginning of the alphabet indicate that a tractor model has a lower specification level compared to other models in the range. For some models, a second letter will also be used (eg ‘N’ = narrow, ‘V’ = vineyard, ‘F’ = fruit), to indicate a special configuration. So, the new top of the range John Deere 5100R tractor model is based on the 5 Series platform with a power rating of 100hp (97/68/EC) in R configuration, which is the Premium version of the 5 Series tractor family. The new narrow versions of the 5R Series Premium tractors are called the 5RN Series, so for example the highest horsepower model in this range is the 5100RN. |
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Book early to avoid disappointment! Combines available across the Farol group. Contact your salesman for further info. |
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An excellent turn out to our recent Christmas Toy Fairs at our local showrooms. Thank you to all who attended. | |||
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6430, 6630, 6930, 7830, 8530 Available for short or long term hire Contact David Gregory: 07850 325145
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Thank you to everyone who attended our recent 30 Series launch. Over 700 of you came and saw the new 30 Series John Deere's in all their glory. The bar staff and hog roast people were kept busy and the band kept everyone entertained. Look out for our combine clinics coming soon. |
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