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1070G
precise and efficient, and increase
the machine’s productivity. The
Diesel Particulate Filter and Diesel
Oxidation Catalyst are familiar from
the previous models, and now a
Selective Catalytic Reduction and a
urea tank have been added to the
exhaust gas treatment system to
meet the more stringent emissions
standards. The new engine
technology significantly improves
the fuel efficiency in relation to the
machine productivity.
In Europe, the Stage V emission
regulation for new forest machines
with engine power over 130kW
becomes effective in the beginning
of 2019. The John Deere G-Series
forwarders and harvesters already
meet these Stage V requirements.
More effective and responsive
machine control
All John Deere G-Series machines
are equipped with new MECA
control modules, simple CAN
busses and an optimized electrical
system to make the machine
functions more efficient. The
Processing Power Control (PPC)
system adjusts the processing
power and fuel economy to
correspond with the work
requirements. The system has
three different power levels to
choose from, and it anticipates
the engine load and responds with
the right power boost for each
situation, thereby improving both
productivity and fuel efficiency.
PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
Engine John Deere 6068, Final Tier 4 / Stage IV
Maximum power @ rpm 135.5 kW (182 hp) @ 1900
Torque @ rpm 850 Nm @ 1500
Tires 4W - Front and Rear 26,5” or 34”
6W - Front 22,5”, Rear 26,5”
Power train Tractive force 130 kN
Work hydraulics Pump capacity 160 cm 3
Boom John Deere 180S, Maximum reach 8.6/10/10.8 m
Lifting torque 143 kNm
Cabin Rotating and levelling, or fixed
Harvester heads John Deere H412, H413, H414
Measurements 4W
Length 6500 mm
Width with 600-Series tires 2600 mm
Weight with harvester head [H412] 15200 kg
6W
Length 6990 mm
Width with 600-Series tires 2660 mm
Weight with harvester head [H412] 16000 kg
Intelligent Boom
Control (IBC)
The Intelligent Boom Control (IBC)
is a unique boom operation system
available only from John Deere. It is
not just an automatically operating
boom extension or damped valves;
it is a truly intelligent system with
sensors that detect the position of
the harvester head and algorithms
that adjust the boom’s trajectory
in one continuous and efficient
motion. IBC also serves as a
platform for new features to be
launched in the future to boost and
make the operator’s work more
enjoyable.
The IBC operation automatically
follows the harvester’s work
cycle. The boom’s trajectory
and operation are adjusted as
the harvester head is taken to a
tree and when the tree is in the
harvester head. There is no need
for the operator to control the
different sections of the boom
individually. IBC ensures the most
efficient and precise operation
practices. The boom’s electronic
end damping makes for smooth
work which reduces stress on
the entire boom. IBC improves
work ergonomics and remarkably
increases the machine’s
productivity.
“IBC makes it really easy to
operate the boom. You don’t
have to manage each function
separately, and it virtually takes no
time to take the harvester head to
the tree. At the same time, you are
able to also monitor more than
just the harvester head operation”,
praises a Finnish contractor Rauno
Kuusinen.
“Similar to forwarders, most of
the customers want to have IBC in
their harvester. For example, for
1170G, the IBC take rate is over
90%”, Tommi Ekman, General
Manager, Marketing, from John
Deere Forestry.
The demo area consisted of 1.5
hectares of pine, age 99 years with
an average height of 25.4 metres
and average diameter of 32 cm.
The last operation on the site was
ten years ago, in 2008.
Note the new colour scheme going
forward - grey and green
There was plenty of opportunity to
get up close with both machines
Tommi Eckman directed proceedings
Press attendees were able to chat,
dine and drink with John Deere
staff and dealer representatives
from Germany, Austria, France,
Sweden and Finland in the
magnificent Schlosshotel Klink
Similar to forwarders,
most of the customers
want to have IBC in
their harvester. For
example, for the 1170G,
the IBC take rate is
over 90%
Tommi Eckman
The operator maneuvers the harvester head to the desired position and
the system automatically adjusts the 1) lift, 2) slew, 3) extension and boom
trajectory for optimal operation
68 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2018
Report by Robin Peach,
IFI Associate Editor