| Machinery
John Deere innovations
on show at AgriScot
John Deere is exhibiting two new 5R and 6R Series tractors and a brand new Gator utility vehicle for the first time at
AgriScot 2017 (stand no. 187 in the Lowland Hall) alongside the latest developments in farm connectivity, with the focus
on dedicated apps for farmers, contractors, fleet managers and operators.
ntroduced for
2017, the compact
5R Series tractors
from 90 to 125hp
feature a one-
piece curved
frame design with a low centre of
gravity and a turning radius of only
3.75m, even when fitted with a
front loader such as the new 543R.
Features include front axle
suspension and an air suspended
seat in the newly designed cab,
plus an optional cab suspension
system.
The range’s Stage IIIB 4.5-litre
John Deere PWX diesel-only four-
cylinder engine produces 10 extra
hp for transport applications.
Three transmission options include
the new 32/16 Command8, with
eight powershiftable gears and an
ECO mode enabling a top speed
of 40kph at only 1759 engine rpm,
plus automatic shifting as
standard.
With a shipping weight of only
4.3 tonnes, the new 5R Series
tractors can lift as much as 4.7 or
optionally 5.3 tonnes. For front
loader operation, there is a choice
of mechanical or new E joysticks,
both linked to the tractor seat. In
addition, the new 543R front
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loader offers automatic mast and
implement latch, a 10 per cent
increase in lift capacity, higher
breakout force and an increased
roll-back angle.
John Deere’s new 6250R
tractor, featuring the award-
winning CommandPRO joystick
and an AutoPowr transmission,
develops up to 300hp with
Intelligent Power Management. It is
fitted as standard with JDLink
telematics, including remote
display access (RDA) and wireless
data transfer (WDT) linked to the
MyJohnDeere.com website portal.
CommandPRO’s functionality
allows the tractor to be controlled
from top speed to zero with a
simple push or pull of the joystick.
Both this and the conventional
tractor pedals can be operated at
the same time, and there is no
need for an external ISOBUS
joystick as the driver can also
operate the tractor and ISOBUS
functions simultaneously.
With a very light vehicle weight
of 9.3 tonnes, the 6250R delivers
more power than any other tractor
in this weight class, along with an
unrivalled power density of
31kg/hp. The high maximum
permissible weight of 15 tonnes
also allows a 5.7 tonne payload,
which means the tractor is able to
transport heavier loads.
The newly styled Gator XUV
865M utility vehicle features the
company’s quietest ever cab,
more room for both driver and
passengers and an extremely
efficient heating system, including
a windscreen defrost feature.
Equipped with an 854cc, 23hp
diesel engine, CVT transmission
and power steering plus a top
speed of 50kph, the XUV 865M
offers a tight turning circle and
optimal weight distribution for
superior off-road performance. For
extra versatility, it can be fitted with
a wide range of over 90
attachments from snow blades to
winches, and has a large 42-litre
fuel tank to keep the vehicle
running longer between fill-ups.
The adjustable driver’s seat can
accommodate three people, for
off-road use only. The versatile and
durable cargo box has a load
capacity of 454kg, while towing
capacity has been increased by a
third to 907kg and total payload
capacity is 680kg.
The company’s latest work
management apps make it very
easy to keep track of machinery,
get advice on seed and fertiliser
rates or spray requirements and
monitor machine productivity by
working together with, and being
connected to, the dealer, farm
adviser and other suppliers.
For example, the new
MyJobConnect service includes a
MyJobsManager app for farm or
fleet managers and contractors,
and a MyJobs app for operators.
There is also an additional app in
the MyJobConnect Premium
service called MyLogistics, which
is an intelligent ag navigation app.
Services can be accessed in two
ways, either from the office
computer or on-the-go using
dedicated apps for tablets and
smartphones, which allow drivers
to view and carry out tasks in real
time from their mobile devices.
This latest John Deere
connectivity package frees up time
for farmers and contractors to
focus on their core business, and
makes the complete work process
including job planning, work
orders, data recording, customer
invoicing and reporting much
easier, faster and more efficient.
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