| Machinery
New 5R Series tractors designed for
comfort, compactness and capability
John Deere is launching a new series of compact agricultural tractors designed to meet the requirements of small and
medium sized arable, dairy and livestock farms.
uilding on the
strengths of the
previous 5R
models, John
Deere’s new 5R
Series tractors
have been designed to provide
enhanced levels of comfort,
compactness and performance.
With an optimised wheelbase of
2.25m, the new 5R family
combines a one-piece curved
frame design with a low centre of
gravity to facilitate front loader
installation on-the-go, while still
maintaining the best possible
manoeuvrability a t a turning radius
of only 3.75m, even when fitted
with a front loader.
The new 90hp 5090R, 100hp
5100R, 115hp 5115R and 125hp
5125R models are equipped with
fuel efficient, Stage IIIB/iT4
compliant 4.5-litre John Deere
PWX engines. These diesel-only
four-cylinder engines deliver 10
extra hp for transport applications
via their Transport Power
Management (TPM) system.
Customers can choose between
three transmission options. These
include the entry level 16/16
CommandQuad Manual
transmission, which features four
ranges and four powershiftable
gears within each range, the 16/16
CommandQuad and the 32/16
Command8, with eight
powershiftable gears and an ECO
mode that enables a top speed of
40kph at only 1759 engine rpm.
While all these transmissions
offer a fully automatic clutch,
individual start-up gears,
individually settable speeds and
an electric park lock, the premium
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level 32/16 Command8 also
features an automatic shifting
function as standard. The latter
feature is also optionally available
on the 16/16 CommandQuad
transmission.
With a shipping weight of 4.3
tonnes, the new 5R Series tractors
can lift as much as 4.7 or
optionally 5.3 tonnes. The opencentre hydraulic system is
equipped with a standard 96litre/min pump and is also
available with a pressure and flow
compensated (PFC) 117-litre/min
version. Whether they are
mechanically or electronically
controlled, four SCVs provide fast
loading cycles.
For improved operator comfort
especially in rough terrain, John
Deere’s new 5R Series tractors are
available with front axle
suspension, featuring independent
arms and infinite adjustment of +/45mm that allows complete shutoff when required.
An optional maintenance-free
mechanical cab suspension
system is also available, which
uses two adjustable shock
absorbers to ultimately support the
air suspended Grammer seat. This
seat is normally standard
equipment on 6R Series tractors,
and features five to 15 degrees of
swivel, lumbar adjustment and an
optional heating system.
The newly designed 5R Series
tractor cab offers a tiltable steering
column, PDU+ cornerpost display,
panoramic front windshield and an
ergonomic control panel. For front
loader operation, John Deere
offers a choice of mechanical or
new E joysticks, both linked to the
tractor seat.
In addition, the new 543R front
loader offers automatic mast and
implement latch, 10 per cent more
lift capacity, higher breakout force
and an increased roll-back angle.
Depending on the task, both the
543R and 603R loaders are
equipped with a choice of levelling
options.
Designed for use in narrow row
crops, other specialist crops and
vineyards, the new 5RN Series
tractors feature a minimum width
of 1.7m, a narrow cab and
mechanical front wheel drive.
Contact your local dealer
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY
Ripon Farm Services (Keighley) West Yorkshire
Telephone 01535 632661, Visit www.riponfarmservices.com
Ripon Farm Services (Ripon) North Yorkshire
Telephone 01765 692255, Visit www.riponfarmservices.com
Ripon Farm Services (Stockton) County Durham
Telephone 01740 630254, Visit www.riponfarmservices.com
Ripon Farm Services (Tadcaster) North Yorkshire
Telephone 01937 835454, Visit www.riponfarmservices.com
Ripon Farm Services (Darrington) Pontefract
Telephone 01977 795241, Visit www.riponfarmservices.com
Ripon Farm Services (Ottringham) Hull
Telephone 01964 622351, Visit www.riponfarmservices.com
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