1996 - Volume #20, Issue #5, Page #24
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Deere Launches Biggest Ever New Product Introduction
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Leading the lineup of latest new additions to the long green line are four new 9000 Series 4-WD tractors, offering more power, comfort and convenience than the 70 Series models they replace. Powered by Deere-designed and built PowerTech diesel engines, Model 9100 is rated at 260 hp, the 9200 at 310, the 9300 at 360, and the 9400 at 425 hp.
Here, according to Deere engineers, are key features of the powerful new 4-wheelers: They're "tailor made" for narrow rows, thanks to a tight turn angle (42 degrees), good crop visibility front and rear, and the ability to set wheel treads to match your row spacings.
The new engines comply with all 1996 EPA and CARB emission regulations, and provide up to 8% better fuel economy than previous models. The 8.1-liter PowerTech engine, introduced in the Deere 8400 tractor in 1994, powers the Model 9100.
Two new PowerTechs provide power for the other 9000's. Model 9200 is equipped with a 10.5-liter engine, and the 9300 and 9400 with a 12.5-liter engine. Both use 23% fewer parts than Deere's previous 10.1-liter engine, yet can develop substantially more power with less fuel. Both feature electronically controlled unit injectors, a high-capacity turbocharger, and a cam-in-head design which eliminates push rods and lifters.
The air-to-air after-cooled engines feature a 35% torque rise for extra lugging to pull through tough spots without downshifting. They also produce additional horse-power ù called a power bulge ù over a wide rpm range with up to a 7% peak at 1,900 rpm's. This means that the 425 hp Model 9400 will deliver nearly 30 additional horsepower when the engine lugs down to 1,900 rpm's. The engines also provide up to 135% of rated-speed torque to as low as 900 rpm's for starting a load with the implement in the ground, or accelerating under load from a reduced throttle setting.
A 12-speed Syncro transmission is standard, and a 24 speed PowerSync optional, on all four 9000 Series tractors. A 12 speed Power Shift transmission is optional on all models except 9100.
The 9000 series tractors feature the same CommandView cab used on 8000 Series tractors. It's equipped with a CommandARM armrest control module which puts controls for the hitch, hydraulics, throttle, and transmission at the operator's fingertips.
New halogen infrared headlamps cast light up to 35% farther than regular halogens. An electronic decelerator enables the operator to decrease speed by as much as 30% with a foot-activated switch. Field Cruise allows the operator to maintain consistent ground speed in light load operations, such as cultivating and spraying, with the turn of a knob. Options include electro-hydraulic 3-pt. hitch, independent pto, and electro-hydraulic differential lock which can be engaged on-the-go for increased performance in soft conditions or on hillsides.
Exclusive inboard planetary final drives provide strength and durability and, unlike outboard planetaries, make it easy to use recommended cast weights on the wheels. Wet-disk power brakes on all models are self-adjusting and self-equalizing. Axles (120 in.) have a machined rack which, in conjunction with a special pinion attachment, permits a wide variety of tread adjustments, including a true 60-in. setting for 30-in. rows. The tractors can be fueled from either side, and all daily engine service can be done from the left side of the tractor with-out raising the hood.
Shipments of the new 9000 Series tractors are slated to begin in late September.
Rubber Tracked Row Crop Tractors: Deere becomes the first major tractor manufacturer to offer a choice of either tires or tracks for the 160 to 225 hp row-crop tractor market. Four track models, all based on Deere's 8000 series, are in production: 8100T(160 hp); 8200T(180 hp); 8300 T(200 hp); and the 8400T (225 hp).
The new tracked models (identified by the letter “T”) are essentially the same tractor as their conventional tire-equipped 8000 Series counterpart - except for a new and different power train from the rear of the transmission through the final drives on tracked models. “This prohibits interchanging tires and tracks so farmers will need to carefully consider which configuration is best for their conditions,” says Terry Mosier, marketing manager. “Both tires and tracks have their respective advantages and limitations in a given set of conditions.”
Like the 8000 Series, all 8000T Series tracked tractors use 8.1-liter engines with
electronically controlled governors for fuel efficient, high-torque performance and up
to 10% additional power (power bulge) within a wide rpm range. Deere’s exclusive Field Cruise control maintains a constant field speed in light-load operations, such as cultivating and spraying.
The Deere designed friction drive track system features a 60.6-in. rear drive wheel, 27.6-in. front idler, and three mid-rollers on each side. The design puts 89 in. of track per side on the ground. Deere’s standard 16- in. rubber track, made by Goodyear, provides 19.8 sq. ft. of total ground-contact area. Options include a 24-in. wide track with 29.7 sq. ft. of contact area. A hydraulic cylinder mounted on each track frame provides track tension. Track alignment can be adjusted by two capscrews on each track frame.
An electronic control senses travel speed and adjusts steering response accordingly for smooth steering performance regardless of ground speed. The system prevents track
movement if the steering wheel is turned with the transmission in park.
Deere plans to begin shipping tracked 8000T tractors to dealers in June, 1997.
New “MaxEmerge Plus” Planter: The next generation of MaxEmerge planting technology - MaxEmerge Plus - is ready to take to the field. The new row unit features more than a dozen new improvements.
A new welded mounting bracket helps the mounting U-bolts stay torqued to maintain row-unit position on the frame. For tough no-till and minimum tillage conditions, a new pneumatic down-force system is infinitely adjustable to 400 lbs. It’s available as an attachment for field conversion on all planter models, and factory installed on new 1780 front-fold planters.
New row-unit shanks, said to be four times stronger than those used previously,
are reinforced with a welded spline to minimize side deflection on rolling ground and
tough soils. A new centering tab holds the seed tube in place for improved seed spacing and better depth control. A heavier and wider seed-tube guard protects the seed tube from wear. In-furrow press wheels can be moved up and out of the way when soil is wet and sticky. Closing wheels can be staggered for better trash flow in heavy residue conditions. Two bolts, one on each side of the cast closing-wheel arm, make for easy centering of closing wheels over the furrow.
New T-shaped handles provide an easy way to adjust seed depth and down-force on the
closing wheels.
Three new front folding, in-line planter models utilize the new MaxEmerge Plus row
units:
Model 1770, a 12-row planter for planting in 30-in. rows, replaces the previous model 7200 MaxEmerge 2 planter. It’s available in either a rigid or flex frame design. Both frames feature two sections of 7 by 7-in. boxed steel members.
Model 1780, available in a new 16/31 row configuration, permits planting in either 16 30-in. or 31 15-in. rows with the same machine.
Model 1780 is also available with 24 rows placed on 20-in. centers. The MaxEmerge Plus row units are positioned in-line with 10 units on the frame’s center section and seven on each wing.
Hooded Sprayer: New Model 320 is designed to apply herbicide in the row middles of virtually all flatland and bedded row crops, and to work in all soil and residue conditions.
Designed for 3-pt. mounting, it’s available in 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12-row configurations with either narrow (30-in.) or wide (36, 38, and 40-in.) row spacing. The 4-row models use a 4 by 4-in. rigid toolbar. All other models feature a 4 by 4-in. double mainframe and folding wings.
High impact polyethylene hoods provide long life and protection from corrosion. Five hood sizes (14, 20, 28, 36, and 46 in.) support the sprayer’s 14 different row configurations. The hoods are adjustable (plus or minus 2 in.) to meet most row-crop spacings. Curtains guard against drift and protect the crop. Lay-down bars knock down large weeds to increase herbicide effectiveness. Replaceable metal skids permit the hoods to run on the ground.
New Self-Propelled Windrower: Deere’s all-new 4890 self-propelled windrower is designed to work with the new Deere 890 auger platform. It’s available in three cutting widths (14, 16 and 18 ft.) and features a hydraulically-powered reverser. Without leaving the cab, the operator can reverse direction of the conditioner rolls, augers, and reel to clear tangled material from the platform.
Power is provided by a 100-hp turbo charged Deere PowerTech 4.5 liter, 4-cyl. diesel engine. The cab is an adaptation of the cab used on Deere’s 9000 Series combines. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, heater, air-suspension seat with seat belt, tilt telescoping steering column, and a passenger seat with seat belt. Hydrostatic drive provides speeds up to 8 mph in the field, and up to 16 mph in transport.
Large Square Baler: Deere’s new Model 100 large square baler is designed to produce bales up to 8 ft. long, 31.5 in. square, and weighing up to 1,000 lbs. It features an exclusive self-cleaning Power Feed system, a heavy-duty tandem axle option and an integrated crop pre-cutter that can be activated to pre-cut crop material before it enters the bale chamber.
Two twine storage boxes (one on each side of the baler) hold a total of 24 balls of twine, enough for approximately 1,100 bales. Each of the baler’s four knotters is supplied by six balls of twine.
An optional walking beam tandem axle and large 38 by 20 by 16.1 8-ply tires permit faster ground speeds. Tire size for the single axle version is 21.5L by 16.1, 10 ply.
Approximately every 50 strokes, an optional knotter cleaner uses a short blast of high-pressure air from an on-board compressor to remove chaff and debris.
An optional “last bale eject” feature allows the operator to completely clean out the bale chamber before moving to the next job, or when returning the hay or silage baler to shed storage at the end of the season.
Round Balers: Deere has introduced a new family of “6 Series” round balers. Seven models include the 446, 546, 456, 456 Silage Special, 556, 466, and 566 models. Bale size ranges from the 446’s 4-ft.-wide by 4-ft.-tall bale, weighing up to 750 lbs., to the 566’s 5 by 6-ft. bale, weighing up to 2,200 lbs.
All “6 Series” balers are available with either the standard pickup or a new, optional heavy-duty Mega Tooth pickup for difficult conditions. An extra wide 71-in. pickup is available as an option on the 446, 456 Silage Special, and 466 round balers.
The 456 Silage Special can handle crops with up to 70% moisture content. It’s equipped with a heavy-duty Mega Tooth pickup, and a powered scraping auger that removes wet crop material from the backside of the belts. An adjustable bolt-on knife scrapes and cleans material from the starter roll, assuring reliable next-bale starting.
A new Model 20 Round Bale Accumulator is designed for use with the 466, 566 and earlier balers. Powered by the baler’s hydraulics, it allows two bales to be pulled behind the baler for drop-off at a central location.
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