Deere 9 series tractors to receive MY19 updates

John Deere has announced several updates to its larger 9R, 9RT and 9RX tractors for the model year 2019 which include the latest technology and some performance-enhancing features.

The 9470RX, 9520RX, 9570RX and 9620RX series four-track tractors will be available with 3m track spacings with 30 and 36-inch tracks. Previously, only a select few models are available with 3m spacings and 24-inch wide tracks.

“The extra wide stance of this machine is ideal for customers wanting to control traffic patterns and enhanced stability on hilly terrain,” says John Deere product marketing manager for large tractors, Tiffany Turner.

“A wider stance also makes it easier to perform daily maintenance and service plus it offers hassle-free material cleanout.”

John Deere added customers requiring a John Deere 9RX equipped with a 3-point hitch must select the 2.21m track spacing option with the 30-inch tracks as the 3m track spacing is not compatible with a 3-point hitch.

Deere is also offering the option of a factory- or field-installed Hydraulic Intelligent Power Management (IPM) system to boost tractor performance when operating implements requiring continuous hydraulic power.

“Hydraulic IPM is specifically designed for air seeding operators using large drills and air carts on their farms,” Turner said.

“Hydraulic IPM provides an extra 25 horsepower in gears five through to 18 and adds 50 more horsepower in gears one to four, enabling the tractor to pull heavy loads through tough conditions.”

A dual-pump specific selective control valve (SCV) has eight total SCVs – three with 1.9 cm SCVs; and five with 1.3 cm SCVs. The larger couplers allow for an extra 26.5l/min of hydraulic oil flow to reduce restrictions to high demand fan motors on large air carts. Increased hydraulic capacity also makes it quicker to raise and lower the frames on large air drills for improved efficiency in the field, John Deere said.

Hydraulic IPM will be available on MY19 9620R and 9620RX tractors. It requires a 435l/min dual hydraulic pump and is not compatible with a 3-point hitch.

A factory-installed Generation 4 CommandCenter 18-1 Software update is also included as base equipment for model year 2019 John Deere 9R, 9RT and 9RX Tractors.

A CommandCenter AutoTrac activation comes with the MY2019 update and provides a non-transferrable, machine-specific AutoTrac functionality on the integrated Gen 4 Command Center.

AutoTrac is John Deere’s implement guidance system which keeps both the implement and tractor on the same guidance line.

The previously available Command Center Premium Activation will be discontinued and replaced with the 4600 CommandCenter Premium Activation 3.0 or 4600 CommandCenter Automation 1.0.

“AutoTrac guidance is included in base equipment on these tractors. AutoTrac has been shown to reduce operator fatigue, save fuel by reducing overlap, and help you work more acres in less time,” Turner said.