John Deere 6R series receives upgrades for MY19

For the year 2019, John Deere has upgraded its 6R series tractors to include several optional features designed to increase operator comfort and productivity.

The updated tractors include the 6110R, 6120R, 6130R, 6145R, 6155R, 6175R, 6195R, 6215R, 6230R and 6250R in two and four-wheel drive configurations with cab. The models range from 110 to 250hp.

The MY19 6R series offers three new optional features including the CommandPro Control multi-function joystick with IVT transmission. The CommandPro is a customisable, ergonomic joystick that enables operators to control tractor speed, direction and implement functions from a single control lever.

“These enhancements let the operator spend more time looking out in front of the machine instead of looking down at controls and switches when the tractor is moving,” said John Deere product marketing manager, Anne Anderson.

“It’s a more comfortable, less tiring way to control and drive the tractor.”

Configurable buttons enable operators to customise the control to best fit the job or operator preference, which can then be saved as profiles, such as ‘baling’ or ‘mowing’.

Another new feature is the variable ratio steering, which reduces steering wheel rotations by one-third when traveling at speeds of less than 14 km/h.

“With one revolution of the steering wheel, front wheels turn faster and farther,” Anderson explained.

“Less steering effort and arm movement are required to turn the machine during loader work or while making a headland turn.”

Variable-ratio steering requires a John Deere AutoTrac equipped tractor, and can be activated using the Generation 4 CommandCenter Display.

To boost hydraulic pump capability on the 6145R to 6215R, a 155l/min hydraulic pump can be added to increase front-loader cycle times and capacity for implements.

Other new features on the updated 6R series include an engine-oil service door, embedded telematics using JDLink services, and a 4200 Generation 4 CommandCenter Display.

The new engine-oil service door provides access to the service area without opening the tractor hood. “This may seem like a small detail, but when your tractor is equipped with a front loader and loader hood guard, it’s not always easy to open the hood to perform regular checks,” Anderson said.

The 4200 Generation 4 CommandCenter Display, now included in the base equipment package, provides more display surface area for viewing tractor and precision-ag functions and requires fewer button presses to make changes.

In addition, a 1-year JDLink Connect plus 5-year JDLink Access and RDA subscription gives operators the ability to monitor their machine and receive remote support.

Using integrated John Deere technology, operators can track machine location, hours and analyse machine and fuel usage.

“They can set geofence and curfew alerts, maintenance tracking and other alerts to keep up to date on the status of machines,” Anderson said.

“The technology also lets customers send setup, prescription and documentation files to a machine in the field via Wireless Data Transfer. They’re able to make better decisions because they’re getting timely, easily accessible information that reduces the number of trips to the field, which saves them time.”

John Deere’s MY19 6R Tractors are available to order from John Deere dealers. For more information, visit JohnDeere.com.au.