John Deere announces 9000 series forage harvesters
New line-up features four models offering up to 957hp of powerJohn Deere’s latest line of high capacity self-propelled forage harvesters (SPFH) has been designed to offer maximum productivity in narrow harvesting windows while reducing operation costs.
According to John Deere, the 9000 series harvesters are capable of providing up to 400 tonnes of throughput per hour, along with optimum corn silage processing that’s independent of the length of cut.
All four models feature Tier-4 final compliant engines and has output ranging from 616hp to 957hp.
“Ultimately, high-quality feed helps livestock producers improve their feeding efficiency, animal health and productivity, while reducing their feeding costs,” said John Deere's division manager for marketing, Tim Meister.
“The 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters produce superior silage quality that lay the foundation for a healthy and productive herd, which produces high milk or beef yields at low input costs.”
John Deere said the 9000 Series is 10 per cent more productive per horsepower compared to its predecessor and offers a 10 per cent improvement in kernel processing.
“Custom harvesters can raise the profitability of their SPFH investment by covering more ground in the same harvesting window while increasing their margins through lower operating costs,” Meister said.
“The increased reliability and strengthened components found on the 9000 Series maximise uptime and ensure you’re in the field on time and ready to go.”
Up front, a new 490 Plus 12-Row, Big Drum Corn Header consumes up to seven tonnes of forage per minute. When paired with the new XStream kernel processor, customers achieve optimal corn silage processing, regardless of length of cut, John Deere said.
Fuel consumption has also been improved by 10 per cent per tonne when compared to the 8000 Series, and wear parts on the new machines are built to last three times longer, Deere added.
“From a technology standpoint, the 9000 Series is the most advanced SPFH John Deere has ever produced,” Meister stated.
“Each model comes equipped from the factory with John Deere Connected Support that includes a 5-year JDLink subscription and a year of JDLink Connect with wireless data transfer. This provides customers with valuable machine health monitoring and fleet management tools.”
Optional technology that can be integrated into the machine includes John Deere AutoTrac RowSense, Active Fill Control with Rear Unloading, HarvestLab 3000 and AutoLOC.
When ordered guidance-ready, AutoTrac, RowSense or AutoTrac RowSense guidance can be field activated.
AutoTrac RowSense keeps the machine in the right row, regardless of conditions, and helps maximise time in the field by improving harvest efficiency and yield quality while reducing operator fatigue.
Active Fill Control with Rear Unloading can be factory or field installed and provides automated truck and trailer filling.
When mounted to the SPFH, John Deere HarvestLab 3000 with constituents sensing, provides moisture levels and yield data, and helps operators get a read on forage nutrient levels on the go. When teamed with AutoLOC, the collected data can be used to make informed decisions and adjustments to improve feed quality.
“The data provided helps customers determine if it’s time to harvest, how much inoculant to apply and what length of cut to set for optimal forage quality,” Meister explained.
“In the office, yield maps can help them make better seeding and fertiliser decisions for the next growing season.”
The 9000 series is available with multiple display options. A GreenStar 3 CommandCenter is included as base equipment while an optional GreenStar 3 2630 can be mounted on the armrest. Otherwise, customers can opt for the GreenStar 3 CommandCenter with a Gen 4 4640 Universal Display with AutoTrac Activation.
The Gen 4 display provides an improved operating experience – complete with data merging, collecting and transferring capabilities.
“Whether you are a beef or dairy producer, or a custom harvester, John Deere 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters are durable, state-of-the-art machines that deliver more throughput, lower costs and better data management,” Meister said.
“More important, they provide a better, more consistent livestock feed product.”
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