John Deere expands 6R stable

John Deere is offering Australian producers more horsepower choices in the mid-size tractor range with the addition of the 6R 140, 6R 150, 6R 165 and 6R 185 models to its 6R tractor stable.

The range now consists of 11 models with power ranging from 140hp to 250hp.

Available to order now, the four new models deliver more horsepower across a number of frame choices, John Deere said, so customers can choose the right power to weight ratio for their requirements for maximum productivity and profitability.

The 6R is the next step up from the 6M range and provides customers with more power, more comfort, and more choice to execute a wider range of tasks, said John Deere Australia/New Zealand Production System Manager, Stephanie Gersekowski.

“These new models have been built strong and smart to be a versatile and reliable workhorse, and feature increased power capacity on the smaller frame models, while the Hydraulic IPM feature provides an extra 20 to 40 horsepower for hydraulic applications.

“With Intelligent Power Management, the 6R 150 and 6R 165 Tractors deliver up to 177 and 213 maximum horsepower in tough operating conditions, such as heavy transport, power takeoff, or hydraulic applications, making them especially suited to hay and livestock operations.”

All new models are also equipped from the factory with a 4G JDLink™ connection (modem) and AutoTrac™ guidance, allowing operators to harness the value of precision ag technology in their 6R tractors.

Once machines are activated in the John Deere Operations Center, machine and field data would flow to the owner’s Operations Center account, free of charge.

“Operators can use the Work Planner tool in Operations Center to create field prescriptions and other field tasks while in their home office or on-the-go and can push the instructions to the tractor’s in-cab display, saving time in the field by not having to manually enter this information,” Gersekowski said.

Like the 6M Tractor Series, critical machine information displays have been moved from the steering column to an easy-to-read digital display that’s now located on the tractor’s cornerpost.

The 6R Tractor Series can be purchased with a new, optional John Deere Loader Technology Package that has been specifically developed for livestock and hay operators.

The package includes a reconfigurable loader joystick with an integrated reverser so operators can set their preferences and easily manage the direction of the tractor at the touch of a button. When equipped with the optional large hydraulic pump, cycle times are improved compared to previous models, John Deere said.

Other items in the Loader Technology Package include a Dynamic Weighing System (DWS), Level to Horizon (LTH) and Return to Position (RTP) features. DWS can weigh loads on the go, eliminating the need for the tractor to stop for weighing, as well as the need for a feeder wagon scale.

Using LTH, operators can quickly level an attachment parallel to the ground to avoid spilling material while traveling across uneven ground. Finally, the RTP automatically returns the loader to a predefined boom and bucket position for fast, easy loading of material at repeated heights. This is of particular value for tasks such as loading feed wagons or trailer beds.

For more information on the expanded lineup of new 6R Series Tractor, visit the John Deere website.