John Deere launches new cotton equipment

John Deere said its CP770 cotton picker and CS770 cotton stripper are its most productive harvesters ever built for the cotton sector.

The new models are powered by John Deere’s Tier-4, 13.6-litre PowerTech™ engine, which the company said increases fuel efficiency by 20 per cent for the CP770 and up to 15 per cent for the CS770.

Both harvesters feature a new module handling system, and the CS770 now features the largest header size available, at 12 rows, John Deere said.

They also come with larger cabs and a range of built-in precision ag technology.

John Deere Australia and New Zealand Production System Manager, Ben Kelly, said the CP770 and CS770 harvesters have been redesigned from the ground up to meet the demands of Australian cotton farmers.

“The CP770 Cotton Picker and CS770 Stripper machines will increase productivity during harvest, while at the same time giving farmers and contractors simple, easy-to-use and impactful access to their farm and equipment data,” he said.

“The size of the new round module builders on the picker and stripper make it possible to harvest more hectares per hour, as the module size has grown by more than 5cm in diameter, to equate to a two per cent productivity gain per bale.”

John Deere said the CP770 and CS770 have been developed with the Australian cotton producer in mind.

“The Australian cotton industry is extremely important to us, hence our multi-year investment in testing our cotton equipment in the country’s unique production conditions to ensure we deliver the power, efficiency and durability needed,” Kelly said.

The CP770 and CS770 are also the first cotton harvesters to receive John Deere’s Generation 4 Display.

“This technology seamlessly and securely connects to JDLink, which is now available at no ongoing costs, to collect and collate agronomic and machine data through the John Deere Operations Center, paving the way for farmers and contractors to delve deeper into the insights of their operation,” Kelly said.

“This information helps ensure harvest runs smoothly, on time and on schedule – right to the last hectare.”

Kelly said traceability is becoming increasingly important in the cotton sector, which was why John Deere incorporated its enhanced Harvest ID (HID) technology into the new cotton machinery. The technology uses the radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader to read module serial numbers embedded on the module wrap.

“Ultimately, this technology means there is improved reporting and seamless access to data related to cotton bales that can be shared to stakeholders right across the supply chain,” Kelly explained.

John Deere has also improved both machines’ cab configurations to offer operators a smooth ride and an easy operation during harvest.

“The cab is noticeably larger, quieter and more comfortable, and provides operators with incredible visibility as more cameras, mirrors and lighting have been added,” Kelly said.

Kelly said the new harvester launch represented John Deere’s long-running partnership with the Australian cotton industry and continued work in bringing innovation to the sector.

“John Deere trialed its revolutionary round-bale cotton picker on a NSW farm in 2008 which, for the first time, allowed non-stop harvesting by a self-propelled machine, and marked a major global milestone for the industry,” he said.

“We see the launch of the CP770 and CS770 as a continued demonstration of our long-term commitment to the Australian cotton industry and a reflection of our confidence in the strength of the sector.”

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