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Large R Series tractors 
have been given some design and engineering changes for the 2020 model year.
Machinery

John Deere 7R versus 8R tractors

With overlapping horsepower ranges, what’s the difference between them?

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Across Western Canada, most John Deere dealers will likely tell you that on their lots, 8R tractors far outsell the 7Rs. Given that these two model ranges have overlapping horsepower ranges, what is it that each series offers that might be a better fit to each potential buyer? That was a question that marketing staff […] Read more
The all-new 6110M and 6120M tractors ride on a short wheelbase and offer a dizzying range of option choices.
Machinery

John Deere revamps its 6M tractor line

New models, a redesign and longer options list for the 2020 model year

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In mid-September, John Deere pulled the wraps off the latest updates to one of its mid-horsepower tractor ranges: the 6M family. That mid-spec line will see a much wider range of new options available for the 2020 model year across all models, but a new 140-horsepower 6140M model will also join the group to fill […] Read more
In early 2018 John Deere marked the 25th anniversary of its high-tech Intelligent Solutions Group at the same time it opened this new building to house much of those operations at Des Moines, Iowa.
Equipment, Machinery

John Deere marks 25 years of digital technology

Deere's ISG’s ultramodern facility designed to keep software development on pace

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In a suburb of Des Moines, Iowa, John Deere has built a new home for its Integrated Solutions Group (ISG) tech specialists that is as unique in its design as software once was to farm machines. The new ultramodern facility is designed to help engineers and scientists collaborate and reach innovative solutions in the shortest […] Read more
John Deere debuts the industry’s first line of rigid-frame four-track tractors.
Equipment, Machinery

John Deere introduces 8RX line of tracked tractors

Grainews reviews John Deere’s industry-first, 4-track rigid- frame tractor

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[UPDATED Nov. 4, 2019] Today John Deere officially unveiled its new line of 8RX tractors, which are — wait for it — rigid-frame four-tracked models. Anyone who has walked the aisles at Agritechnica, the world’s largest farm machinery show in Germany, will have noticed four-tracked rigid-frame tractors on display. But those are the result of […] Read more
The IDEALDrive steering system in AGCO’s IDEAL combine that uses a joystick instead of a conventional steering wheel won a silver award.
Equipment, Machinery, News

Major machinery brands win engineer awards at Agritechnica

Deere, AGCO, CNH take home technology accolades

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Agritechnica, the world’s largest farm machinery show, is held every two years in Hannover, Germany, and part of the event includes a competition that allows manufacturers to vie for some prestigious engineering awards. Gold and silver medals are awarded for new advancements in equipment design that are truly significant. How significant is what determines whether […] Read more
MachineSync allows for synchronized operation of tractor and combine operation during in-field combine unloading.
Machinery

New software updates from John Deere

Deere’s Gen 4 displays and Machine 
Sync get improvements

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In February, John Deere released its 19-1 software update, which it says will “Further enhance the automation, documentation, functionality and security of its Generation 4, 4600 CommandCenter and 4640 Universal Displays.” “It also enables Gen 4 Display compatibility with more John Deere equipment,” said John Mishler, marketing manager for precision ag technologies, in a press […] Read more
The features available in John Deere’s model year 2019 5R Series tractors put them on par with the brand’s larger models when it comes to high-end options.
Machinery

John Deere 5R tractors get upgrades for 2019

Green utility segment tractors continue to see more high-end options

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Since John Deere introduced the 5 Series family of tractors several years ago, the number of available models has grown substantially, along with their options range and available level of sophistication. That’s no surprise. This horsepower class is the biggest seller in North America for most brands, and Deere has populated its line with tractors […] Read more
John Deere upgrades its 6R Series tractors
Machinery

John Deere upgrades its 6R Series tractors

Range offers models that span the 110 to 250 horsepower range

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Last August John Deere updated its 2019 line of 110- to 215-horsepower 6R Series tractors, giving them a host of new features. The updated models include the 6110R, 6120R, 6130R, 6145R, 6155R, 6175R, 6195R and 6215R in both two- and four-wheel drive configurations with cabs. First and foremost, among the new optional features is the […] Read more

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