John Deere is laying declare to the world’s strongest standard-design tractor with the launch of three new high-horsepower fashions in its 8R and 8RX sequence. The highest mannequin, the 8R/8RX 540, achieves a rated engine output of 540hp with the capability to achieve 634hp by Peak Energy Clever Energy Administration (PP IPM) through the JD14 13.6L engine.
The 2 further fashions within the new line-up carry rated outputs of 440hp and 490hp respectively, with all three designed for the heavy draft functions and lengthy working days typical of huge European farm operations.
“The brand new additions broaden the potential of the 8 sequence to help giant farms centered on steady operational optimisation, attaining larger productiveness with fewer, extra dependable machines whereas sustaining the pliability of an ordinary tractor,” says Marcus Luchmann, go-to-market supervisor for tractors 150+ hp in Europe & CIS. “Additionally they handle the wants of increasing farms that intend to handle extra hectares with the identical workforce.”
The JD14 engine supplies as much as 2,695Nm most torque and a relentless energy vary from 1,450 to 1,900rpm. PP IPM delivers a further 40hp throughout the principle engine pace vary all the way down to 1,600rpm, offering additional energy in demanding functions with high-load PTO and electrically or hydraulically pushed implements.
The brand new 8R fashions can be found with tyres as much as 2.30m on the rear and 1.85m on the entrance. Each single- and dual-wheel configurations, together with twin entrance tyres as much as 710mm extensive, could be outfitted with John Deere’s single-line central tyre inflation system (CTIS), which routinely adjusts tyre pressures at any pace and temperature. The brand new 8RX fashions use an up to date four-track system with redesigned undercarriages and Soucy CustomFit P sequence belts, with a low-tension belt design aimed toward lowering belt stress and increasing working life. Relying on configuration, the observe system supplies a contact space of as much as 4.87m² and floor pressures as little as 0.4kg/cm².
The stepless eAutoPower transmission is normal throughout all new 8R/8RX fashions. The system makes use of an electro-mechanical split-path structure that replaces hydrostatic parts with maintenance-free electrical motor mills, bettering vitality movement effectivity within the transmission by as much as 8% in comparison with typical hydrostatic options.
The brand new heavy-duty unbiased hyperlink suspension (HD ILS) entrance axle supplies a turning radius of round 7m, with computerized and manually adjustable load-based suspension adaptation. Gas tank capacities of 936 litres on the 8R fashions and as much as 1,123 litres on 8RX machines help working instances of as much as 14 hours at 85% load.
The CommandView 4 cab incorporates a redesigned CommandArm with built-in comfort show. Two new joystick choices can be found: the CommandX Plus for fundamental operation, or the CommandX Professional for expert-level management. Each supply enhanced configurability together with telephone and infotainment management, G5Plus show navigation and prolonged precision ag functionalities. Additional cab refinements embody inductive telephone charging, a 330° entrance wiper, right-hand facet door wiper, push-button begin with pin code safety and door cinch tender closing. The CommandView 4 Plus cab on the 8RX high-horsepower fashions provides 15% extra legroom and a 20% wider panoramic subject of view in comparison with the 8R normal sequence cab.
All new 8R and 8RX fashions are outfitted as normal with a StarFire 7500 receiver, a G5Plus CommandCenter show and JDLink connectivity. Versatile licence choices give operators entry to supervised autonomy options together with AutoPath Rows and Boundaries, AutoTrac Flip Automation, Passive Implement Steering and AutoTrac Implement Steering In Reverse.
“Due to its non-position-indicating digital controls, the 8R/RX high-horsepower tractors are inherently ready to retrofit future autonomy parts,” says Luchmann.
The road-up supplies as much as 418l/min hydraulic movement, an optionally available class 5 drawbar and a double-acting rear hitch with as much as 10.8t carry capability at 610mm. Two new double-acting entrance hitch choices supply as much as 4.8t at 610mm, and the sort 4 rear PTO delivers as much as 548hp most PTO energy. An optionally available Jake Brake engine brake supplies as much as 300kW of brake energy.
Three selectable working modes permit operators to tailor efficiency to the duty: ECO mode prioritises gas effectivity with decreased engine speeds; normal mode balances energy, effectivity and responsiveness; and MAX mode unlocks full engine potential for heavy draft functions.
Transport speeds of 60km/h at 1,440rpm or 50km/h at 1,200rpm can be found on wheeled variations, relying on market laws. The brand new ILS Roll Management routinely adjusts entrance axle suspension stiffness throughout cornering and at larger transport speeds, whereas Reactive Command Steering supplies self-centering dealing with and comes paired with Variable Ratio Steering to cut back steering wheel turns at larger speeds.
John Deere says it plans to introduce further improvements all through 2026 as a part of its giant farm optimisation idea, bringing collectively gear, automation and linked fleet administration.
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