Exceptional power and capacity for new John Deere S-Series
Combines
Production agriculture is changing at a rapid pace, with larger grain farming
operations, higher-yielding crops and wider use of integrated technologies.
John Deere continues to lead the way with innovative harvesting solutions
with the introduction of its new S-Series Combines and expanded lineup of
wider 600 Series corn heads and new flexible draper platforms.
Available for the 2012 harvest season, the S-Series Combines include
five models: S550, S660, S670, S680 and S690, which is an all-new Class 9
machine. The S-Series Combines are ideal for producers and agricultural
service providers who demand a combine that provides exceptional harvest
power, grain-handling performance and field productivity. The following chart
includes S-Series Combine horsepower levels at rated speed:
"The S-Series achieves this efficiency by harnessing technology, as
well as
matching the
Model
Power Level
At rated speed
that of
S550
271 hp (202 kW)
John Deere's new
header
S660
320 hp (239 kW)
equipment,” says
S670
373 hp (278 kW)
S680
473 hp (353 kW)
S690
543 hp (405 kW)
capacity
Roger
manager,
Harvester
of the combine with
Maes, marketing
John Deere
Works. “This series
features cleaner-burning, fuel efficient engines while increasing overall
combine capacity to provide a powerful harvesting package.”
To bring even more productivity to the S-Series Combines, the
cleaning system has been redesigned with a newly engineered cleaning shoe
which delivers 33 percent increased capacity. The Variable Stream rotor is a
new option that improves straw quality in rice and high-yielding small grains
with tough, dense straw.
A new Premium Residue Management system provides more uniform
material distribution; windrow straw for a baling application while spreading
chaff; and a wind compensation feature added to the PowerCast™ tailboard.
The 400-bushel grain tank (standard on S680 and S690) is the largest
factory-available tank in the industry and can unload 3.8 bushels per second.
The Active Tailings System (also standard on S680 and S690) increases
threshing and separating capacity by 8 to 10 percent for improved grain and
straw quality. It also has an updated Harvest Doc™ yield and moisture
monitoring system.
“Our new S-Series will improve threshing in tough crop conditions,
such as high-yielding corn, soybeans and small grains,” Maes says. “Grain
producers and custom harvesters will love the improved productivity,
durability, ease of operation and integration of new technology.”
The cab of the new S-Series Combines has been completely
redesigned from the ground up for maximum comfort and visibility. The
larger cab environment, with 30 percent more interior space, provides
industry-leading visibility. An integrated armrest display features touchscreen capability and AMS precision technology functionality. Changing gears
is simple with electric push-button shift and ProDrive™ transmissions.
“Long harvest days are more comfortable with premium noise
isolation; heated air-suspension seat and special training seat with foldable
back rest and working service,” emphasizes Maes. “We have redesigned our
industry-leading combines to deliver more power and performance while
enhancing the comfort, control, and visibility in a larger cab environment.”
New corn heads and flex-draper platforms
And to help make the new S-Series Combines even more productive in
the field, John Deere is introducing the new 600 Series Corn Heads, including
the company’s first 16- and 18-row heads, which are ideally matched for use
with the new combines.
“Customers have expressed their desire for larger corn heads,” says
Josh Herting, product manager, John Deere Harvester Works. “Our broad 600
Series line, including 16- and 18-row corn heads, will allow them to match
capacity with their larger combines.”
The series offers five models with various row spacings:
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Model
Rows
Row Spacings
606C
608C
612C
616C
618C
6
8
12
16
18
30-, 36-, 38-inch
30-, 36-, 38-inch
20-, 22-, 30-, 36-, 38-inch
30-inch
20-, 22-inch
The 600 Series StalkMaster™ heads have row-unit chopping
disconnects that allow the chopping feature to be disengaged on-the-go, as
well as improved header height control, which senses farther forward and on
outer rows.
“Our larger and redesigned heads will allow producers more header
control while increasing harvest speed and efficiency,” Herting adds.
For customers wanting a flexible-draper platform, John Deere is
introducing the new 600FD HydraFlex™ Draper, which is available in 35- and
40-foot models.
Flexible draper technology allows more productivity and faster ground
speeds when harvesting soybeans. Operators will be able to harvest more
acres in less time and optimally match combine performance and capacity.
“The proven HydraFlex technology, coupled with a low-profile cut
height, will give producers the ‘ground-shaved’ results they desire in
soybeans,” Herting says. “Producers will be able to optimize combine
capacity on larger machines while cutting at faster ground speeds.”
For more information on these and the entire lineup of John Deere
combines, corn heads and platforms for harvesting grain, see your local John
Deere dealer or visit www.JohnDeere.com.