The Farmers Mart Oct-Nov 2018 - Issue 59 | Page 67

MACHINERY 67 • OCT/NOV 2018 New high-capacity self-propelled forage harvesters HIGH-CAPACITY forage harvesting doesn’t mean sacrificing forage quality. In corn, the all-new 9000 Series Self-Pro- pelled Forage Harvesters (SPFH) from John Deere provide up to 400 tons of throughput per hour, along with optimum corn silage processing that’s independent of the length of cut. Meister said the improved performance and capabilities of the 9000 Series enable producers and custom harvesters to obtain the highest possible return on investment under narrow harvesting windows where high-capacity and high-quality feed are the goal. Compared to its predecessor, the 9000 Series is 10 percent more productive per horsepower and offers a 10 percent im- provement in kernel processing. Up front, a new 772 12-Row, Big Drum Corn Header consumes up to 7 tons of forage per minute. When paired with the new XStream™ kernel processor, customers achieve optimal corn silage processing, regardless of length of cut. Fuel consumption has also been im- proved by 10 percent per ton when com- pared to the 8000 Series, and wear parts on the new machines are built to last three times longer. Optional technology that can be integrat- ed into the machine includes John Deere AutoTrac™ RowSense™, Active Fill Control with Rear Unloading, HarvestLab™ 3000 and AutoLoc™. When ordered guidance-ready, AutoTrac, RowSense or AutoTrac RowSense guidance can be field activated. AutoTrac RowSense keeps the machine in the right row, regard- less of conditions, and helps maximize time in the field by improving harvest efficiency and yield quality while reducing operator fatigue. Active Fill Control with Rear Unload- ing can be factory or field installed and provides automated truck and trailer filling while allowing operators to harvest with confidence, day or night, with less stress and fatigue. When mounted to the SPFH, John Deere HarvestLab 3000 with constituents sensing, provides moisture levels and yield data, and it helps operators get a read on forage nutrient levels on the fly. When teamed with AutoLOC, the collected data can be used to make informed decisions and adjustments to improve feed quality. To help producers keep a watchful eye over the entire harvesting operation, John Deere offers multiple display options. A GreenStar™ 3 CommandCenter™ is included as base equipment. An optional GreenStar 3 2630 can be mounted on the armrest; or mounted on the armrest along with an optional Gen 4 4640 display mounted to the side rail. The Gen 4 display provides an improved operating experience – complete with data merging, collecting and transfer- ring capabilities. www.JohnDeere.com Contact Farmstar first, for all of your agricultural needs Proud to be the area’s leading CASE IH Dealership. Head Office Grove Farm, Church Lane, Marr, Doncaster, DN5 7A Telephone : [phone] Emails : [email protected] Our new website can be found at www.farmstar.co.uk @farmstarltd