Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters

The 300 rotary headers give exceptional performance in a short and compact design thanks to the small drum concept. The crop is quickly secured on the head. In addition the new 300plus sets the benchmark in harvesting productivity. These maize headers deliver superb handling even in fallen crops and unmatched throughput for high horsepower machines.

The 400 rotary headers are the ideal solution for high and strong maize (>4 m).

600C Series
3, 4 and 4.5 m. The new 600C now has an improved drive line and lots of new features and options to perfectly tailor the pick-up to the customers’ specific requirements and conditions. The small diameter pick-up reel gives the unit a low profile, so the crop travels less before entering the feed rolls. To improve performance in uneven field conditions, simply fold out the new standard foldable gauge wheels. These have ten different settings, and can be adjusted easily without tools. In transport position, they lock automatically.

Whole crop silage
6.2 m or 4.6 m. The Profi Cut header handles all kind of crops and crop combinations easily and effectively. The disc mowerbar cuts tight to the ground, and can work down to 4 cm height for laid crops. The mower bar delivers crop directly to the large cross feed auger. The header is easily mounted from its transport trailer, and there’s only one drive shaft to connect when you latch it to the harvester.

Wood
3 m. Make the most of the winter season with this powerful Short Rotation Forestry header!

Sharp knives mean better fuel economy, better crop quality and higher tonnages. To sharpen knives on a 7080 series, all you do is press a button in your cab.

The cutterhead rotates in reverse during sharpening, so the heel of the knife hits the sharpening block first.

Adjusting the length of cut while you harvest couldn’t be easier, thanks to the Infinitely Variable Length Of Cut transmission (IVLOC). Just turn a dial to set the cut length from 4-19mm (56 knife cutterhead), 5 -22mm (48 knife cutterhead) or 6-26mm (40 knife cutterhead).

HarvestLab – It´s all about the content
You too can unravel the mystery of producing high-quality silage. Thanks to our new measurement system, you can now obtain a precise, on-site overview of yield constituents such as protein, starch, dry matter, NDF and ADF, as you harvest and all in real time*. The device can take 17 measurements per second, so you won’t be leaving anything to chance.

*Constituent measuring currently only available for maize.

AutoLOC
Combines the IVLOC transmission and the HarvestLab sensor, so cut length is optimized automatically according to the dry matter readings from HarvestLab.

HarvestDoc
Comes into its own when the harvest is in. It provides a permanent record of all the key input data for yield mapping – plus different invoicing options for contractors.

AutoTrac guidance (optional)
Automatically ensures optimum cutting width with every pass whatever the visibility – day or night.

JDLink*
The JDLink* system lets you remotely manage your fleet directly from the office. It wirelessly tracks machine performance, fuel consumption and location. And it even sends email or text message alerts to help you schedule your maintenance throughout the harvest season.

*currently available in France, Germany, Italy and the UK.

1. Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
This externally mounted unit lowers peak combustion temperature and reduces emissions without affecting fuel economy.

2. Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT)
The vanes on the VGT change with engine load, improving responsiveness, fuel economy and torque at lower revs

3. Powerful ECU
Twice the memory, five times the computing power of Tier 2 engines. This ECU features snapshot diagnostics that can store up to seven sets of diagnostic data.

4. Multi-valve design and high pressure injection system.
Four valves per cylinder optimise the high-pressure injection. Improved airflow means better performance, better fuel economy and lower emissions.

5. Less maintenance.
The oil filter only needs changing every 500 hours (model dependant).

Access to components is easier too.

Harvest over 300 tonnes per hour.

With a Cummins QSK19 engine that pumps out more than 800PS, you and your 7980 will lead the field all season long. And because the crop flow components are designed for maximum crop flow and minimum friction, you’ll experience more capacity and higher efficiency than ever before.

Automatic shift gearbox.
The 2-speed, automatic shift gearbox lets you continuously adjust the speed of your SPFH between 0 and 20 kph in the field and up to 40 kph on the road. So you spend less time on the road and cut more crop in the field.

Automatic differential lock.
The integrated differential lock activates automatically for continuous traction for the front wheels.

Engine/Speed Management.
The Engine/Speed Management System compensates for engine loads to improve fuel efficiency. How? By fine-tuning ProDrive and engine activities in a way that maintains the optimum fuel consumption and speed of your SPFH on the road, in the field and during headland manoeuvres.

Full ASR.
The Anti Slippage Regulation system controls the front and rear axle drives to ensure permanent traction, save fuel and improve soil conservation.

Automatic brake system.
The 2 wet disc brake packages on the front axle are managed automatically. So all you have to do is manage the vehicle speed with the multifunction lever!

The panoramic cab gives you terrific all-round vision. Mirrors, switches, displays – everything is right where you need it. Just adjust the seat height, set the angle and reach of the steering wheel and you’re ready to go! The main controls couldn’t be simpler. One hand lever for forward, stop and reverse, plus a bank of switches for the main power functions. Header, shearbar adjustment, spout positioning and length of cut can all be controlled automatically.

Spill-free loading
Excellent visibility ensures safe and accurate driving.

Fingertip control
Switches and controls are easy to read and logically placed.

Clear instrumentation
Check all the main functions at a glance.

Excellent night time visibility
Powerful cab and row finder lights let you harvest through the night.

KernelStar is a radically new design of kernel processor that doesn’t just crack maize kernels, it smashes them.  The patented design is unique to John Deere and features a series of bevelled discs which produce a more aggressive, tearing action which smashes the kernels.  And that means more energy released for milk production and biogas fermentation.

KernelStar has 270% of the working width of a traditional roller type kernel processor for higher throughput.  The larger surface area means KernelStar has the added benefit of increasing throughput with lower power consumption. And, unlike traditional roller processors, both discs rotate at the same speed, which reduces blockages and avoids unnecessary hold-ups even in high yield maize.