JOHN Deere has released three new 9RX narrow track tractors, expanding its line-up of high-horsepower machines.
Equipped with a narrow undercarriage, these four-track tractors are an ideal fit for 55 centimetres (22 inch),
(30 inch) and 101cm (40 inch) row-crop applications.
Three models are available with 309, 346, 382kW (420, 470 or 520 horsepower) power ratings to easily handle high-speed planters, nutrient application bars, large grain carts or other high-horsepower needs.
With this introduction, the John Deere “9 Family of Tractors” includes wheeled, two and four-tracks and narrow or wide-undercarriage configurations.
“No other tractor manufacturer offers customers so many choices in high-horsepower tractors,” John Deere marketing manager Tiffany Turner said.
All 9RX narrow track tractors can be fitted with available 46cm (18in) or 61cm (24in)-wide tracks and set to a track spacing of 2, 2.2 or 3 metre (80, 88 or 120in).
“When a 9RX narrow track tractor is used in a row-crop setting there are only two track paths going down the row instead of the tracks made by tractors equipped with duals or triples,” Ms Turner said.
“Narrow track tractors can reduce the negative agronomic effects on pinch rows, reduce soil compaction and minimise soil disturbance for greater yield potential.”
A roomy, well-equipped CommandView III cab features four-corner cab suspension with 10cm (4in) of travel and ActiveCommand steering.
“The matched, full-width mid-rollers reduce pressure, heat and wear, and extend wear life of the tracks,” Ms Turner said.
“Rubber isolators and oscillating mid-rollers minimise cab vibration and provide an ultra-smooth ride.”
Inside the tractor cab, integrated technology drives efficiency in the field. Important machine functions are easily monitored and controlled using the integrated Gen 4 CommandCenter display.
“A touch-screen on the Gen 4 display makes it easy to watch and manage different aspects of machine performance and precision-ag technology, including AutoTrac,” Ms Turner said.
A 1500 litre diesel fuel tank, increased hydraulic capacity and the integrated guidance and information management systems are all available on these new tractors.
John Deere is taking orders for 9RX narrow track tractors and will begin production in January, 2018.
