John Deere 8R 230 Tractor
8-Series Row Crop Tractors
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Features
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Suspension: Independent Link Suspension (ILS)
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Engine HP: 230
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Transmission Choices: e23 23F/11R Powershift Transmission with Efficiency Manager, IVT available with CommandPRO control, or 16-Speed PowerShift transmission
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Wheel/Track: Wheel
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Hydraulics: Closed-center, pressure and flow compensated with 4 standard SCV (5 and 6 available); hydraulic flow up to 85gpm (321L)
Specifications
Additional information - Date collected: |
12-Oct-19 |
Capacities - Cooling system: |
40.3 L 10.6 U.S. gal. |
Capacities - Crankcase oil volume: |
1300 MFWD: 25 L 6.6 U.S. gal. 1500 MFWD: 28 L 7.4 U.S. gal. ILS: 27.5 L 7.3 U.S. gal. |
Capacities - Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank: |
37.2 L 9.8 U.S. gal. |
Capacities - Fuel tank: |
727 L 192 U.S. gal. |
Capacities - Transmission-hydraulic system: |
MFWD: 140 L 37 U.S. gal. ILS: 165 L 43.6 U.S. gal. |
Dimensions - Drawbar clearance: |
376 mm 14.8 in. |
Dimensions - Front axle center: |
MFWD: 686 mm 27 in. ILS: 590 mm 23.2 in. |
Dimensions - Overall length: |
6,636 mm 261.3 in. |
Dimensions - Wheelbase: |
MFWD: 3,080 mm 121.3 in. ILS: 3,050 mm 120.1 in. |
Drawbar - Drawbar category: |
Standard: Category 3 Optional: Category 4 Category 4 with heavy-duty support |
Drawbar - Maximum vertical load: |
Dependent on drawbar position: 1837 to 2700 kg 4050 to 6000 lb Optional: 2,245 kg 4,950 lb 4,990 kg 11,000 lb |
Electrical system - Alternator size: |
Standard: 200 amp Optional: 330 amp |
Electrical system - Battery options: |
12 V |
Electrical system - Total cold cranking amps: |
1,850 CCA |
Electrical system - Type of bulb in beacon (Halogen, Zenon, LED): |
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Electrical system - Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED): |
Standard: halogen, 65 W Available: LED |
Electrical system - Working lights: |
Standard: 18 halogen Available: 18 LED 22 LED |
Engine performance - Engine peak torque: |
At 1600 rpm: 1077 Nm 794 lb-ft |
Engine performance - Maximum engine power: |
ECE-R120: 186 kW 253 hp |
Engine performance - Power boost: |
10 percent |
Engine performance - PTO torque rise: |
40 percent |
Engine performance - Rated power: |
ECE-R120: 169 kW 230 hp |
Engine performance - Rated PTO power (hp SAE): |
135 kW 182 hp |
Engine specifications - After treatment type: |
Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
Engine specifications - Aspiration: |
Single, variable geometry turbo; air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation |
Engine specifications - Cylinders liners: |
Wet-sleeve |
Engine specifications - Description: |
John Deere PowerTech™ PVS 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible) |
Engine specifications - Displacement: |
9 L 549 cu in. |
Engine specifications - Emission level: |
Final Tier 4 |
Engine specifications - Engine family: |
JJDXL09.0308 |
Engine specifications - Engine type: |
Diesel, in-line, 6-cylinder, wet-sleeve cylinder liners with four valves in head |
Engine specifications - Rated speed: |
2100 rpm |
Front axle - Front axle differential lock: |
1300 Series MFWD: Limited Slip 1500 Series MFWD: Full-locking electrohydraulic ILS: Full-locking electrohydraulic |
Front axle - Type: |
Standard: 1300 Series MFWD Optional: 1500 Series MFWD ILS |
Front hitch - Category: |
Category 3N |
Front hitch - Front power take-off (PTO): |
44 mm (1.75 in.) 20 spline, 1000 rpm 35 mm (1.375 in.) 21 spline, 1000 rpm 35 mm (1.375 in.) 6 spline, 1000 rpm (available dependent on location) |
Front hitch - PTO speed: |
1,000 PTO rpm at 2000 engine rpm |
Front hitch - Standard lift capacity: |
Category 3N ground-engaging front hitch: 5200 kg 11,464 lb |
Hydraulic system - Available flow at a single rear SCV: |
1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers: 132 L/min 35 gpm 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) coupler: 159 L/min 42 gpm |
Hydraulic system - Available flow at front SCVs: |
96 L/min 25 gpm |
Hydraulic system - Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs): |
Standard: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: 4 Optional: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: 5 and 6 available 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) ISO coupler: 1 |
Hydraulic system - Pump rated output: |
Standard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min 60 gpm Optional: 85-cc plus 35-cc dual pump: 321 L/min 85 gpm |
Hydraulic system - SCV control: |
Electronic |
Hydraulic system - Type: |
Closed-center, pressure/flow compensated system with load sensing |
Key Specs - Base machine weight: |
MFWD/PowerShift: 11,700 kg 25,800 lb ILS™/e23: 12,700 kg 28,000 lb |
Key Specs - Engine description: |
John Deere PowerTech™ PVS 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible) |
Key Specs - Engine displacement: |
9 L 549 cu in. |
Key Specs - Hydraulic pump rated output: |
Standard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min 60 gpm Optional: 85-cc plus 35-cc dual pump: 321 L/min 85 gpm |
Key Specs - Maximum engine power: |
ECE-R120: 186 kW 253 hp |
Key Specs - Rated engine power: |
ECE-R120: 169 kW 230 hp |
Key Specs - Rated PTO power (hp SAE): |
135 kW 182 hp |
Key Specs - Rear hitch category (SAE designation): |
Standard: Category 3/3N standard lift at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 6350 14,000 lb Optional: Category 3/3N at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 8391 kg 18,500 lb Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 9072 kg 20,000 lb |
Key Specs - Transmission type: |
Standard: e23™ PowerShift™ with Efficiency Manager™ 40K, 40 km/h (24.9 mph) Optional: 16-speed PowerShift 40 km/h (24.9 mph) e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 50K, 50 km/h (31 mph) John Deere AutoPowr™ IVT™ 40K, 0.05-42 km/h (0.03-26 mph) John Deere AutoPowr IVT 50K, 0.05-50 km/h (0.03-31 mph) |
Loaders - Lift capacity at full height: |
2,486 kg 5469 lb measured at 800 mm (31.5 in.) ahead of pivot |
Loaders - Loader: |
H480 |
Loaders - Maximum lift height: |
4735 mm 186 in. |
Miscellaneous - Country of manufacture: |
USA |
Operator station - Cab glass area: |
6.56 m2 70.61 sq ft |
Operator station - Cab suspension: |
Optional |
Operator station - Display: |
Standard: Generation 4 4100 CommandCenter™ with 17.8-cm (7-in.) display Optional: Generation 4 4600 CommandCenter with 25.4-cm (10-in.) display |
Operator station - Inner cab volume: |
3.24 m3 114 cu ft |
Operator station - Instructional seat: |
Standard |
Operator station - Radio: |
Standard: AM/FM stereo with weatherband, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers and external antenna |
Operator station - Rollover protective structure, OOS: |
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Operator station - Seat: |
Degree of seat swivel, left hand 25 degree (angle) Degree of seat swivel, right hand 40 degree (angle) Standard: air suspension Optional: ActiveSeat™ II |
Precision AG - Guidance: |
Integrated AutoTrac™ |
Precision AG - Remote diagnostics: |
Available with activated JDLink hardware and activations |
Precision AG - Telematic: |
Available with JDLink™ hardware, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination) |
Rear axle - Final drive type: |
Inboard planetary three pinion |
Rear axle - Rear differential lock: |
Full-locking electrohydraulic |
Rear axle - Type: |
Standard: Rack-and-pinion, double flat, or flange axles Optional: Long, single taper hub: Diameter: 110 x 3010 mm 4.33 x 118.5 in. Long, dual taper hub: Diameter: 110 x 3010 mm Long, dual taper hub: Diameter: 120 x 3010 mm 4.72 x 118.5 in. Short, double flat axle with single taper hub: Diameter: 120 x 2550 mm 4.72 x 100.4 in. |
Rear hitch - Hitch category (SAE designation): |
Standard: Category 3/3N standard lift at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 6350 kg 14,000 lb Optional: Category 3/3N at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 8391 kg 18,500 lb Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 9072 kg 20,000 lb |
Rear hitch - Maximum lift capacity behind lift points: |
Standard (at 610-mm [24-in.] behind hitch point): 12,124 kg 26,729 lb |
Rear hitch - Rear axle differential lock: |
Electrohydraulic |
Rear hitch - Sensing type: |
Electrohydraulic |
Rear power take-off (PTO) - Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds): |
16-speed PowerShift: 1,000 PTO rpm at 2,003 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO rpm at 1,596 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,817 engine rpm IVT: 1,000 PTO rpm at 2,000 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO at 1594 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,814 engine rpm e23 PowerShift: 1,000 PTO rpm at 1,995 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO at 1,590 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,810 engine rpm |
Rear power take-off (PTO) - Multispeed PTO option availability: |
Available: 45-mm (1.75-in.), 1000-rpm and 1000E economy rpm PTO, in-cab shiftable |
Rear power take-off (PTO) - PTO actuation: |
Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulation |
Rear power take-off (PTO) - Type: |
Independent Standard: 44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm Optional: 44 mm (1.75 in.), 20-spline, 1,000 rpm capable of 35 mm (1.375 in.) 540/1000 rpm 44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm/1,000E rpm |
Serviceability - Interval for engine coolant change: |
6,000 hours |
Serviceability - Interval for engine oil change: |
500 hours |
Serviceability - Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change: |
1,500 hours |
Steering - Type: |
Standard: Hydraulic power-steering with electric pump back-up Optional: ActiveCommand Steering (ACS™) with electric pump back-up |
Tires - Turning radius without brakes: |
1300 Series with 380/85R34 group 42 tires at 152.4-cm (60-in.) spacing, 5.4 m 17.7 ft ILS with 380/85R34 group 42 tires at 152.4-cm (60-in.) spacing, 5.42 m 17.8 ft |
Tires - Wheel tread range: |
1300 Series MFWD: 1524-2235 mm 60-88 in. 1500 Series MFWD: 1524-3657 mm 60-144 in. ILS: 1524-3657 mm |
Transmission - Type: |
Standard: e23™ PowerShift™ with Efficiency Manager™ 40K, 40 km/h 24.9 mph Optional: 16-speed PowerShift 40 km/h e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 50K, 50 km/h 31 mph John Deere AutoPowr™ IVT™ 40K, 0.05-42 km/h (0.03-26 mph) John Deere AutoPowr IVT 50K, 0.05-50 km/h (0.03-31 mph) |
Weight - Base machine weight: |
MFWD/PowerShift: 11,700 kg 25,800 lb ILS™/e23: 12,700 kg 28,000 lb |
Weight - Maximum ballast level: |
SAE PTO kW: 88.6 kg SAE PTO hp: 145 lb |
Efficiency and comfort in the palm of your hand using CommandPRO™ control
CommandARM™ console with CommandPRO control
The unique driving strategy is designed to deliver highest performance in combination with operator comfort making the daily work much easier and efficient.
Driving strategy
- Pedal and joystick mode are active at the same time
- ActiveZero keeps the output speed actively at 0 km/h (0 mph) until command for acceleration is given independent of load or engine speed
- Command top and zero speed simply by one push or pull
- Unique inching control
- Three easily adjustable travel set speeds
- Two engine set speeds
- Three acceleration response settings
Driving strategy
| Forward movement | Reverse movement | |
| 1 | Accelerate | Decelerate |
| 2 | Top set speed | Zero speed |
| 3 | Decelerate | Accelerate |
| 4 | Zero speed | Accelerate |
| 5 | Activate set speed | |
| 6 | Select direction | |
| 7 | Inching speed | |
| 8 | Inching speed | |
NOTE: The CommandPro control is only available on IVT transmissions.
Unsurpassed gains in productivity with Independent-Link Suspension (ILS™)
8R Tractor equipped with ILS
Close-up view of ILS design
The John Deere ILS utilizes industry-leading technology to supply unsurpassed gains to end-user productivity. This innovative design incorporates proven suspension design with mechanical front-wheel drive (MFWD) axle components that use state-of-the-art technology specifically for heavy equipment usage. Operators do not have to worry about turning ILS on/off since the John Deere advanced electronic management system knows when to disengage ILS automatically.
The ILS system gets more power to the ground because the front tires maintain ground contact pressure. This improves field and transport ride plus increases ballasting flexibility and drastically decreases the tendency to power hop.
Hydraulic pump options to meet varying flow requirements
Hydraulic pump and filters
All 8 Family Tractors come standard with an 85-cc displacement integrated hydraulic pump. This pump provides 227.1 L/min (60 gpm) of hydraulic flow.
A dual-pump option, featuring 85-cc and 35-cc displacement hydraulic pumps, is available for all 8R and 8RX Tractors. The dual-pump system provides a hydraulic flow of 318 L/min (84 gpm), ideal for running at lower engine speeds.
Operating the tractor at reduced engine rpm contributes to a quieter cab, reduced fuel usage, and maintains the vacuum while turning and raising the planter on end rows. At 1500 engine rpm with a 318-L/min (84-gpm) system, there will be an available flow of 229 L/min (61 gpm). This is an improvement over an available 162-L/min (43-gpm) flow when operating with a 227-L/min (60-gpm) system at 1500 engine rpm.
SCV flow (approximate) |
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Engine rpm |
Pump flow (85-cc pump) | High pump flow (85-cc pump + 35-cc optional pump) |
800 |
86 L/min (23 gpm) | 122 L/min (32 gpm) |
1500 |
162 L/min (43 gpm) | 229 L/min (61 gpm) |
1700 |
184 L/min (49 gpm) | 260 L/min (69 gpm) |
1900 |
206 L/min (54 gpm) | 290 L/min (77 gpm) |
2100 |
227 L/min (60 gpm) | 318 L/min (84 gpm) |
The maximum flow through one selective control valve (SCV) with a standard coupler is 132 L/min (35 gpm). A 19.1-mm (3/4-in.) high-flow coupler allows for a maximum flow rate out of one SCV of 153 L/min (40.5 gpm).
The hydraulic system is a closed-center, power-on-demand system using a load-sensing pressure-flow compensated axial piston pump with full-flow charge and flow prioritization for steering and brakes.
The pump outlet pressure available on demand can range from 3000 kPa (435 psi) for track models and 4000 kPa (580 psi) for wheel models at low standby to 20,400 kPa (2958 psi) at high standby.
Simple turnkey experience with the StarFire™ 6000 Integrated Receiver
StarFire 6000 Integrated Receiver on 8R Tractor
StarFire 6000 Integrated Receiver on X9 Combine
The John Deere StarFire™ 6000 Integrated Receiver is the new standard in John Deere Precision Ag technology. The integrated design further enhances the value that you have come to expect from StarFire products.
The StarFire 6000 Integrated Receiver eliminates all setup, installation, and calibrations. There is no need to verify machine and receiver measurements, as this has been done precisely for you at the factory. You will spend 60 minutes less per receiver move each season, which gives you more time to focus on other parts of your operation.
With updated Ethernet connectivity, software updates are easier and faster. StarFire 6000 Integrated Receiver maintains the speed to update software in under 4 minutes while remaining in the cab. Over-the-air updates are 85 percent faster with the StarFire 6000 Integrated Receiver because of Ethernet connectivity.
Take advantage of the Generation 4 CommandCenter™ display, designed for efficiency
The Generation 4 CommandCenter was designed to provide a consistent user experience by providing full screen viewing of more run page modules, shortcut keys, and precision agriculture capabilities.
Expect easier setup, along with increased operator confidence thanks to a simple, customizable interface. The improved design of the Generation 4 CommandCenter also aids in an optimal operating experience and maximizes uptime.
In order to increase your efficiency, take advantage of the following features offered by the Generation 4 CommandCenter:
Layout Manager
Layout Manager selection page
Layout Manager application
- Easily create page views that meet user needs and that are also equipped with default run pages.
Language and units
Switch between active and alternate language on the display
Easily switch between languages with the option to set the active and alternate language. Configure the shortcut bar to include the language toggle allows different individuals to easily switch the display between languages.
Users and access
Users and access allow the owner or manager to lock out certain functions to prevent operators from accessing or changing settings. Lock-out functions are managed with a defined pin for the administrator.
The Generation 4 CommandCenter can be set to one of two profiles, administrator or operator. The administrator profile is always set to the full access group. This group allows unlimited access to all the features and can lock and unlock features in the operator profile.
Machine Monitor
Machine Monitor page
- The Machine Monitor application provides you instantaneous readings about the status or condition of your machine.
- This application shows parameters such as engine speed, coolant temperature, and ground speed.
Work Monitor
Work Monitor page
- The Work Monitor application displays performance information about the task being performed by the machine.
- You are shown averages, totals, and productivity of the machine, such as area worked, average working speed, and fuel usage.
- Work set up places the settings needed to properly setup features such as AutoTrac™ guidance, Documentation, and Section Control in a single location. Settings include:
- Client, farm, and field
- Crop type
- Machine and implement dimensions
- Variety/hybrid and planting/seeding rates
- Variable rate prescriptions
- Product and application rates
- Application rates through the implement screens
Video capability
The video application on 4600 CommandCenter and 4640 Universal Display has been redesigned to improve user interface and prepare for future enhancements. Features include the ability to name and configure cameras for viewing and scanning.
- Machines equipped with a 4200 CommandCenter are equipped with one video input, and the 4600 CommandCenter has four video inputs.
- You can set a variety of triggers. With each trigger, the image appears on the display.
Flags
View of run page with flag options
- Mark areas in the field that need special attention such as rocks, tile lines, or weed pressure.
- Flags previously recorded on the Gen 4 or GreenStar™ 3 2630 Display can be transferred between monitors.
- Flags previously recorded on the Gen 4 or GreenStar™ 3 2630 Display can be transferred between monitors.
Field boundaries
Boundary creation from coverage
Headland creation
- Manually drive field boundaries with the Generation 4 CommandCenter or import existing boundary information from the GreenStar 3 2630 Display or John Deere Operations Center. Gen 4 documentation data can be used to create boundaries from coverage within the John Deere Operations Center.
Automatic base station switching
Setup base stations in Fields and Boundaries applications
- Procuers using John Deere RTK Radio 450 or 900 can link a base station to a desired client, farm, or field. This allows automatic switching to the associated base station when changing fields. The ability to import base station assignments into Operations Center and send back to machines will be available at a later date.
Dual-display mode
Dual display
- Generation 4 CommandCenter may be configured to run with the following John Deere displays connected at the cornerpost of a John Deere tractor:
- GreenStar 2 1800 Display
- GreenStar 2 2600 Display
- GreenStar 3 2630 Display
- 4640 Universal Display
- 4240 Universal Display
NOTE: Vehicle applications will always be located on the Gen 4 CommandCenter.
John Deere Connected Support™ prevents downtime and efficiently resolves issues with revolutionary technology-based solutions
Connected Support technology
When you buy John Deere equipment, you expect reliability. You also know that problems can happen, and a product is only as good as the support behind it. That’s why John Deere equipment is prepared with technology that senses potential issues and can alert you and your dealer promptly—in the cab or anywhere you are.
John Deere Connected Support is a revolutionary change to support that leverages technology and the connectivity of JDLink™ telematics to prevent downtime and resolve problems faster. These tools decrease downtime by an average of 20 percent, enabling faster responses to unexpected problems and reducing technician trips to your machine. For some issues, unplanned downtime can even be prevented altogether through prediction of the issue.
With your permission, John Deere Connected Support:
- Keeps you running by monitoring machine health and promptly alerting you and your dealer of issues
- Saves time by remotely viewing in-cab displays, reducing trips to the machine
- Reduces or even eliminates technician trips to a machine through remote diagnostic and remote software reprogramming capabilities
- Connects experts with the information needed to respond to downtime faster and prevent it altogether
With more than a decade of experience leveraging connectivity to solve problems, no one else has the experience, tools, and knowledge to keep you running as John Deere and your John Deere dealer can. Connected Support is an in-base feature on all John Deere products with factory- or field-installed JDLink.
Get 360 degrees of coverage for maximum productivity with visibility packages
Ultimate Visibility package
Visibility is one of the most important attributes of the cab. While lighting is a large portion of that, features like windshield wipers, mirrors, sunshades, and cameras are also important to overall visibility. For this reason, John Deere offers three visibility packages on 7 and 8 Family Tractors:
- Select
- Premium
- Ultimate
Lighting
The lighting configurations are available to match various applications and ensure maximum around-the-clock productivity.
Light housings are large, allowing for optimum total lumens and available light. The Select Visibility package uses 65-W halogen bulbs, whereas the Premium and Ultimate Visibility packages use light-emitting diode (LED) lights. The Premium and Ultimate Visibility packages replace Select Visibility package’s halogen lights with LED lights. The only lights that are not LED are the low-beam driving lights; they remain halogen. This allows each LED light to work at a lower temperature and no one light works harder than any other. The uniformity in LED coverage allows only one type of light output surrounding the tractor.
The lighting pattern in the Ultimate Visibility package provides industry-leading performance in nighttime visibility. LED lights provide maximum brightness and a true color output for excellent field definition that is easy on the operator's eyes.
The LED lights provide 40 percent greater coverage width and 10 percent more light coverage in the rear. LED lighting packages use 45 percent less amps than standard halogen lights and have an increased life expectancy over HID lights which leads to lower costs of ownership over the life of the tractor.
The low- and high-beam driving/work lights are adjustable. Please refer to the electrical section in the Operator’s Manual for complete details on adjusting lights.
NOTE: Lighting packages may vary depending on region.
Gain the advantages of a JDLink™ connected machine
Monitor machines on the go
Connectivity provides data that drives better decisions
Producer needs and their success is John Deere’s focus. As functionality becomes more accepted and even expected, that functionality moves from being optional to being included with the machine. In model year 2019, AutoTrac™ guidance and documentation was included on machines equipped with a 4600 CommandCenter™ Display. Five years of JDLink is also included with the purchase of all model year 2020 and newer machines equipped with a 4G LTE Modular Telematics Gateway (MTG). The functionality of JDLink on these machines includes everything that was previously included with JDLink Access + Remote Display Access (RDA) and JDLink Connect subscriptions. This added connectivity enables customers to more easily realize the value of a connected machine.
- Easily transfer data and collaborate with trusted advisors to plan your field work quickly. You or your employees can spend more time in the field working rather than sitting on a headland setting up the technology. With a connection between John Deere Operations Center and your machines, changes to field plans occur as needed. Those changes may include changes in varieties, application rates, or machines.
- Better enable data-driven decisions. By using the insights gathered from machines along with the tools in Operations Center (e.g., Field Analyzer, Field Analyzer Beta, and Machine Analyzer) you can understand how your fields are performing and what field plans had an impact. John Deere Operations Center gives you access to more than 100 connected software tools, so you have the ultimate choice of popular industry tools. And, if you don't want to analyze the data yourself, you can share the data with those that help you make decisions to provide the insights you need.
- Report work completed accurately and timely for compliance and billing purposes.
- Increase machine uptime with Connected Support. Your local John Deere dealer can provide remote monitoring services and diagnostics to help keep your machines up and running, reduce your maintenance expenses through early detection of problems, and provide over-the-air software updates for displays, receivers, and controllers.
- Get quick in-field support with RDA. You can monitor your machines from your office computer or a mobile device on the go.
- Remotely manage machines and employees to give you insights into how they are performing. If machines are being underutilized or field operations are not being properly conducted, you can put plans in place to improve productivity.
- Quickly make changes to improve your harvesting operations by remotely viewing and adjusting combine settings.
To use JDLink, the following is required:
- MTG
- An active JDLink subscription
- A John Deere Operations Center account to access machine and agronomic data
Experience the ultimate in comfort with the Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package
Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package
The Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package offers unsurpassed visibility, operator comfort, control placement, and ride and sound quality. Features in this package include:
Controls
- CommandARM™ console with hitch and hydraulic integrated controls
- Air conditioner and heater with automatic temperature controls
- Radio and volume controls
- Hitch control lever lock and selective control lever lock
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with position memory
- Auto trac resume button
- iTEC™ engagement buttons
Displays
- 21.3-cm (8.4-in.) 4200 or 26.4-cm (10.4-in.) 4600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™ Display
- Digital cornerpost display with:
- Fuel level gauge, including low fuel warning
- Temperature gauge
- Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) gauge, including low DEF warning
- Engine rpm
- Transmission commanded gear or wheel speed
- Vehicle system functions, such as iTEC system, that are operating
- Monitor mounts on right-hand front post and rear cab post
Storage
- Storage compartment underneath the instructor seat
- Left-hand ceiling storage compartment
- Refrigerator located on the left side behind the instructor seat
- Beverage holders sized to accommodate various containers
Sound
- Passive noise reduction system
- Premium sound system, including touchscreen radio, smartphone interface, AM/FM/WX, aux and Bluetooth® with voice control, inputs, XM® ready, six speakers with one subwoofer, and business band ready
Outlets
- Three 12-V convenience outlets (cigarette lighter style)
- Six 12-V three-pin outlets with adapter (provides switched and unswitched power)
- Four charging USB ports
- 120-V AC power outlet
- One International Organization for Standardization (ISO) nine-pin connector
- Service ADVISOR™ data port
Windows
- Swing-out rear window that opens 30 degrees
- Laminated glass
- Two-speed and intermittent front, rear, and right-hand side wiper with washer
- Front, left and right-hand side, and rear pull-down sunshade
Lights
- Interior dome light in the ceiling
- Map lights
For additional attachments and mounting solutions, see Cab convenience or Cab mounting solutions.
Seat
Leather seat
The seat improves ride quality and helps to reduce operator fatigue.
Features include:
- Leather
- Heat and ventilation to keep the operator at a comfortable temperature
- Adjustable bolsters
- Massage functionality
- Electronic controls to adjust to operator preference
- Pneumatic lumbar adjustment
- Seat height adjustments conveniently located below the left armrest
- Fore-aft adjustment is easy to reach, located below the left armrest
- Cushion length adjustment to get the perfect fit
- Swivel adjustment, located on the front of the seat, allows the seat to be swiveled 40 degrees to the right or 25 degrees to the left of the center position with a pivoting CommandARM console
- Seat can be configured with air seat suspension, ActiveSeat™ II suspension or air seat plus cab suspension
- Operator presence switch warns if the operator is out of the seat while operating key functions
- Seat belt retractor
- Centered cab seat provides excellent over-shoulder visibility
- Adjustable shock absorber permits ride adjustment from soft to firm to match the operator's desired comfort level
- Removable cushions allow for easy cleaning
- Folding instructional seat
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ActiveSeat™ II seat provides a smoother ride
ActiveSeat II
The John Deere Active Seat II utilizes an electrical control system to control the vertical seat top movement. The "active" control system minimizes vertical seat top acceleration by sensing vertical tractor inputs and actively positioning the seat top to cancel those inputs. This results in a significantly smoother ride for the operator.
The John Deere ActiveSeat II has many of the same features of the air suspension seat with the addition of a ride firmness switch. The ride firmness switch is located on the left-hand armrest and replaces the suspension shock-dampening seat attenuation lever on the front right-hand side of the seat controls.
The ride firmness switch has three positions: plus, minus, and mid position. The three positions provide three different levels of seat performance:
- The plus position provides the greatest degree of ride firmness. This position allows more of the tractor's inputs to be felt by the operator (slightly rougher ride).
- The minus position provides the least degree of ride firmness, allowing minimal tractor inputs to reach the operator, resulting in maximum seat performance.
- The mid position allows a balance between the plus (+) and minus (-) settings.
The ActiveSeat II is also available as a heated and ventilated leather seat for increased comfort and easier cleaning. This is only available with the Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package. For tractor applications where operating speed is not limited by the implement, the ActiveSeat II can allow for faster field speeds and increased overall comfort and productivity.
The leather seat includes massaging capability to alleviate operator fatigue.
Right-hand seat swivel has been improved above current 8R Tractors to 25 degrees (versus 8 degrees) to the left and 40 degrees to the right in the Premium and Ultimate Comfort and Convenience packages.
NOTE: The John Deere ActiveSeat II is not available on track tractors.