New Horizon - Issue 3 - Construction

New specification 5 Series and 6
Series tractors have arrived
10.45 tonnes, which means an unrivalled payload capacity in this
class of up to 4.7 tonnes.
5 Series
John Deere has announced several updates to its 5R Series
tractors from 90 to 125hp, designed to increase their versatility and
suitability for small and medium sized livestock and arable farms.
To improve their connectivity for precision farming operations,
from spring 2019 the tractors will be available AutoTrac and
ISObus-ready. JDLink telematics will also be available ex-factory,
together with remote display access (RDA) five-year subscription.
The 5090R, 5100R, 5115R and 5125R tractors are equipped
with fuel efficient, Stage IIIB compliant 4.5-litre John Deere
PWX engines. These diesel-only four-cylinder engines deliver
10 extra hp for transport applications via their transport power
management (TPM) system.
Three transmission options start with the entry-level 16/16
CommandQuad Manual featuring four ranges and four
powershiftable gears within each range. Also available are a
16/16 CommandQuad and a 32/16 Command8 transmission,
which has eight powershiftable gears and an ECO mode that
enables a top speed of 40kph at only 1759 engine rpm.
Front axle suspension and an optional maintenance-free mechanical
cab suspension system are available, while the air suspended
Grammer seat from the 6R Series features up to 15 degrees of
swivel, lumbar adjustment and an optional heating system.
All these latest 6M Series tractors feature a newly designed cab
that is extremely quiet, with a rating of 70dB(A). All the important
operating functions are located on the right-hand panel, which
has been completely redesigned, while models equipped with
the CommandQuad transmission can be optionally fitted with a
Compact CommandArm, with the functions located on the armrest.
Up to four mechanical or electric SCVs are available – the latter
is a new option available for the first time on these tractors.
Switches on the electrohydraulic joystick are fully programmable,
and direction of travel can be changed on both this and the
mechanical joystick via a push-button. Driver comfort is also
enhanced by mechanical cab suspension and the proven TLS
(triple link suspension) front axle, while 360° LED lighting is
optionally available for perfect illumination of night work.
The four new four-cylinder models are powered by a 4.5-litre
John Deere PowerTech EWL engine, while the 6130M, 6140M
and 6145M have a 4.5-litre John Deere PowerTech PSS engine.
Larger models are powered by six-cylinder PVS engines with a
displacement of 6.8 litres.
Three different gearbox options are offered on the new 6M
Series. PowrQuad and AutoQuad are four-step powershift
transmissions, while CommandQuad Plus offers fully automatic
gear and range shifting without using the clutch. The latest AMS
and FarmSight solutions include JDLink telematics, which can
be ordered ex-factory with a free five-year subscription.
Demonstration tractors of both the 5 Series and the 6 Series will
allow you to explore ‘all’ the improvements and changes over the
previous ranges. Ask us now for a demonstration on your farm.
The 5R Series combines a one-piece curved frame design with
a low centre of gravity and has a turning radius of just 3.75m for
excellent manoeuvrability, even when fitted with a front loader.
For loader operation, there is a choice of mechanical or new E
joysticks, both linked to the tractor seat, and rear lift capacity is
4.7 or optionally 5.3 tonnes.
6 Series
These replace the previous 6M, 6MC and 6RC Series and include
four new four-cylinder models from 90 to 120hp, featuring a
2.4m wheelbase. This is a more compact 6M Series tractor than
John Deere has offered before, with the low bonnet design
presenting a clear view to the front of the machine. In addition, a
slimmer steering wheel cowl and the newly designed panoramic
window in the cab roof provides full visibility for loader work or
operation in confined spaces.
Improved manoeuvrability is a result of the short wheelbase,
which allows a tight turning circle of only 4.35m on the new
four-cylinder models. Despite their slim design, these full-frame
concept tractors feature a maximum permissible gross weight of
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