John Deere 18L (1098-cu in.) JD18X engine
The John Deere JD18X engine with 18L (1098-cu in.) displacement delivers unmatched performance and characteristics. The unique engine characteristic and efficiency brings the John Deere self-propelled forage harvesters (SPFH) into another performance league in the 700- to 800-PS (690.4- to 789-hp) power class. With the JD18X engine comes unique features and high comfort on the 9500, 9600, and 9700 SPFH models.
The JD18X engine was awarded “Diesel of the Year 2021,” confirming the performance and the Diesel only concept. Click here for more information.
Diesel of the Year award
The unbeatable performance of the JD18X engine together with the HarvestMotion Plus concept achieves unique power and torque rise in the 700- to 800-PS (690.4- to 789-hp) power class.
Power and torque rise through engine rpm on the 9500-9700 SPFH
The unique engine characteristics with constant, strong power and torque rise at around 1300 rpm provides a highly efficient forage harvester and comfortable driving in every situation.
| Model | Rated power | Maximum power with HarvestMotion Plus | Power growth at lower rpm | Torque rise | |
| 9500 | 700 PS (515 kW, 690.4 hp) | 765 PS (563 kW, 755 hp) | 65 PS (48 kW, 64.4 hp) | 9.3 percent | 50.5 percent |
| 9600 | 750 PS (552 kW, 740.2 hp) | 787 PS (579 kW, 776.5 hp) | 37 PS (27 kW, 36.2 hp) | 4.9 percent | 45.2 percent |
| 9700 | 800 PS (589 kW, 789 hp) | 825 PS (607 kW, 813 hp) | 25 PS (18 kW, 24 hp) | 3.1 percent | |
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A state-of-the-art engine with ideal performance characteristics and low specific fuel consumption perfectly aligns and synchronizes with a superior crop flow. This is the John Deere HarvestMotion Plus concept. The “Plus” stands for unique torque rise and more power at low engine rpm – an experience of pure performance and efficiency without any compromise. Additionally, there is no diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) required.
The HarvestMotion Plus advantage:
John Deere 9000 Series with JD18X engine
With a maximum engine speed of 1800 rpm, the engine is always operated in its sweet spot. Lower rpm means lower specific fuel consumption. Less fuel consumption means less costs and, in the end, more money in your pocket. HarvestMotion enables up to 13 percent less total fluid consumption, which equals up to $125 per day of grass harvest and $141 per day of corn harvest.*
*NOTE: Based in internal benchmark data from 2020: JD18X engine with HarvestMotion Plus versus replaced model with 4 percent less diesel, no DEF (AdBlue®), and 10 hours of chopping per day.
Less engine rpm, more power, and a unique torque rise – this is what HarvestMotion Plus delivers. The JD18X engine has been tailored to the needs of an agricultural harvesting machine. Operators will feel its strength, and owners will profit off its harvesting capacity. The 18L (1098-cu in.) John Deere engine in the 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH) with the HarvestMotion Plus concept is a winning combination.
Reliable power delivered by modern robust engine technology ensures harvesting capacity. The JD18X engine delivers exceptional performance without needing a complex aftertreatment system. This means unique simplicity in this power class.
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Overview
John Deere self-propelled forage harvesters (SPFH) set new standards in kernel processing performance. Proven in independent tests during corn harvest in 2016 and 2017, John Deere kernel processors (KP) deliver smashed kernels and highly processed plants that growers expect. With two different models, the John Deere Premium KP™ kernel processor and the John Deere XStream KP™ kernel processor, all different needs will be satisfied.
Additional details
All John Deere SPFH can be operated with or without a kernel processing unit in position. When not in use, a crop transition chute (or grass chute) swings into position with a few turns of a crank. The crop transition chute comes standard on all harvesters.
The SPFH feature the AutoLube central greasing harness; the respective central greasing equipment is available on the Premium KP kernel processor. The XStream KP kernel processor features automatic pressurized oil lubrication.
The John Deere Premium KP is available for the 9500 to 9800 models, and the John Deere XStream KP is available for all 9000 Series models. The 9900 model can only be equipped with an XStream KP.
John Deere Premium KP kernel processor
On the 9000 Series, the proven John Deere Premium KP can be installed on the 9500 through 9800 models. With their highly intense processing, they deliver excellent forage quality at any length of cut.
The main features of the Premium KP are:
The following rolls are available for the Premium KP:
With the option of Dura Line rolls, a longer lifetime and less wear can be reached, resulting in lower cost of operation.
For easy and uncomplicated mounting and dismounting of the KP, a crane with electric winch can be installed as an option.
Mounting and dismounting the KP with the optional crane and winch
The following diagram shows the complete John Deere Premium KP offering with all possible combinations.
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Sawtooth (118/118 teeth) – code 3734 |
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John Deere Premium KP with:
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Dura Line sawtooth (118/118 teeth) – code 3738 |
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Dura Line sawtooth (178/178 teeth) – code 3743 |
The following additional options are also available for the Premium KP.
Crane for KP removal complete with electrical winch (code 8380)
Hydraulic KP belt tensioner (code 8381)
Electrical KP gap adjustment (code 8376)
40 percent speed differential (code 9389)
Complete whole crop KP as bundle (code 9379)
John Deere XStream KP kernel processor
The John Deere XStream KP is the heavy-duty solution made for high throughput and high-horsepower machines and stands for extreme processing at any length of cut in any crop and any conditions.
The XStream KP rolls are manufactured and delivered by Scherer Inc., located in South Dakota, United States. The kernel processor is supplied ex-factory by Scherer Inc. and fits on all 9000 Series models. As Scherer Inc. has a strong focus on dairy forage production and is the leading company in KP roll designs and manufacturing since 1999, a strong statement is set regarding kernel processing and forage quality.
More information about Scherer Inc. can be found on their website: https://www.schererinc.com/
Scherer Inc. logo
The main features of the XStream KP are:
The following rolls are available for the XStream KP:
In comparison to the Dura Line sawtooth rolls, the Dura Line XCut rolls have a spiral groove sawtooth profile that delivers excellent processing, especially at long lengths of cut. The spiral groove design delivers highly processed plants and smashed kernels.
For easy and uncomplicated mounting and dismounting of the KP, a crane with electric winch can be installed as an option.
Mounting and dismounting the KP with the optional crane and winch
The following diagram shows the complete John Deere XStream KP offering with all possible combinations
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Dura Line sawtooth (110/145 teeth) – code 3750 |
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Requires:
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Dura Line XCut sawtooth with spiral groove (110/145 teeth) – code 3751 |
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Dura Line XCut sawtooth with spiral groove for advanced (145/165 teeth) – code 3752 |
The following additional options are also available for the XStream KP.
Temperature monitoring (code 838A)
Crane for KP removal complete with electrical winch (code 8380)
Due to increased machine usage (chopping more tons per hour), standard high-quality steel parts need to be replaced more frequently. Since 2010, John Deere has been meeting the challenge and exceeding expectations with Dura Line wear parts.
Dura Line components were developed by John Deere and are installed in high wear spots on the self-propelled forage harvesters (SPFH), mainly in the crop flow. The technology is normally used for heavy-duty environments such as mining and machine tooling. It is the highest material quality in the industry that is installed on an SPFH.
Dura Line coating
Dura Line processing
Dura Line guarantee
The Dura Line guarantee provides a specified number of engine hours or time of usage (whichever comes first) for the different Dura Line liners. The Dura Line guarantee was first introduced in 2017 and is valid for all 8000 and 9000 Series SPFH models. Dura Line liners damaged from foreign material or misuse are excluded. Only parts that are completely worn are replaced.
For more information about the Dura Line guarantee, contact the local sales organization.
Dura Line packages
The John Deere Dura Line crop flow liners come in three packages. Depending on the individual harvesting requirements, there is a perfect package for every need.
Dura Line wear parts
| # | Dura Line component | Basic | Premium | Ultimate |
| 1 | Spiral band | √ | √ | √ |
| 2 | Accelerator band | √ | √ | √ |
| 3 | Spout flap | √ | √ | √ |
| 4 | Spout wear liners | √ | √ | |
| 5 | Front chute base liner | √ | √ | |
| 6 | Grass chute base liner | √ | ||
| 7 | Accelerator side wall liners | √ | ||
| 8 | Front chute side liners | √ | ||
| 9 | Transition front liners | √ | ||
| 10 | Dura Line™ smooth roll scraper | √ | √ | √ |
| 11 | Dura Line™ knife holder | √ | ||
| 12 | Dura Line™ Plus shear bar | √ | √ |
HarvestLab 3000 measures dry matter and constituents on the go
HarvestLab 3000 sensor mounted on the spout
The HarvestLab 3000 sensor mounts to the top of the discharge spout and takes accurate dry matter and ingredient readings (more than 4000 measurements per second) of the crop through the sapphire glass lens as crop passes through the spout. This is the same technology forage labs use to measure dry matter. HarvestLab 3000 with John Deere Constituent Sensing measures dry matter and constituents like sugar, starch, acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), crude fiber, crude ash, crude protein, crude fat, Metabolic Energy and ELOS depending on the crop. In addition, the HarvestLab 3000 sensor can also be used as a stationary unit.
Stationary usage of HarvestLab 3000
Crop type and constituent sensing
| Crop type | Moisture/ dry matter | Crude protein | Crude starch | uNDF | ADF | Crude sugar | Crude Ash |
| Corn | X | X | X | X | X | --- | X |
| Alfalfa | X | X | --- | X | X | X | X |
| Whole crop silage | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Grass | X | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
When HarvestLab 3000 is used in conjunction with Harvest Monitor™ system, a wealth of important information becomes available to the operator, including productivity in acres per hour, throughput in tons per hour, total area harvested, total crop mass harvested, yields, and dry matter. To measure and document the constituents, a G5Plus Universal Display is required. All data documented on the G5Plus Universal Display is shown in John Deere Operations Center.
Constituent data in Operations Center
When the HarvestLab 3000 is used in conjunction with an 8000 or 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH) and a GreenStar™ display, AutoLoc functionality is automatically present. AutoLoc automatically varies the length of cut according to the desired crop-dry matter correlation settings based on the dry matter readings from the HarvestLab 3000 sensor. With the AutoLoc adjustment, bunk density is improved and a high forage quality is reached.
AutoLoc on the SPFH
AutoLoc, a feature exclusive to John Deere and unique to the market, brings added value to the HarvestLab sensor and John Deere SPFH. AutoLoc works in conjunction with the HarvestLab 3000 sensor and IVLOC transmission to automatically adjust the length of cut (LOC) based on crop moisture levels to improve bunk density and reduce long particles in dry corn. Nutritionists, herdsmen, and SPFH operators will all benefit from this innovation.
John Deere is leading the industry in providing real-time information that matters most to forage production. Quality forage comes from properly packed silage, which is directly related to the moisture content and LOC of the crop.
LOC changes are made automatically in the field based on moisture readings and predetermined settings determined by operator requirements. No in-field calibration is required to load the LOC requirements; the operator simply uses the GreenStar™ display to program the desired LOC settings at different moisture levels.
When moisture levels of crop in the field change, the IVLOC drive automatically responds to either increase or decrease the feedroll speed, which in turn changes the LOC. If moisture levels of the crop are outside of the desired range, the IVLOC transmission adjusts and limits the LOC based on the maximum and minimum LOC settings as determined by the operator.
AutoLoc screen
AutoLoc solves the dry matter and LOC puzzle
According to the accurate moisture readings, AutoLoc is able to adjust the proper LOC automatically in steps as small as 1 mm (0.04 in.). This process is faster and more accurate than any operator could do manually because of all the other important operating functions being performed. This can increase overall efficiency dramatically.
With AutoLoc, the SPFH operator simply sets the minimum, optimum, and maximum moisture levels and the corresponding lengths of cut. AutoLoc then creates a linear curve between the minimum and the optimum and between the optimum and the maximum. LOCs are then determined based on those lines.
For example, if the optimum LOC were set to 15 mm (0.59 in.) at 68 percent moisture and 8 mm (0.31 in.) at 50 percent moisture, and the actual moisture of the crop was 63 percent, AutoLoc would change the LOC to be 13 mm (0.51 in.) based on the linear curve it created.
AutoLoc chart
Forage harvester performance and AutoLoc
The following equipment is required for AutoLoc functionality:
Why AutoLoc is a must to ensure silage quality and overall profitability
It impacts the silage compaction in the bunker to ensure the quality of feed being stored is the best quality possible.
Silage density and AutoLoc
Good silage starts with high bunk density to preserve the crop value. This is the main objective for both dairy/beef producers and biogas plants. Many factors are involved in achieving high bunk density, including type of crop, moisture levels, length of cut, bunk filling speed, and compaction machinery.
Some of these factors cannot be easily changed while harvesting. AutoLoc adds an improved sense of control to the harvesting and silage storage operation. Operators do not need to compromise when choosing the proper length of cut based on moisture. AutoLoc takes care of this chore automatically.
Oftentimes, producers are so focused on getting the job done that important tasks and details are overlooked during the harvesting operation. Knowing the growing period for corn silage covers five months growing in the field and only a few days harvesting for 10 to 12 months of feeding, the process of the silage harvest and storage should be managed as well as possible.
The impact of the silage quality, which can be harvested and stored in just a few days, can have a huge impact on income throughout the entire year. The silage cost is a major part of the expenses in the dairy/beef and biogas plant businesses. Poor forage quality can cost tens of thousands of dollars per year in increased feed costs resulting in the producer having to invest in additional silage to reach the desired feed ration.
Spoilage/reheating and seeping losses are the biggest problems in silage bunks. These problems often happen due to insufficient compaction and an incorrect LOC. To achieve the right amount of silage compaction and keep as much air out of the silage as possible, the LOC has to be adjusted according to the moisture levels of the crop - the wetter the material, the bigger the particle size.
While varying lengths of cut can dramatically help to achieve high density levels, the length of cut of the material must be consistent in order to maintain normal rumination, chewing, and saliva production in the rumen. If the particles are too small, the food does not fit anymore with the process of the cow rumen and the compaction becomes difficult due to the instability of the material.
For this reason, John Deere created AutoLoc, which automatically adjusts the length of cut to the moisture value, while staying within the preset LOC range.
Having some limited LOC variations in a bunk silo should not affect the effective fiber in the ration on a daily basis. Using AutoLoc in conjunction with upright or bag silos can vary the effective fiber fed to animals on a daily basis.
Looking at the studies done by Honig and Rohr in 1985, as can be seen in the following table, it is possible to get high-density levels of dryer crop when the crop is chopped at a shorter LOC.
Length of cut |
Bunk density |
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73 percent moisture |
64 percent moisture |
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4 mm (0.16 in.) |
205 kg/m3 (12.8 lb/cu ft) |
179.7 kg/m3 (11.2 lb/cu ft) |
7 mm (0.28 in.) |
192.2 kg/m3 (12.0 lb/cu ft) |
174.6 kg/m3 (10.9 lb/cu ft) |
14 mm (0.55 in.) |
173 kg/m3 (10.8 lb/cu ft) |
157 kg/m3 (9.8 lb/cu ft) |
Self Propelled Forage Harvester in the field
Total Care is an extended service program that allows customers to secure annual maintenance costs and be in a better position to prevent downtime during harvest. Total Care is available to customers purchasing a new 8000 or 9000 Series Self Propelled Forage Harvester. There are two plan offerings, Total Care Select and Total Care Ultimate. Both Total Care plans are designed to help you maintain the original performance and uptime of your new machine.
| Total Care Select | PowerGard Comprehensive Requirement | Dura Line Requirement |
| 3 years/1500 hours | 4 years/1500 hours | Basic, Premium, or Ultimate |
| 3 years/2000 hours | 4 years/2500 hours | Basic, Premium, or Ultimate |
| 3 years/2500 hours | 4 years/3000 hours | Basic, Premium, or Ultimate |
| 3 years/3000 hours | 4 years/3500 hours | Basic, Premium, or Ultimate |
| Total Care Ultimate | PowerGard Comprehensive Requirement | Dura Line Requirement |
| 3 years/1500 hours | 4 years/1500 hours | Ultimate |
| 3 years/2000 hours | 4 years/2500 hours | Ultimate |
| 3 years/2500 hours | 4 years/3000 hours | Ultimate |
| 3 years/3000 hours | 4 years/3500 hours | Ultimate |
| Total Care Select | Inspection Plan | Maintenance Plan | Wear Parts |
| 3 years/1500 hours | Three inspections | Three scheduled maintenance events | Wear parts coverage allowance included |
| 3 years/2000 hours | Four inspections | Four scheduled maintenance events | |
| 3 years/2500 hours | Five inspections | Five scheduled maintenance events | |
| 3 years/3000 hours | Six inspections | Six scheduled maintenance events |
| Total Care Ultimate | Inspection Plan | Maintenance Plan |
Wear Parts |
| 3 years/1500 hours | Three inspections | Six scheduled maintenance events | Wear parts coverage allowance included |
| 3 years/2000 hours | Four inspections | Eight scheduled maintenance events | |
| 3 years/2500 hours | Five inspections | Ten scheduled maintenance events | |
| 3 years/3000 hours | Six inspections | 12 scheduled maintenance events |
For more information, see the John Deere Protect website.
Additional information in Dura Line wear parts packages.
| Key Specs | 9500-forage-harvester Current Model |
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| Maximum power | At 1300 rpm (ECE R120): 563 kW 765 PS / 755 hp Rated power: 515 kW 700 PS / 690 hp |
| Engine | Type JD18X Exhaust emission regulation compliancy: Final Tier 4 (FT4)/Stage V Displacement 18 L 1098.43 cu in. Model Europe: 6180ZX501 North America: 6180ZX401 Cylinders In-line six |
| Fuel system | Common-rail fuel system |
| Fuel tank capacity | 1500 L 396.2 U.S. gal. |
| DEF tank capacity ( for FT4 or EU Stage V emission level) | |
| Rated Power | |
| Engine power | |
| Maximum power | At 1300 rpm (ECE R120): 563 kW 765 PS / 755 hp Rated power: 515 kW 700 PS / 690 hp |
| Fuel tank capacity | 1,500 L 396.3 U.S. gal. |
| DEF tank capacity ( for FT4 or EU Stage V emission level) | No DEF tank |
| Rated Power | |
| Engine | |
| Type | JD18X Exhaust emission regulation compliancy - FT4/Stage V |
| Model | Europe: 6180ZX501 North America: 6180ZX401 |
| Displacement | 18 L 1098 cu in. |
| Cylinders | In-line six |
| Fuel system | Common-rail fuel system |
| Air compressor | Optional |
| Engine/ground speed management | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Speed on road | |
| Cooling system | |
| Cooling fan drive | Direct |
| Cooling system capacity | |
| Driveline | |
| Ground drive | ProDrive™ system, autoshift transmission, differential lock (automatic and manual), automatic wet brake system Engine rpm on road: 1300-1800 rpm |
| Hydraulics | Load sensing |
| Main clutch | Dry clutch |
| Number of discs | Two discs |
| Main driveband | Reinforced with Kevlar® inserts |
| Belt tensioning | Active, hydraulic pressure |
| Main driveband, polybelt belts | Eight grooves |
| Crop flow components | |
| Crop harvesting unit | |
| Electrical system/Electrical and hydraulic system | |
| Type/voltage | 12 / 24 V |
| Batteries/battery quantity/capacity | 3 x 174 amp-hr |
| Alternator | 12 V - 200 amp 24 V - 140 amp |
| Hydraulic system capacity | 50 L 13.2 U.S. gal. |
| Ground drive | |
| Differential lock | Manual and automatic |
| Maximum transport speed | ProDrive system: 20/25/30/40 km/h 12.4/15.5/18.6/24.9 mph |
| Rear axle type | Hydromechanical 4WD |
| Automatic wet brake system | Standard |
| Engine speed management | Standard |
| Type | |
| Cab | |
| Tilt and extend steering column | Standard |
| Air conditioning and heater | Standard: ClimaTrak™ control |
| Cool box | Optional |
| Trainee seat | Standard |
| Hectare counter | Standard |
| Operator information system | Cornerpost display |
| CAN bus electronics | Standard |
| Operator's seat | Standard: Air-suspension seat |
| Panoramic view windows | Standard |
| Side window wiper | Rear and side window wiper optional Parallel-type windscreen wiper |
| Electric adjust and heated | Optional on rearview mirrors |
| Rearview mirrors | Standard |
| Hand wash tank capacity | |
| Machine management solutions | |
| Yield monitoring | Optional: Harvest Monitor™ |
| Documentation | Optional: Harvest Doc™ |
| Crop analysis | Optional: HarvestLab™ 3000 sensor |
| Length-of-cut control based on crop parameter | Standard: Infinitely variable length-of-cut (IVLOC™) Optional: AutoLoc™ system - use with HarvestLab |
| Assisted steering systems | Optional: AutoTrac™, Manual RowSense™, AutoTrac RowSense, Machine Sync |
| Harvest channel | |
| Width | Wide body channel |
| Crop flow components | Low-friction crop flow concept |
| Header connection | |
| Infinitely variable header drive | Standard |
| Lateral pivoting frame | Standard |
| Multicoupler | Standard |
| Auto PTO coupler | Optional |
| Header drive | Base: Heavy-duty gearbox (i=3.75); pump/motor displacement: 85/80 cc Optional: Extra heavy-duty gearbox (i=4.31); pump/motor displacement: 110/90 cc |
| Header height control | Advanced header control (AHC) optional |
| Grass pickups (transport width) | 3, 4, 4.5 m 9.8, 13.1, 14.8 ft |
| Maize headers | 8, 10 or 12 rows Working width: 6, 7.5, or 9 m 19.7, 24.6 , or 29.5 ft |
| Driveline | |
| Header connection | |
| Feeding system/Feedrolls | |
| Feed roll frame opening | Swing away, 37-45 degree (angle) |
| Number | Four |
| Metal detector | Standard |
| Stone detector | Optional |
| Width, front | 830 mm 32.7 in. |
| Standard feedroll drive | Hydro feedroll drive IVLOC Infinitely header drive speed |
| Optional feedroll drive | |
| Cutterhead | |
| Type | Dura-Drum™ cutterhead |
| Knife drum width | 850 mm 33.5 in. |
| Knife drum diameter | 670 mm 26.4 in. |
| Speed at rated engine speed | Standard - 1170 rpm Optional - 1350 rpm |
| Knife types available (crop) | Straight - grass Curved - corn |
| Shear bar options | Grass, corn, Dura Line™ corn, Dura Line Plus |
| Cutterhead housing width | |
| Number of knives | |
| Shear bar adjust | |
| Shear bar, reversible | |
| Knife sharpening system | |
| Reverse rotation | Yes |
| Automatic from cab | Yes, remote from cab |
| Sharpening modes | Grinding and finishing |
| Reverse drive | |
| Reverse speed | |
| Kernel processor | |
| Type | John Deere Premium KP™, John Deere XStream KP™ |
| Quick-change | Quick kernel processor - swing in/swing out |
| Quick KP removal | Optional crane with remote-controlled electric hoist |
| John Deere Premium KP | |
| Housing | Standard KP housing |
| Lubrication | Grease |
| Roll diameter | 240 mm 9.45 in. |
| Maize - standard sawtooth or Dura Line™ roll teeth number (speed differential) | 118 (32 or 40 percent) |
| Whole crop - standard sawtooth roll teeth number (speed differential) | 178 (32 or 40 percent) |
| Weight | 163.3 kg 360 lb |
| Available KP rolls | |
| Sorghum, roll teeth number (speed differential) | |
| Speed differential / Roll speed (lower) | |
| John Deere XStream KP | |
| Roll diameter | 250 or 275 mm 9.8 or 10.8 in. |
| Available KP rolls | |
| Bearing temperature monitoring system | |
| Housing | |
| Lubrication | |
| Maize - Dura Line sawtooth or XCut roll teeth number (speed differential) | |
| Sorghum, roll teeth number (speed differential) | |
| Speed differential / Roll speed (lower) | |
| Weight | |
| Whole crop - Dura Line XCut roll teeth number (speed differential) | |
| Blower/Crop accelerator | |
| Rotor diameter/housing width | 560 / 620 mm 22.86 / 24.41 in. |
| Number of blades | 10 |
| Speed (option) | 1890 rpm |
| Spout | |
| Rotation, degrees | 210 degree (angle) |
| Hydraulic height position | Standard: Hydraulic raise and lower Optional: Automatic spout positioning |
| Double-cap deflection | Standard |
| Reach from center line (Optional) | 6 or 8 row: 4.93 m 16.2 ft 10 row: 5.87 m 19.3 ft 12 row: 6.71 m 22 ft |
| Working height (maximum) | Height to spout: 6.6 m 21.65 ft |
| Number of wear liners | |
| Maintenance | |
| Rotary radiator screen cleaner | Standard |
| Automatic lubrication system | Standard: AutoLube |
| Engine oil and filter change duration | Plus-50™ II oil: 350 hours Other oil: 250 hours |
| Vehicle | |
| Transport length (without header) | 6.6 m 21.7 ft |
| Transport width (without header) | 3.2-3.8 m 10.5-12.5 ft |
| Transport height (to cab roof) | Below 4 m 13.12 ft |
| Approximate weight (without header) | |
| With front tires | |
| With rear tires | |
| Working height (maximum) | |
| Disk type (kernel processor) | |
| Diameter of disks | |
| Number of disks (top/bottom) | |
| Weight | |
| Length of cut | |
| Range | |
| Propelling drive | |
| Standard | |
| Serrated roller (kernel processor) | |
| Maize, roll teeth number (speed differential) | |
| Sorghum, roll teeth number (speed differential) | |
| Weight | |
| Wholecrop, roll teeth number (speed differential) | |
| Transmission | |
| Type |
Corn silage
The main purposes of silage additives include:
The range of additives available on the market is as wide as the range of crops, crop conditions, and moisture levels in different areas of the world. This makes it difficult for the owners of harvesting machinery to select the appropriate dosing system for their machine.
As a result of intense research and customer feedback rounds, the John Deere self-propelled forage harvester (SPFH) features a unique silage additive dosing system (ADS). John Deere ADS twin line is the most complete dosing system available ex-factory for all SPFH models, which allows for great flexibility in dosing various types of additives.
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To allow for maximum flexibility, there are various dosing modes available:
Thanks to various nozzles available, a huge dosing range can be covered with both the high-volume and low-volume systems. All nozzles are color coded and easy to recognize and select.
The following dosing ranges are available:
High-volume system
Low-volume system
These various dosing modes can be comfortably chosen and set up via the intuitive setup page on the CommandCenter™ touchscreen display.
CommandCenter touchscreen display: high and low volume page
The adjusted volume will be automatically dosed with the highest precision when crop is engaged in the machine to ensure maximum dosing efficiency. This system offers maximum versatility for dosing all additives available on the market with highest accuracy. Especially during grass harvest, it reacts to varying moisture levels or varying sugar content in the crop.
The tidy setup allows for easy daily maintenance of the dosing system. Daily maintenance points are:
The mounting location of the nozzles is in the transition chute behind the crop accelerator to ensure precise application of the additives into the crop stream and maximum coverage of the crop. For exchange and service of the nozzles, comfortable access through the service room behind the crop accelerator is given. There are no tools required to exchange or dismount the nozzles.
Nozzle location and service access
NOTE: When harvesting in sugary conditions, a water injection bar can be installed on the back end of the spiral band. The water injection bar can be ordered via Parts.
Water injection bar
Growers who have used third-party solutions in the past and want to take them over when trading in the used chopper for a John Deere are in a comfortable situation since the 8000 and 9000 SPFH also offer unique third-party system capabilities:
Pioneer® Appli-Pro® C2000/SLV applicator:
Local Pioneer service organizations can provide details on demand.
Pioneer and Appli-Pro are trademarks of Pioneer Hi-Bred.
Crop accelerator
On its way to the trailer, the crop must be elevated more than 4 m (13 ft) high between the accelerator exit and the spout end. In addition, it must overcome friction along the transition and spout liners until it is ejected from the spout flap. When opening corn fields, operators can expect crop to be airborne over a distance of 15 m to 20 m (50 ft to 65 ft) into the following trailer.
It is the task of the crop accelerator to provide sufficient thrust with appropriate efficiency to the crop particles in order to be unloaded under all circumstances. An exactly specified air inlet in the accelerator housing assures a perfect spout crop jet when the kernel processor in place obstructs the natural air flow from the cutterhead to the crop accelerator. The 10 paddles and the low 1800-rpm speed of the crop accelerator rotor enables efficient crop acceleration with a perfect throw distance. In addition, it is possible to adjust the paddles according to harvesting conditions to reach a smooth crop flow.
The crop transition is completely lined with high-grade wear elements that can easily be inspected and replaced from the machine’s service compartment through an access hatch. A unique manufacturing process allows even and customized hardening of the wear liners, perfectly addressing the individual wear situation in the transition. The transition bears the massive gear-driven spout turning mechanism.
8000 and 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters (SPFH) feature a spring-loaded cam-torque limiter inside the turning drive mechanism, guaranteeing that the spout hitting an obstacle is released. The spout turning sensor precisely monitors the spout position, even when the spout safety device has been triggered, and mechanical end stops also secure the system.
Spout with multiple extensions available
On 8000 and 9000 Series SPFHs, the spout features modular architecture. On the base module, the wear liners are a structural part of the component. The module features a box design closed by the wear liner. Therefore, a worn-through liner discovered too late would not lead to damage of the spout structure, but replacement would rebuild the spout like new.
The liner of the base module is segmented to address the wear situation on individual sections. In the standard configuration, all four liners on the base module are made out of Hardox® steel; however, for severe conditions, section one and two can be specified in Dura Line™ version.
When specified with the HarvestLab™ sensor, section two would carry the near infrared (NIR) sensor. The wear liner always comes with the Dura Line version, and it features quick-attach clamps for easy maintenance of the HarvestLab sensor.
HarvestLab installation is facilitated by directly bolting to the wear liner segment. The NIR sensor is aligned once with the carrier sheet, and whenever serviced, the entire assembly is then unlatched from the spout and then re-clamped.
Most of the SPFH typically load associated trailers from the top and feature a curved, high-arch overloading spout. The standard configuration shipped from the factory is compatible with a grass pickup or a six- or eight-row header.
Loading crop into trailer
There is a set of intermediate spout sections of various lengths that addresses the crop overloading distance relative to SPFH header width. The spout end flap module bolts to the intermediate sections.
High-arc spout with available extensions
The spout segments that extend the spout for 7.5-m (25-ft)/10-row or 9-m (30-ft)/12-row header widths are bi-packed with the harvester, if ordered.
The 12-row spout extension is hydraulically foldable. This requires the folding spout ready function (code 8534), which includes hydraulic valves.
12-row spout folded
12-row spout folding outward
12-row spout fully extended
Overloading width for high-arc spout and extensions
Letters below correspond to the dimensions in the above image:
When loading into covered trailers from the side or rear, a flatter spout contour makes it easier to aim into the trailer’s loading opening. There is a flat spout and a long flat spout available for those harvesting situations. The long flat spout can also be used for rear loading into towed wagons for upright silos. The short flat spout is available for side loading in open trucks (California).
Automatic spout positioning can help the operator when switching harvesting sides continuously or serving various trailers at different heights. Different spout positions can be engaged at the push of a button. This frees the operator and enables header and harvester surveillance. Automatic spout positioning allows the operator to save and assign any spout rotation angle, tilt position, and spout flap position on the control handle.
Automatic spout positioning - display settings
Mounted spout camera
A video camera mounted close to the spout end flap gives the operator a direct view into larger and taller trailers. This allows the operator to utilize the entire capacity of their transport chain at any time. The viewing screen provides a quick glance at the loading process and enables the operator to devote more time to monitoring the machine and front-end equipment.
The ProTouch function enables the operator to switch between road transport and field operation with a single button press. A configurable sequence is started to maintain spout position, header folding, compressor roll position, beacons, four-wheel drive (4WD) and engine speed management (ESM) when switching from road to field and vice versa.
Pro Touch – display settings
The AFC system improves the forage harvesting experience through automatic spout positioning. The AFC camera locates the trailer and its fill status. According to the fill strategy that is set in the display, the system automatically fills up the trailer or truck while the operator concentrates on the machine and header. This is also possible for rear unloading when opening fields.
NOTE: The 10- and 12-row spout extensions need to be ordered AFC ready.
AFC on the SPFH display
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