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JOHN DEERE - F8 300 - SELF-PROPELLED FORAGE HARVESTER

The sleek new lines give it away. This is a brand-new chopper. Designed from the ground up with new automation capabilities, like Ground Speed Automation. New kernel processing (KP) performance with a larger 12-inch (30.5-cm) option. And a new cab that comes with more comfort, more space, and more integrated technology than any other SPFH we've ever built.

FEATURES
All-new design with larger, more comfortable cab than previous models and new Hydro Handle CommandARM
Proven JD14 engine with HarvestMotion technology and ProDrive transmission
Choose between John Deere Ultimate250 KP or XStream305 KP for crushing forage quality
Integrated G5 Display, StarFire 7500 Receiver and JDLink Modem for more guidance and automation capabilities

POWER BEYOND LIMITS A POWERHOUSE OF ENGINE
You can choose three different engines for your John Deere F8 and F9 Series Forage Harvester. Each featuring the proven John Deere Harvest Motion low RPM concept with ideal characteristics to keep your harvest moving. No matter what challenges your harvest throws at you. The John Deere JD14X engine in the F8 and the John Deere JD18X engine (NO DEF AdBlue) in the F9 500 to 700 are designed and built by John Deere specifically for the toughest agricultural application. Unlike truck engines, John Deere's own engines are built to last. Already proven for thousands of hours in the X9 Combines, the 9RX tractors and sugar cane harvesters. The top-of-the-line forage harvesters, the F9 900 and F9 1000 feature the Liebherr 24l V12 engine delivering above 1000 PS.

ECO MODE
With the push of a button, you can select the ECO Mode resulting in the adaptation of a preset engine to tune down the engine power resulting in lower fuel consumption and more efficient harvest in conditions where the full potential of the engine is not required. ECO Mode is standard on the on the F8 200 to F8 600 and on the F9 600 to F9 1000.

BENEFITS
Powerful and efficient engines increase machine performance and efficiency.
HARVESTMOTION A state-of-the-art engine with ideal performance characteristics and low specific fuel consumption at reduced rpm, perfectly aligned and synchronized with a superior crop flow.
HARVESTMOTION Plus creates confidence and an unmatched drivability.
The ECO Mode allows to tune down the engine for maximum efficiency if the full potential is not required in light crops or during grass harvest.
All components are designed to meet the highest harvesting requirements and have high reliability to avoid downtime.
The intelligent positioning of components allows for good weight distribution and accessibility to service points.
NO DEF AdBlue on the F9 500 to 700 with the JD18X engine!

PROVEN DRIVELINE CONCEPT
The driveline concept of the F8 and F9 forage harvesters is the most efficient concept in the industry. The main belt is positioned on the left-hand side of the machine to allow for unobstructed access to the crop path for better serviceability and accessibility to the kernel processor and crop accelerator area. The major crop engaging components in the crop flow (kernel processor, crop accelerator, and cutterhead) are driven via the main belt which gets its torque from the power distribution gearbox.
In order to adjust the machine to various crop conditions and to ensure functionality in corner conditions, feedrolls and the header are hydraulically driven. The header speed can be automatically synchronized with the feedroll speed. The IVLOC transmission is a space-saving, fully hydraulically driven system that allows more room for mounting larger tires. The length-of-cut (LOC) range addresses the challenging needs of biogas producers as well as those with high-yielding dairy herds.

Looking at the higher power output of the F-Series, all the power flow harvesting components have changed to accept this power increase. Hydraulic and hydrostatic pump and motor flow rates as well as speed ratio have adapted to handle the higher engine horsepower and the low engine rpm for the HarvestMotion and the HarvestMotion Plus concepts. Due to the pulley configuration, the main drive belt is shorter and provides a belt with up to 9 ribs.

POWER AHEAD - GROUND DRIVE EVOLUTION
On the power consumption map of the F8 and F9 self-propelled forage harvester (SPFH), up 10 percent of gross engine power is dedicated to machine ground propulsion. The John Deere ground drive allows optimizing the driving experience on the road and on the field under harvesting conditions.

With the new series, two transmissions are available. The proven ProDrive and the new ProDrive 2Shift as replacement for the Push Button Shift (PBST) transmission.

BENEFITS
ProDrive
Automated-Hydraulic Shift 2 Speed Transmission
20/25/30/40 kph Speed variants
1st gear up to 20 kph field mode
2nd gear up to max speed road mode
Adjustable 4WD ratio (front / rear load distribution)
Adjustable speed ranges and dial speed functionality
170cc engine in base for F9 ProDrive and F8 ProDrive 2Shift 2WD

2Shift ProDrive
Manual-Hydraulic Shift 2 Speed Transmission
20/25/30/40 kph Speed variants
1st gear up to 20 kph field mode
2nd gear up to max speed road mode

PRECISION AG TECHNOLOGY
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, and crude fat depending on the crop. In addition, the HarvestLab 3000 sensor can also be used as a stationary unit

When HarvestLab 3000 is used in conjunction with JDLink and the JD Operations center, 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. All data documented on the G5Plus Universal Display is shown in John Deere Operations Center.

When the HarvestLab 3000 is used in conjunction with the F8 and F9 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH) and a G5 display, AutoLoc functionality is automatically available. 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.

GUIDANCE OPTIONS ON F8/F9 SPFH
Autotrac
Make long days easier with equipment and technology that works together for you. As equipment gets larger and margins tighter, accuracy of in-field operations and input placement is more critical than ever. When making a pass in a field, traveling from one end of the field to another, the position accuracy of the return pass is critical. Pass-to-pass accuracy means the planter guess rows will be accurate and subsequent passes are less likely to result in crop damage.

AutoTrac assisted steering system greatly increases operator productivity by maintaining consistent accuracy and efficiency. Operators remain more alert while they are in the field and are able to focus on forage harvester settings and varying field conditions. AutoTrac also allows operators to confidently create evenly spaced rows past sunset, as well as in rain, dust, or fog.

AutoTrac provides the following benefits:
Reduced overlap and soil compaction
Greater field working speeds
Reduced fuel and input costs
Controlled traffic systems functionality
Significantly reduced operator fatigue
To run AutoTrac, an activation is required on the display.

AUTOTRAC ROWSENSE
AutoTrac RowSense is the next step for higher efficiency in corn harvest. This industry-leading technology fuses together satellite position data from the StarFire Receiver with feeler data gathered from the row sensor, allowing the operator to reach greater levels of productivity. AutoTrac RowSense in combination with an RTK signal allows the operator to benefit from repeatable accuracy of up to +/- 2.5 cm (1 in.) pass after pass. Operators can experience all the benefits of AutoTrac, including pinpoint accuracy, with AutoTrac RowSense as it enables automatic guidance in corn harvest. The technology allows the corn head and harvester to stay between the corn rows, keeping AutoTrac engaged and the operator relaxed.

To use AutoTrac RowSense, the header needs to be ordered with row feelers. An AutoTrac activation is needed as well.

GROUND CONTACT - WHEELS & TIRES
Due to the intelligent design, John Deere self-propelled forage harvesters (SPFH) can be equipped with the largest tires in the industry. Large tires with a diameter up to 2.15 m (7 ft) make it possible to achieve ground clearance of up to 50 cm (19.7 in.) on the John Deere SPFH with a high footprint.

BENEFITS
Through the perfect weight distribution on the John Deere SPFH, minimal additional ballast is required when harvesting with a heavy header.
John Deere SPFH can mount the largest tires in the industry with the highest footprint to reduce ground compaction and increase traction.

TIRE OPTIONS
A wide range of tires for John Deere SPFH is available to provide the right tire combination for the most varied conditions and requirements. That enables John Deere to offer the right tire size for the different producer requirements like traction in difficult conditions, low ground pressure to protect the soil, or road traffic licensing regulations.

DUAL TIRES
Dual tires are offered for all F8 and F9Series SPFH. Dual tires are available in 520/85 R46 164A8 AgriBib 2 from Michelin brand. With dual tires, the machine works with increased stability on side hills as well as a smoother, improved ride in rough ground conditions. Dual tires also provide increased flotation and less compaction in soft conditions.

Tire spacing is 228.6 cm and 304.8 cm (90 in. and 120 in.) center line to center line. This is not 304.8 cm and 381 cm (120 in. and 150 in.) to be centered in 76.2-cm (30-in.) furrows.

EXCEL UNDER PRESSURE F8 AND F9 AIR COMPRESSOR PACKAGES
AIR COMPRESSOR PACKAGE
John Deere SPFH can be equipped with an air compressor package. The air compressor package is required to run an XStream305 kernel processor or to install an air horn. With the air compressor package, all required connections around the SPFH are installed for easy access.

Central tire inflation system (CTIS) is a new feature on all F8 and F9 SPFH beginning in MY26. Any F8 or F9 SPFH ordered with the central tire inflation system or central tire inflation system ready will be required to be ordered with the air compressor HD package. The F9 900 and F9 1000 are equipped with the air compressor HD package and optional air dryer as standard equipment.

The standard duty air compressor Includes 1-cylinder 350cc water cooled air compressor delivering reliable service for the air horn, XStream Kernel Processor and StalkBuster header.

The Air Compressor HD package Includes 2-cylinder 720cc water cooled air compressor delivering 1000L/min. Ideal for the Central tire inflation system and excessive use of compressed air.

An optional air dryer can be ordered and is fully integrated to clear the air system of potential moisture. Recommended harvest in moist and freezing conditions.

Similar models may be shown in addition to the featured model. Equipment may be shown with options. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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