Big updates for John Deere forage harvesters

The company says its customers want more comfort, lower operating costs, more control and reliability from their foragers. With this in mind, both series have had multiple features added. This includes function from the company’s Active Header Control (AHC), which has been extended with active lateral tilt float. Pick-up and direct cut headers can both benefit from this. Once the operator lowers the header, it can freely move over the ground. As soon as it is raised, it centres itself and locks automatically, so this fixed position provides greater security on the road, according to the company.

Adding more durability, the firm has launched a new Dura Line package, which now includes the Dura Line smooth roll scraper in all three customer packages. It says Dura Line components last at least four times longer than standard ones, providing lower operating costs and more uptime.

In addition, there is a new multifunctional lever, designed for more operator comfort. This new operating lever introduces improved ergonomics to the ranges, says the company. It is tilted further forward by 15 degrees and fits more comfortably in the driver’s hand, resulting in easier direction changes.