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THE ALL NEW 7R/8R SERIES TRACTORS

INCREASED PERFORMANCE

INCREASED UPTIME

LOWER COST OF OPERATION

"There’s no substitute for taking a test drive at your local dealer, but with the help of the development team we’ve captured the highlights below."
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7R New

SAME SERIES NUMBER,
BRAND NEW FEATURES

  • The bright choice with all new LED lighting
  • Increased power levels and the new flagship the 7310R
  • John Deere´s best ever cab
  • Added value remote support

e23 TRANSMISSION WITH EFFICIENCY MANAGER

  • 40K & 50K options
  • 23 forward and 11 reverse gears
  • 14 gears between 2.5 – 14 km/h
  • 3 modes: full-auto, custom and manual
  • Reduce the cost of operation further with the ECO function

The series numbers remain the same, but that’s just about where the similarity ends when you compare the all-new 2014 7R and 8R Series tractors with their predecessors. In a short time period John Deere has upgraded its premium tractor ranges with more powerful engines, a more efficient transmission option, a new cooling system and a more comfortable cab with a more intuitive user interface. The changes go beyond the tractors too. The latest addition to JDLink remote monitoring creates new possibilities to optimise tractor performance and help to minimise those all important fuel bills.

INCREASED PERFORMANCE

The new 7R models all offer increased horsepower PowerTech engines. Intelligent Power Management adds an extra 22hp on the 7290R and an extra 30hp on the rest of the range. For the 7230R, the technology improvements have meant engineers were able to switch from a 9 litre engine to a 6.8 litre unit and still maintain the same performance characteristics, but with the added benefit of higher power density and lower cost of operation. Similar improvements in power delivery have been made to both the 8R and 8RT wheeled and tracked tractors.

LOWER COST OF OPERATION

For most operators the most visible running cost is fuel, which is where engineers concentrated a lot of their efforts. A new cooling package which pulls air through larger vents optimises component cooling and brings fuel savings of 2%. Further savings are made with the introduction of the new e23 transmission with Efficiency Manager. This builds on the proven reliability record of more than 500,000 PowerShift transmissions sold worldwide. e23 is a highly efficient mechanical transmission with 23 power shiftable gears under full load. The additional gears provide an almost stepless transition across the power range, so you are always in the optimum gear. The result is fuel savings of up to 4% on already efficient IVT transmissions. Available on all 7R models for 2014, e23 comes to the 8R Series in November 2014. And when you factor in the convenience of DieselOnly engines the reasons to choose a new 7R and 8R really begin to add up.

PRODUCTIVITY AND INCREASED UPTIME

Increasing machine uptime was a major priority with design changes to components as well as introducing new electronic tools on the production line for more accurate quality testing. But uptime is more than just improving reliability. It’s also about helping customers get more from the tractor. Improvements like LED lighting which extend the working day into the night make a big difference to available uptime. Equally important are new support services like Remote Display Access, which launches at the same time. This allows operators to share their screen with their dealer to optimise settings and maximise performance.

THE EFFICIENT NEW e23 TRANSMISSION SAVES UP TO 4% ON FUEL

With a maximum power output of 352 hp/259 kW (Max. Power with IPM 97/68 EC), the top of the range 7310R

The power output of a modern tractor would have been unimaginable to your father or grandfather when 30 or 40 hp was as much as they handled. Now with the introduction of the 352 hp 7310R, John Deere has set a new benchmark for the 7R Series. But exactly who is this tractor aimed at when the 8R Series starts at 270 hp? "This is aimed at contractors and arable farmers who are under a lot of pressure to get a wide variety of work done fast. With the unpredictable weather of the last few years it’s more important than ever to have a machine that delivers outstanding productivity" says Carlos Aragones, Division Marketing Manager Large Tractor Product Line.
"It’s all about ‘power density’- squeezing more out of the same engine package so it delivers more power, more efficiently, but still keep the overall dimensions of the tractor the same." That’s easier said than done as conventional thinking says the higher the horsepower, the bigger the tractor, but remarkably the 7310R delivers an additional 10% more power compared to the 7280R at max power with IPM, without any increase in size and weight.

TAKE THE BRIGHT CHOICE WITH NEW LED LIGHTING AND EXTEND YOUR WORKING DAY

If you’re driving at night distinctive headlamp designs are becoming more and more popular as premium car manufacturers make use of new LED lighting technology to differentiate their products.

LED V HALOGEN

  • LOWER POWER,
    so less strain and increased performance
  • LAST LONGER,
    with no filament, LED lights are vibration resistant
  • SAVE FUEL,
    reducing cost of operation
  • BRIGHTER,
    you see further
  • LIKE DAYLIGHT,
    less eye strain
  • SAFER,
    better visibility means safer nighttime working
LED LIGHTS NOW PROVIDE SUPERIOR NIGHT-TIME VISION

Model Year 2013

Model Year 2014

LED LIGHTS NOW PROVIDE SUPERIOR NIGHT-TIME VISION

John Deere is also making use of this advanced technology in the 7R and 8R models, but for a more practical reason. "Owners are looking to work their machines harder and longer and the superior performance of the latest LED lighting configuration provides true 360° night-time visibility" explains Neil Macer, Product Marketing Manager Large Tractors "It’s not just that the lights are brighter, now the light spreads over a wider area with 40% greater width and 10% greater rear coverage and is more relaxing. It’s similar to daylight which gives operators the confidence to work safely at night even with large implements".
Working at night is not just about being in the field for longer hours, it also makes a lot of sense for applications such as stubble cultivation. Both the 7R and 8R feature a comprehensive array of 22 LED lights spread across the roof, mid-cabin, front and rear to create excellent all round visibility even when working with large implements. Apart from being brighter, LED lighting also uses substantially less power and increases uptime with a lifetime of around 10,000 hours it’s unlikely many owners will never have to change a bulb!

COMMAND. CONTROL. COMFORT.

Innovations such as LED lighting, higher horsepower and electronic controls are all great for productivity, but they usually mean more time spent in the cab.
So making a comfortable and easy to use working environment has never been more important.

Today cab design is an exact science with computer simulated ergonomics optimising the position of controls and displays for easy viewing and operation. As soon as you step into the new CommandView III cabs the results are easy to see. For the first time, all the controls are now grouped into a single, new generation CommandArm. All the controls are fully integrated: transmission, hydraulics, lighting, hitch, PTO, climate control and radio. Coupled to the CommandArm is the all-new 4000 (7”) or 4600 (10”) touch screen CommandCenter. The seat also swivels up to 40° for easy viewing of implements. "Ease of operation was a major design goal," says Carlos Aragones. "We looked at not just the position and design of the controls, but the interface, too". The new touch screen system has been simplified with short cut buttons below and a cleaner look and feel, which makes it faster for new operators.

It’s more comfortable too. The ActiveSeat gives the smoothest ride of any tractor, isolating the driver from up to 90% of vertical movement and noise levels have also been dramatically reduced. New noise deadening mats and laminated glass as well as refinements outside the cab such as the new cooling system of the 7R have put the 7R and 8R Series on a par with the best luxury cars in the world for refinement. "Quietness is important for reducing fatigue when working long hours," says Carlos Aragones. "With Bluetooth connectivity, operators are also using their smartphones and tablets more extensively now, so having a quiet cab makes it closer to a normal office environment." As if that’s not enough, the new cab also includes a fridge for storing food and drinks – so there’s no excuse not to work all day!

THE CAB IS AS QUIET AS A LUXURY CAR

40dB
Library		 50dB
Normal office		 61dB
Luxury car		 68dB
John Deere 7230R		 70dB
Normal street noise		 88dB
Food blender		 100dB
Home lawn mower		 110dB
Baby crying		 120dB
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THE COMMANDARM INTEGRATES ALL THE TRACTOR’S CONTROLS AND SWIVELS UP TO 40° WITH THE SEAT.

THE SIMPLIFIED TOUCH SCREEN INTERFACE IS MORE INTUITIVE FOR FASTER TRAINING

REMOTE SERVICES DRIVE EXTRA VALUE

The launch of the 7R and 8R Series coincides with an important new additional service to JDLink: Remote Display Access. Piloted through several dealers in Europe it’s creating new ways to optimise both tractor and implement.
Gone are the days when you could just jump in a tractor, turn the ignition key and you were off. The 7R and 8R Series tractors now have a powerful array of customisable tools built into the CommandCenter console to help you maximise your productivity and optimise fuel efficiency. Understanding how to get the best from these tools takes time and can be difficult for the inexperienced or casual operator who is less familiar with the controls. But many drivers are reluctant to call their dealer out into the field to solve a problem and often find a makeshift workaround. Now with Remote Display Access (Option), the latest tool to be added to the JDLink portfolio of remote monitoring services, your dealer can be right by your side even when you’re in the field.

Remote Display Access means the tractor driver can share the GreenStar 3 2630 display with their dealer. The system has been successfully piloted with a number of dealers throughout Europe over the past year and has received a unanimous thumbs up.
"We found Remote Display Access to be a great training tool", says Carl Pitelen, of the dealer Ben Burgess in the UK. “Even with a comprehensive handover, it takes customers time to learn all the new features. With RDA we can talk them through a particular feature without having to travel out to the field. It means the driver gets an immediate solution and we don’t have to spend time on the road getting there.” Georg Larscheid is responsible for the implementation of remote monitoring services such as John Deere FarmSight and believes Remote Display Access has a bright future. “It’s perfect for simple set ups to optimise tractor performance and help drivers improve their efficiency. Their dealer’s AMS specialist can give them expert advice without the cost and time delays of on-site dealer visits.” “With Remote Display Access, the operator can share their ISOBUS compatible Green-Star 3 2630 Display with the local dealer AMS specialist as well as representatives from the implement manufacturers and agronomists. ” This brings significant savings in both travel time and consultancy fees, making it far more cost effective.
Tractor Driver AMS Dealer Consultant
Remote Display Access is likely to be used most frequently to connect with the local dealer AMS consultant
For machines equipped with ISOBUS implements Remote Display Access can be used to bring different experts together to optimise the operation.
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Tractor Driver
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