John Deere introduced a new combine in addition to the S7 Series: The T6 800 walker combine, which Deere says offers operators “outstanding harvesting performance and the ultimate operator experience.”
The T6 800 walker combine includes many features from the X9 and S7 Series combines, including the latest integrated precision ag technology, a larger and quieter cab, an increased unloading rate, and improved efficiency.
“The T6 800 combine provides farmers a significant step forward in harvesting technology,” said Bergen Nelson, John Deere’s go-to-market manager for harvesters. “With these combines, farmers will have the tools they need to enhance productivity and efficiency in the field.”
Harvesting performance
The feeder house, engineered to the same width as the rest of the crop channel, eliminates flow restrictions throughout the combine. It delivers harvesting performance with a large threshing and separation area. The T6 800 walker combine delivers the following:
- Larger grain tank size (+23%)
- Faster Unloading reate (+20%)
- Efficiency gains (+6%)
Additionally, operators can benefit from the adjustable spout, enabling more control over unloading into grain carts and trailers. The unloading speed at peak performance reaches up to 150L/sec, allowing for fast unloading of 10 tons of grain in just 90 seconds. Moreover, HillMaster leveling technology with a compensation of up to 22 percent incline is available, providing more confidence on steep slopes with better harvesting results.
Improved productivity with precision harvesting
The new T6 800 combine is fitted with John Deere Precision Ag technology, including the StarFire 7500 integrated receiver, the G5Plus CommandCenter display, and the JDLink modem. The G5Plus CommandCenter provides operators with a large high-definition 12.8-inch display featuring intuitive menu functionalities, offering ultimate control and visibility during harvesting.
Operators have the option to equip the combine with the G5Plus extended monitor, allowing operators to control more functions simultaneously, such as viewing vehicle control functions on the primary display and the precision farming applications such as AutoPath, Machine Sync, or Grain Sensing on the extended monitor.
The new corner post display allows customers to change the interface by adding or removing information and new features to the screen.
Available automation options allow operators to concentrate on the task at hand, with less worry over settings and ground speed. Options include:
- Ground speed automation continuously evaluates inputs and helps maintain a consistent feed rate by automatically adjusting the combine’s ground speed based on operator inputs and operator-defined limits on variables such as grain loss, engine power, and rotor pressure.
- Terrain settings automation provides stable cleaning shoe performance in varying terrain by automatically adjusting cleaning fan speed, and chaffer and sieve openings based on combine fore/aft pitch. This helps reduce losses and increases machine performance in hilly terrain when driving up and downhill, maintaining combine performance and reducing operator stress.
“The technology added to this combine gives the farmer the power to execute, monitor, and analyze every stage of their harvesting operation,” Nelson said. “In addition, the technology solutions pave the way for the new automation features and functionality.”
John Deere says that they’ve designed these combines to be among the most comfortable ever produced. The new operator’s station offers more storage space, more cupholders, more heat for the feet, a more comfortable seat, and more glass for better visibility — all designed to keep the operator alert and focused through even the longest days of harvest.
“The new cab with the improved creature comforts serve an important purpose,” Nelson said. “The comfort and convenience updates help reduce distractions that can take the operator’s attention away from the task at hand. This is a win for farmers, custom harvesters, and their operators. Combined with the X9 and S7 Series combines, we now have a combine for any harvesting need for farmers of all scales.”
