May Equipment Highlight

For this Tuesday we on the Equipment Highlight we focus on John Deere Combines.



The 9570 STS

Clean-grain elevator in base equipment on 9570 STS™... more Dyna-Flo II™ cleaning system makes it easier to clean grain on 9570, 9670, and 9770 STS™ Combines... more Fine-cut chopper cutting blades provide high performance and durability... more Standard and widespread straw spreader... more TouchSet™ automatic combine adjustment ... more Set point... more Controls and instrumentation... more GreenStar™ AutoTrac™ ready and Harvest Monitor™... more Beacon lights help to boost productivity and safety... more STS™ self-leveling cleaning shoe (SLS) maintains cleaning capacity on sloping terrain...more

Ag Management Solutions

StarFire™ iTC... more GreenStar™ moisture sensor... more Mobile Processor... more GreenStar™ Harvest Monitor™ system... more GreenStar™ Harvest Doc™ system... more AutoTrac™ steering system ... more AutoTrac™ RowSense™... more Mass-flow sensor... more

Cab and Controls

AM/FM stereo radio with weatherband... more Controls and instrumentation... more Training seat with Field Office™... more Steering and brakes... more Threshing speed and concave adjustment... more Header-height resume system... more Premium header control package... more Reel resume in-cab control... more Windshield washer... more John Deere cab... more TouchSet™ automatic combine adjustment ... more Harvest Smart™ feedrate control system... more Active float system... more CommandCenter™ armrest display... more CommandTouch™ cornerpost... more Deluxe cab... more Premier cab... more Premium cab... more Set point... more ProDrive™ ground drive system operation... more STS™ self-leveling cleaning shoe maintains cleaning capacity on sloping terrain... more Dial-A-Speed™ automatic reel speed control... more

Cleaning System

Dyna-Flo II™ cleaning system makes it easier to clean grain on 9570, 9670, and 9770 STS™ Combines... more Deep-tooth and general-purpose chaffer and sieve... more Auger conveyor provides positive, even grain delivery to cleaning system... more TouchSet™ enables remote shoe adjustment... more Increased sieve stroke improves cleaning performance in all crops... more High-inertia shoe drive provides smooth, even power... more Air chutes improve airflow... more Additional protection provided for clean-grain auger and fan-bottom protection... more STS™ self-leveling cleaning shoe (SLS) maintains cleaning capacity on sloping terrain...more

Drives and Axles

Front axle and final drives provide high load-carrying capability... more Two-speed, 4WD increasing traction ... more Ground drive system provides infinite speed range in each gear and eliminates ground belts... more Hydraulic brakes absorb high torques for better corner braking and increased reliability...more Hydrostatic steering system reduces operator steering effort... more 70 Series STS™ rear axle available in fixed tread and adjustable tread... more

Electrical and lighting

Fuse center accessible from ground level for easy service... more High-capacity alternator provides plenty of power to handle electrical loads... more Access battery box conveniently at ground level... more Controllers and power centers located close to functions they are controlling... more High-intensity discharge lights... more Service lights... more 70 Series lighting... more

Engine

Engine air scoop provides continuous clean, fresh air to engine and engine deck compartment... more Allows easy access to large engine deck... more Engine gearcase power cell distributes the power... more Powerful John Deere engine is base equipment for 9570 STS™ Combine... more Engine coolant heater enables combine to start in cold weather... more Access battery box conveniently at ground level... more

Feeding

Contour-Master™ automatic self-leveling system follows varying contours of sloping ground... more Adjust feederhouse front-tilting frame for all tire combinations... more Discontinued - STS™ high-speed conveyor chain drive... more Feederhouse safety side shields provide quick access to drive shafts and hydraulic hose connections... more No tools need to adjust feederhouse drum height... more Electronically control feederhouse reverser... more Single-point feederhouse latching... more Standard Posi-Torq™ variable-speed drive available... more Heavy-duty Posi-Torq™ variable-speed drive available... more Stone trap... more Feed accelerator and stone-trap system (FAST) provides smooth crop flow and disperses crop material evenly... more TriStream™ feeding designed to maximize performance and material handling... more Heavy-duty slip clutch handles high volumes of material... more

Grain Handling

Clean-grain elevator in base equipment on 9570 STS™... more Extended-wear grain handling system available... more Grain tank and unloading system specifications... more STS™ grain tank loading auger ensures rapid movement of grain... more High-capacity unload rate system on STS™ combines dramatically decreases unloading time... more STS™ tailings return elevator ensures rapid movement of material... more Folding unloading auger shortens length of combine for transport and storage... more Beacon lights help to boost productivity and safety... more

Hydraulics

STS™ hydraulic system provides fast reaction of combine hydraulic functions... more TouchSet™ hydraulic system enables infinitely variable control over feederhouse and header height-sensing raise-lower rates... more High-capacity 2.75-in. (70-mm) feederhouse lift cylinders available as base equipment...more Xtra High-capacity 3.15-in. (80-mm) feederhouse lift cylinders provide extra lift required by larger, heavier header equipment... more Dual-range separator drive is standard on STS™ combines... more

Monitoring Systems

Monitor losses and harvesting performance with VisionTrak™ system... more Controls and instrumentation... more Combine camera observation system ... more

Residue Disposal

STS™ fine-cut straw chopper... more PowerCast™ tailboard... more Air chutes improve airflow... more Easily change position of straw chopper for storage and windrowing... more Fine-cut chopper cutting blades provide high performance and durability... more Adjust STS™ stationary knife bank without use of tools... more Standard and widespread straw spreader... more Wide-spread tailboard provides spread widths to meet operator requirements... more

Safety

Safety designed into John Deere combines... more Backup alarm sounds when combine moves in reverse... more Features hydraulic, foot-activated braking system... more Color-coded controls enable operators to easily distinguish control functions... more Emergency shutoff switch is conveniently located... more Engine-start safety interlock ensures engine starts only when meeting certain conditions... more Equipped with feederhouse safety ram... more Equipped with two fire extinguishers... more Feederhouse safety side shields provide quick access to drive shafts and hydraulic hose connections... more Highway transport hydraulic lockout prevents any unwanted movement of feederhouse and unloading auger swing... more Lights provide warning to traffic... more Operator seat switch is pressure sensitive... more Seat belts... more Warning decals easy to spot... more Beacon lights help to boost productivity and safety... more

Separating

Discharge beater moves material quickly away from rear of separator... more Dual-range separator drive is standard on STS™ combines... more Single-tine separation (STS™) module provides maximum separation of threshed grain...more Extended-wear separator package available... more Air chutes improve airflow... more

Serviceability

Harvest Form™ composite-type panels provide strength and durability, and contribute to a cleaner environment... more Easily access service items on STS™ combines... more Access battery box conveniently at ground level... more Service lights... more Automatically lubricate STS™ and Walker combines with Quicklub system kit... more

Threshing

Bullet Rotor™ designed to increase material handling... more Selecting the correct concave is key to STS™ combine performance... more Custom cutters package available for STS™ combines... more Rice harvesting package provides premium harvesting performance in rice crops while maintaining high capacity in other crops... more STS™ large-wire concaves... more STS™ round-bar concaves... more STS™ small-wire concaves ... more Threshing elements gently thresh crop... more Discharge beater moves material quickly away from rear of separator... more

Wheels and Tires

800/65R32 and 30.5x32 drive tires provide excellent performance... more 800/70R38 drive tire provides less compaction and better flotation than comparable bias ply tire... more 480/80R38 (18.4R38) and 480/80R42 (18.4R42) wide-spaced dual tires offer increased footprint and stability ... more 520/85R38 (20.8R38) and 520/85R42 (20.8R42) wide-spaced dual tires provide increased flotation and decreased soil compaction... more 900/60R32 R1 drive tires provide less compaction and better flotation than comparable bias ply tires... more High-flotation 76X50-32-in. HF3 logger drive tires... more 650/85R38 R1W wide-spaced dual tires provide maximum flotation and minimum soil compaction... more   The T670  John Deere cab designed for comfort and convenience... more Single-point feederhouse latching... more Easily set grain tank covers to determine capacity... more Combine camera observation system ... more Temporary surface rust/corrosion protection... more T670 Combine: Dual tires provide more stability... more Beacon lights help to boost productivity and safety... more Comes standard with universal long-wire concave... more Booster bar provides increased threshing ... more ProDrive™ propulsion system on T670... more Ag Management Solutions GS2 Harvest Doc™ yield mapping available... more AutoTrac™ steering system delivers top harvesting performance... more StarFire iTC™... more GreenStar™ moisture sensor... more Mobile processor... more Mass-flow sensor... more GreenStar™ Harvest Monitor™ system... more GreenStar™ Harvest Doc™ system... more Cabs and Controls Large windshield-washer reservoir means less time spent filling... more Quickly select crop settings with TouchSet™ automatic combine adjust... more Threshing speed and concave adjustment... more Steering and brakes designed for easy access... more John Deere cab designed for comfort and convenience... more Return-to-cut mode enables operator to return platform to preselected height... more Remote heated mirrors provide superior visibility... more Reel resume in-cab control... more Premium header control package... more Pivoting ladder provides convenient access to cab... more Ergonomically designed operator's seat provides comfort even on long days... more Header height-sensing system compensates for uneven terrain... more Adapt to various harvesting situations with header height resume system... more Harvest Smart™ feedrate control system... more Cut more uniformly and increase field speeds with ground-pressure control... more Training seat with Field Office™... more Change draper belt speed on the go to match combine ground speed with crop conditions... more CommandTouch™ cornerpost... more CommandTouch™ armrest provides key control switches at your fingertips... more Set point... more ClimaTrak™ temperature control provides a comfortable, dust-free environment... more Cab roof offers improved visibility with better light direction... more Active float system... more Cleaning Upper tailings improve performance and enhance grain quality... more Spend less time setting up combine with remote shoe adjust ... more Quadra-Flo™ cleaning system uses high-velocity air for efficient cleaning... more Precleaner provides cleaner tank sample and lessens grain loss... more Quadra-Flo™ cleaning fan system generates consistent flow of high-velocity air across full width of precleaner and cleaning shoe... more Cleaning shoe provides large-capacity cleaning and clean samples in dry and moist harvest conditions... more Easily remove fingers at rear of chaffer... more Supply auger conveyor system quickly moves separated material from under concave...more Drives and Axles Make rear axle and steering adjustments... more 4WD option includes two different speed settings... more Main engine gearcase distributes engine power... more Main drive layout ensures strong, reliable transmission of engine power to final drives...more T670 Combine: Dual tires provide more stability... more Ground drive system provides infinite speed range in each gear and eliminates ground belts... more Front axle, transmission, brakes, and final drives provide numerous benefits... more ProDrive™ propulsion system on T670... more Electrical CAN bus system offers several benefits... more Battery and disconnect switch protects against unauthorized use... more Engine Radiator and cooling package provides high-capacity cooling... more Power bulge delivers reserve torque and power needed... more Power boost provides extra horsepower when unloading on the go... more 9.0L PowerTech™ engines deliver constant, reliable power... more Large fuel tank enables long day of harvesting without refueling... more Electronic engine governor controls exact amount of fuel injected... more Air cleaner located for easy servicing... more Feeding Wide, rigid feederhouse design allows for cutting platform angle to be adjusted... more Trap stones before they enter threshing system... more Easily connect single header drive shaft to feederhouse... more Single-point feederhouse latching... more Long feederhouse provides excellent header visibility... more Heavy-duty lift cylinders standard on T670 Combines... more Hinged side shields provide quick access to drive shaft, belt, and reverser gearcase...more Header fore-aft tilting enables proper adjustment of cutterbar... more Feederhouse reverser operation controlled from inside cab... more Conveyor chain runs on open-design front drum... more Self-leveling is automatic with Contour-Master™ system... more Adjust front drum without use of tools... more Feederhouse doors provide access to inspect chain tension... more Grain Handling Unloading auger's long reach enables safe unloading on the go... more Tailings elevator returns contents to main threshing cylinder... more Laser tailings monitoring provides accurate information about tailings volume... more Grain tank design and features enhance productivity... more Easily set grain tank covers to determine capacity... more Grain tank cross augers enable fast and complete unloading... more Folding grain tank loading auger is always in proper position for filling... more Clean-grain elevator provides capacity for high-yielding crops... more Lighting Road lights integrated into cab roof... more Additional lights improve visibility... more Beacon lights help to boost productivity and safety... more High-intensity discharge lights... more 70 Series lighting... more Monitoring systems VisionTrak™ monitor provides accurate, on-the-go information about combine's harvesting performance... more Triple-display tachometer shows ground speed and other key information... more TouchSet™ provides automatic combine adjustments... more Header height-sensing monitor displays all information on functions at a glance... more Combine camera observation system ... more Residue Disposal Evenly distribute straw with tailboard and deflectors... more Easy access straw chopper drive and reliable clutch... more Premium straw chopper uses power of wind energy to spread chaff... more Chaff spreader effectively spreads shoe residue over a wide area... more Adjust STS™ stationary knife bank without use of tools... more Chaff spreader speed control easy to use... more High-performance tailboard vanes provide even distribution of material for superior residue control... more Remote adjustable straw chopper vanes enable operator to control spread of residue from cab... more Safety Warning decals easy to spot... more Seat belts... more Safety designed into John Deere combines... more Operator seat switch is pressure sensitive... more Lights provide warning to traffic... more Highway transport hydraulic lockout prevents any unwanted movement of feederhouse and unloading auger swing... more Equipped with two fire extinguishers... more Equipped with feederhouse safety ram... more Engine-start safety interlock ensures engine starts only when meeting certain conditions... more Emergency shutoff switch is conveniently located... more Color-coded controls enable operators to easily distinguish control functions... more Equipped with hydraulic foot-actuated brakes... more Alarm sounds when combine is moving in reverse... more Beacon lights help to boost productivity and safety... more Separating Tangential tine separator improves separation capacity... more Straw walkers provide maximum separating efficiency... more Open-design walkers with grain conveyor maintain even distribution of material onto cleaning system... more Serviceability Ample space available in tool compartment... more Reduces daily maintenance and provides easy access to service items... more Safely and easily access engine compartment... more Ground level switches conveniently located... more Threshing Tine cylinder combs the mat of material... more Straight, in-line feeding and single-pass threshing produces excellent material handling characteristics... more Comes standard with universal long-wire concave... more Smooth stripper roller gently directs material to overshot beater... more Rasp bars allow slower cylinder speed for excellent grain quality... more Overshot feed beater enables smooth crop flow... more Non-clog separator finger grate provides superior performance in high-yielding, tough damp crops... more Eight-wing beater delivers excellent grain and straw quality... more T670 small grain, full wire concave with deawning plates... more Provides wide range of drive speeds to match crops to conditions... more Comes with de-awning plates... more Adjust beater grate position by a handle... more Beater grate design provides smooth grain separation... more Adjustable tine separator grate designed for high performance... more Adjustable rear separator grate enhances performance of threshing system... more Booster bar provides increased threshing ... more