John Deere introduces its new T6 800 walker combine. In addition to the S7 Series of combines introduced earlier this year, the T6 800 combine offers operators increased harvesting performance and an optimized operator experience, the company claims.
The new T6 800 walker combine includes many features from the X9 and S7 Series combines with the latest integrated precision ag technology, including a larger, quieter cab as well as an increased unloading rate and improved efficiency.
“The T6 800 combine provides farmers with significant access to harvesting technologies,” said Bergen Nelson, go-to-market manager - harvesters. “With these combines, farmers will have the tools they need to enhance productivity and efficiency in the field.”
High-performance harvesting
According to John Deere, the feeder house, engineered to the same width as the rest of the crop channel, eliminates flow restrictions throughout the combine. Together with the large threshing and separation area, it delivers improved harvesting performance.
Deere says the T6 800 walker combine delivers the following efficiency boosts:
- Larger grain tank size (+23%)
- Faster Unloading reate (+20%)
- Efficiency gains (+6%)
Additionally, an adjustable spout enables greater operator control when unloading into grain carts and trailers. The unloading speed at peak performance reaches up to 150L/sec, allowing the offloading of 10 tons of grain in just 90 seconds.
Moreover, Deeres’ HillMaster leveling technology with a compensation of up to 22% incline is available, which the company says provides better harvesting results on steep slopes.
Improved productivity with precision harvesting
The new T6 800 combine is factory fitted with John Deere Precision Ag technology, including the StarFire 7500 integrated receiver, the G5Plus CommandCenter display and JDLink modem.
The G5Plus CommandCenter provides operators with a large high-definition 12.8” display, featuring intuitive menu functionalities and offering machine control and visibility during harvesting. Additionally, 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 application such as AutoPath™, Machine Sync or Grain Sensing on the extended monitor.
In addition to the new G5Plus CommandCenter, there’s a new corner post display allowing customers to customize the operator interface by adding or removing information and new features to the screen.
Available automation options allow operators greater focus on the task at hand, with less worry over settings and ground speed, Deere says. Those options include:
- Ground speed automation, which 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, which 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. Deere claims this helps reduce losses and increases machine performance in hilly terrain when driving up and downhill, maintaining performance and reducing operator stress.
“The technology added to this combine gives the farmer the power to execute, monitor and analyze every stage of the harvesting operation,” Nelson said. “In addition, the technology solutions pave the way for new automation features and functionality.”
The T6 Series combine: corner-office comfort
A comfortable operator is a more productive operator. John Deere says it designed these combines to be among the most comfortable the company has ever produced.
A 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.
“The comfort and convenience updates help reduce distractions that can take the operator’s attention away from the task at hand,” Nelson said. “Combined with the X9 and S7 Series combines, we now have a combine for farmers of all scales.”
To learn more about the new T6 800 combines, visit JohnDeere.com or contact your local John Deere dealer.
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