John Deere Combines

Raising your expectations

John Deere Combines Harvesting nearly half the worlds grain and still growing

The John Deere Difference

More than 80 years of experience designing and building high quality
harvesting equipment
Five different combine lines
Available with integrated technology solutions

Then:
John Deere began manufacturing combines in 1927 with the model No.1 and No.2
The model 55, John Deeres first self-propelled combine, was first sold in 1947
The 630 combine was designed and built in Zweibrcken, starting in 1965, for the high yielding,
long straw grain crops found in Europe.

Now:
John Deere holds 45.5% market share worldwide
Has four state-of-the-art factories on four different continents
Offers four different threshing and separating technologies
Has sold more than 1.1 million combines in the past 80 years

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Harvesting nearly half the worlds

grain and still growing
Manufacturing excellence is a hallmark of John Deere. Nowhere is this more evident than in the John Deere combine
line-up. These machines are largely the result of a tremendous investment into research and development, as well as
manufacturing technologies.
But theres another significant contributor to the quality of these machines our focus on meeting customer needs.
Starting in 1927 in North America and since 1965 in Europe, we have been providing innovative solutions that help farmers
and contractors harvest more easily, efficiently and effectively.
John Deere is more than just a visionary manufacturing company. It is an organisation dedicated to helping you produce
and harvest crops to feed the world. The best way we can do this is by developing equipment that takes your harvesting
experience to the next level.
How do we do that? By offering i-Solutions packages that make the harvest season incredibly productive or by adding a
ProDrive transmission that doesnt require shifting while in the field for less operator stress. Or even by fitting combines
with simple improvements such as the new CommandCenter display providing more intuitive operation for easier
harvesting.
Add it all up and the result is a commitment to the harvesting business that truly helps forward the business of harvest.
No wonder John Deere combines are now harvesting nearly half the worlds grain and still growing.

Table Of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................2-3
Worldwide Manufacturing Facilities ............................. 4-5
Experience/Engineering/Production Quality............... 6-7
Customer Comments......................................................8-13
Product Line Overview.................................................14-15
i-Series .......................................................................... 16-17
600R Series Platforms .................................................18-19
CWS-Series 2 Platforms and Feederhouse...............20-21
Feederhouse for W, T, C, S-Series........................... ... 22-23
600C Corn Heads.........................................................24-25
Grain and Straw Quality ..............................................26-27
Separation Systems
S-Series ...................................................................28-29
S-Series Cleaning Shoe.......................................... 30-31
C-Series ................................................................... 32-33
T-Series ...................................................................34-35
W and CWS-Series ................................................. 36-37
W, T and C-Series Cleaning System.......................38-39
CWS-Series 2 Separation and Cleaning System.......40-41
Grain Handling
S-Series ................................................................... 42-43
W, T and C-Series ...................................................44-45
Chopping..................................................... .................46-47
Windrowing...................................................................48-49
Residue Management CWS-Series 2...........................50-51
Engines......................................................................... 52-55
Drivelines...................................................................... 56-59
ProDrive................................................ ........................60-61
Cab Controls................................................................. 62-63
CommandCenter ..........................................................64-65
Combine Optimisation.................................................66-67
CWS-Series 2 Cab Controls.........................................68-69
HarvestDoc and HarvestMonitor...............................70-71
AutoTrac.and GreenStar Common Components...... 72-73
HarvestSmart............................................................ 74-75
HillMaster...................................................................... 76-77
Parts.............................................................................. 78-79
Service/Support......................................................80-81
S-Series Specifications.................................. ..............82-83
C-Series Specifications.................................. ..............84-85
T-Series Specifications.................................. ..............86-87
W-Series Specifications................................ ..............88-89
CWS-Series 2 Specifications............................. .........90-91

John Deere Combines Worldwide Manufacturing Facilities

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Partnering With Those

Who Feed the World
With four manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia, North America and South America,
John Deere is a worldwide leader in combine production. See the list below of each factory
to learn where John Deere combines are operating worldwide.

1. John Deere Harvester Works

East Moline, Illinois, USA

3. John Deere Werke Zweibrcken

Zweibrcken, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Nearly half of the combines sold in the world are produced by John Deere. Many of these are produced
at John Deeres Harvester Works, USA, birthplace of the S-Series combines and 600C-Series corn head.
With over 8,000 S-Series combines produced each year this makes STS technology the most successful
harvesting technology available today. The drive for reliability continues to keep us focused on the highest
quality standards.

With roots stretching all the way to 1863, John Deere Werke Zweibrcken, Germany, is a centre for
excellence in the development and production of combines & SPFH. Farmers and contractors have come
to appreciate our proven machines for their well known John Deere quality, performance and reliability in
a wide range of crops and conditions both in Europe and across the world.

2. John Deere Horizontina

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Production capacity has dramatically expanded at John Deere Horizontina, Brazil, to serve the needs of not
only South American markets but also European economy machine markets. The CWS 1450 and 1550 Series
(2 models) have gained a solid reputation for providing reliable field performance at a reasonable price. This
plant also assembles S-Series combines for fleet owners with up to 50,000 hectare farms in Mato Grosso.

4. John Deere Jiamusi Works

Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China
Agricultural production in China is already immense but its potential is staggering. To serve this emerging
giant, John Deere Jiamusi Works continues to build its reputation as a manufacturer of dependable,
efficient, high quality John Deere combines and other agricultural machinery. The facility offers the same
quality standards and processes that other John Deere factories use along with the same customer
focus.

John Deere Combines Experience/Engineering/Production Quality

Intelligent. Innovative. Integrated.

A legacy of harvesting excellence.
It was John Deere himself who set the highest standards for excellence that ultimately
redefined the word success. By always putting customers first and investing heavily
in research and development, worldwide testing and production quality, John Deere
has become a respected name worldwide for extremely reliable machines, made to
handle the full range of demands from all corners of the earth a truly international
name you can trust. Its a tradition that lives on today in our harvesting equipment.
Youll find the highest quality harvesting equipment at all John Deere combine
factories. That includes John Deere Werke Zweibrcken, considered the competence
centre for self-propelled harvesting equipment in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
With many of the industrys leading professionals in harvesting, John Deere continues
to build upon its success with new innovations such as the new T-Series combines.
We strive to not simply meet your expectations but to exceed them. Not just because
its good business but because its the right thing to do.

I will never put my name on a product that does not have

in it the best that is in me. John Deere

John Deere manufactures more than 15,000 combines each year in four factories.
Worldwide, John Deere has manufactured more than 1.1 million combines since 1927.

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Lutz Bischoff, Design Engineer

Every day, John Deere engineers around the world are working on
innovations and new features to benefit our customers. Recent
examples of industry leading innovative technology include
HillMaster, HarvestSmart, AutoTrac, ProDrive and the T-Series
concept.

Benjamin Bchner, Sr. Quality Engineer

Our goal is to always provide the best-in-class product and
manufacturing quality. That goal is captured very well in our
Reliability Is Our Strength motto. Customers all around the globe
can depend on us. This drives John Deere in everything we do.

Harald Freyer, Manager, Test Department

With our machines being tested all year round, all over the world
and in completely different conditions, we ensure that our
combines deliver the best possible performance and reliability.
Within the test department we continuously improve our test
procedures and our analysis methods to develop an extremely
reliable product in a short period to fulfil all your farming
requirements.

John Deere Combines: Contractors

Theres nothing more reliable than a

John Deere. I should know, I run a fleet of
seven of them.
Its all about trust and confidence. My customers expect it. I expect it. And youd
better believe it, John Deere combines deliver.
Ive always found John Deeres hybrid technology to be extremely reliable, especially
in green and damp straw. The cutting platforms are outstanding in laid crops and
direct cutting with oilseed rape is also very good.
These machines harvest just over 7,000 hectares a year including wheat, barley,
linseed, oilseed rape and beans on a dozen different farms. The wheat output is
averaging about 45 tonnes per hour, sometimes 50 when conditions are right. I
couldnt ask for better efficiency.
When its time to harvest, you need to be ready to go or we dont get the work.
That means my machines are all working at the same time. Ive never had to worry
about them. Weve always got through harvest without any breakdowns.

Peter Reynolds, successful contractor who trusts John Deere to provide all the
reliability, uptime, efficiency and expert service he needs to run his business.

The John Deere Difference

Premium combine lines that deliver outstanding productivity
Integrated technology solutions
A broad dealer network for excellent customer support

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Meet Peter Reynolds, owner of a

successful contracting business
He runs seven combines including two proven
C-Series machines featuring the narrowest
transport width without compromising output
and the new high capacity walker T-Series
machines, allowing him to meet all of his
customers requirements.
His T-Series combines provide excellent straw
quality and the highest capacity for his customers
needing good straw for bedding and willing to
pay for it.
All of Peters machines are i-Series combines.
AutoTrac and HarvestSmart enable him to utilise
his combines maximum potential and the
mapping lets him offer a complete package to his
customers.
As a contractor, he views reliability and uptime as
critical to his business success.
Peter needs a good, reliable back-up service to
follow the combine around and parts back-up is a
necessity.

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John Deere Combines: Large Arable Producer

Grain quality and output doesnt get any

better than this.

Meet Stephan Devlin, farmer of

1450 hectares some owned, some
rented.

Efficiency is what I need and there is none better than my John Deere S690i.
The straw chopper has a powered spreader powering the chaff into the chopped
straw providing an even spread across the full cutting width of the combine.
The chop quality is second to none and sets the fields up perfectly for my min-till
cultivations.

Stephan needed a reliable combine, big enough to

harvest all his land and versatile enough to cut all
his crops, ranging from oilseed rape to corn.

The capacity has to be large because of the size of our operation. Last harvest
we were consistently getting grain outputs of 55 to 60 tonnes an hour.
The unloading rate was incredibly fast, too. It only takes a minute and a half to
empty the huge 11,000 litre tank.
The AutoTrac feature drives the combine better than we can. We just set the
line from A to B and the combine drives straight down the field, even on hills.
The intelligent option means you just sit back and let the machine get on with
the harvest.

Stephan Devlin, large arable farmer who depends on John Deere to provide him
with all the capacity he needs for all his land.

The John Deere Difference

A range of combine solutions
Integrated technology solutions
Many credit options available

Stephan also chops most of his straw, requiring

an evenly spread distribution a must for his
minimum-tillage operations.
His land is filled with rolling hills and steep slopes
and thats why Stephan chose the HillMaster
feature for his i-Series combine.
The i-Series package gave him up to 23% extra
capacity. HillMaster allowed him to ride level on
slopes close to 22% very comfortably and ensures
that he can utilise the machines full capacity at
all times. ProDrive also gave him unmatched
hill-climbing capabilities.

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John Deere Combines: Medium Arable Producer

Im breaking all the harvest

records my father set.
My father always set the performance bar very high. He didnt just talk about it,
he lived it. For years, his combines output, crop yields and grain quality were
always the best in the whole area. I learned a lot from him the virtues of
honesty, integrity, hard work and reaping what you sow. Now, Im teaching him
a thing or two.
The W540i is our first-ever i-Series combine. I wanted a machine with all the
features I need to run a modern, highly efficient farm business and capable of
harvesting a variety of crops. With a compact and efficient design that produces
the very best grain quality, plus assisted steering and yield mapping, the W540i
delivers all I need.
With AutoTrac, I also could see the potential of the HarvestSmart automatic
feedrate control. The automatic steering lets you really look and listen to the
combine in the field and it feels great knowing its working at 100% capacity all
day long. Does my father mind Im doing better? Not at all. His smile says it all.

Martin Schulster, medium arable farmer who knows all about John Deeres proud
legacy and commitment to family farms.

The John Deere Difference

Combines designed to provide excellent grain and straw quality, as well as a
premium operator experience
Strong dealer network for excellent customer service

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Meet Martin Schuster,

fifth-generation owner/
operator, family farm
Martin farms 160 hectares with
wheat as his primary crop. He
needs the straw for his familys
200-head dairy herd.
Martin also bales and sells his
straw, so straw quality is a must.
Located in a hilly area with
narrow roads, transport width
and a combine levelling option
are very important.
Martin has run John Deere
HillMaster combines for many
years and now operates a W540i
HillMaster that provides
maximum output from his walker
combine, as well as stability on
steep slopes.

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John Deere Combines Product Line Overview

A broad product line for a wide array of needs

5 different combine models, 4 different separator concepts - John Deere delivers the perfect machine for your applicatons, regardless of crop type, conditions or location.

CWS-Series 2 Combines
Use proven walker technology for a dependable performance
Economical choice
Cab provides optimum visibility and outstanding capacity
1450 Series 2 1550 Series 2

W-Series Combines
Known for reliability
Well suited to areas with high yields
Features walker technology
Gently handles crop and provides excellent straw quality
Available with HillMaster
Available with all premium features and productivity-enhancing
i-Series packages
W540 W540i W550 W550i W650 W650i W660 W660i

T-Series Combines
Premium operator experience
Outstanding quality outputs, including grain and straw quality
Offered with a premium straw chopper to spread chaff while windrowing
straw
Available with HillMaster
Available with all premium features and productivity-enhancing
i-Series packages
T550 T550i T560 T560i T660 T660i T670 T670i

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C-Series Combines
Hybrid combines
Features the often-imitated multi-tine separation system
Provides exceptional in-field performance
Sized for easy road transport
Available with HillMaster
Available with all premium features and productivity-enhancing i-Series packages
C670 C670i

S-Series Combines
The most modern rotary combine technology
S-Series technology provides high separator capacity and exceptional grain quality
Highly durable & simple design
Available with HillMaster a feature not offered on any competitive combines this size
Available with all premium features and standard with the productivity-enhancing i-Series package
S690i

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John Deere i-Series

Get up to 23% more harvesting productivity

All W, T and C-Series combines from John Deere are available as i-Series, which is standard on the S690i. With
productivity enhanced technology, its proven to boost your output by up to 23%.* Choose from these packages:
i-Pro

i-Complete

This top-of-the-line package lets you take full advantage of available

harvest technology. With i-Series Pro, you get the best of everything
John Deere has to offer: documentation software, hands-free harvesting,
shiftless operation during harvest and maximised throughput.

Everything you need to maximise your combine output. Complete with

HarvestSmart, AutoTrac and HarvestDoc, the machine will arrive with all the
necessary components. Receiver and screen included.

Package includes:
ProDrive. This automatic-shift transmission removes the hassles associated
with hilly terrain. It also provides a significantly higher torque when
operating at harvesting speeds and on the road, resulting in better
performance. ProDrive also includes a differential lock in base equipment.

This option allows customers who already own a StarFire receiver and a
GreenStar 2 display to make full use of the harvesting capacity without
additional investments.

HarvestSmart. Consistently get the most out of your combines capacity

with HarvestSmart. The system ensures you maintain a consistent feed rate
by changing ground speed to compensate for crop variation. ProDrive
further enhances the performance and efficiency of HarvestSmart.

i-Complete Ready

i-Pro Ready
This option allows customers who already own a StarFire receiver and a
GreenStar 2 display to make full use of the harvesting capacity without
additional investments.

HarvestDoc. Capture yield and mapping information for every part of every
field with HarvestDoc. Use this data to make informed planning decisions.
To learn more see page 70.
AutoTrac. Our satellite based steering systems lets you get the most out of
every pass in the field hands free. Always a full cut, AutoTrac increases
efficiency and takes the strain off the operator. The large, high-resolution
GreenStar 2600 touch screen display makes it easy to control. Learn more
on page 72.
* Tests in collaboration with Weihenstephan University of Applied Science (2006) showed that the combination of AutoTrac and HarvestSmart delivers
up to 23% more throughput (measured in t/h) over a manually steered and operated machine.

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How productivity stacks up

As this chart shows, i-Series package adds up to 23% more output. So whats
best? That depends on your harvesting needs. Whatever your requirements
capacity, threshing design, residue management or price your John Deere
dealer can help you select a combine and equip it for maximum harvest
potential.

The Advantage of i-Series

W-Series

T-Series

Relative Seasonal
productivity

C-Series

S-Series

Potential productivity gain when equipped

with i-Series package

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John Deere Combines: 600R Series Platforms

Maximise your harvest potential

with the 600R Series Platforms
Put one of the John Deere 600R Series Platforms on your combine and youll get lower, faster cutting that
you can easily adjust to suit your conditions.
Available in widths from 4.30 to 9.15 metres, the 600R Platforms feature stainless steel feed plates to
help keep crop sliding smoothly into the four-way adjustable auger, while the epicyclical counterbalanced
knife drive provides almost vibration-free cutting with less shatter loss. And to help you start quickly
every day, all 600R Platforms feature single-point attachment of electrical and hydraulic lines as well as
latch pin engagement and no daily maintenance.

MODEL
614R
616R
618R
620R
622R
625R
630R

WIDTH

4.30 m (14 ft)

4.85 m (16 ft)
5.50 m (18 ft)
6.10 m (20 ft)
6.70 m (22 ft)
7.60 m (25 ft)
9.15 m (30 ft)

All 600R Series platforms can easily be switched between

any W, T, C and S-Series or appropriately equipped
1450 / 1550 Series 2 combines

To provide additional harvesting versatility, John Deere

combines are compatible with Zrn header equipment.
Get all-crop capability with the Premium Flow cutting
platform or choose a harvesting solution developed
specifically for rape, sunflowers or peas.

The John Deere Difference

Automatic cutting height and ground pressure give you the versatility to harvest in a wide range of conditions
HeaderTrak system automatically maintains cutting height, even over rough ground
Variety of widths lets you choose the platform that fits your fields and roads

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1. A positive, epicyclical gearcase knife drive provides in-line knife motion for
almost vibration-free operation. The counter-balanced drive provides smoother
cutting, less shatter loss. Non-clog knife guards fully enclose the knives for
cleaner cutting. Higher knife speed, double cut knife system and longer knife
stroke enhance cutting capacity. Knife sections are self-cleaning and bolted for
easy replacement in the field.
2. With the small diameter reel tube, open ends and open spider frames,
this allows the best possible visibility to the knife, and crop dividers for the
operator.
3. Stainless steel feed plates in front of the auger will never rust. Smooth,
even feeding to the intake auger, year after year, season after season.

4. The massive, 660 mm intake auger provides plenty of feeding capacity. Plus,
you can adjust the auger four ways (up/down and fore/aft) to ensure smooth,
higher capacity material flow. You get much better feeding performance in
difficult conditions.
5. Retractable fingers are positioned the full length of the auger to smooth
feeding and boost capacity. Breakaway grooves and retainers are standard;
no chance of a broken finger entering the combine.
6. Short and long folding crop dividers. Simply fold the dividers into the platform
for transport; no need to remove them before you drive on the road. No need
to carry heavy attachments or to look for a storage place, either.

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John Deere Combines: CWS-Series 2 Platforms and Feederhouse

Series 2 Platform and Feederhouse:

proof that performance can be
economical
Besides the full range of 600 Series platforms, John Deere also offers, for the
1450-1550 Series 2 combines, the 300 Series platform, a header which comes
with first-class features at an economical price. These platforms are made to
complement the throughput capacity of Series 2 combines and so are equipped
for productivity. A stainless steel cutting table, hydraulic reel drive and adjustable
table length are just a few of the features that deliver outstanding cutting
performance.
To help you maximise feeding in every field and crop, the distance from the
cutterbar to the auger is adjustable. For short straw, peas and light crop, position
the cutterbar close to the auger. For tangled, wet or tall crop, increase the
distance. You can also tilt the floor up to 9 degrees to handle changing field or
crop conditions and tyre combinations.
So dont settle for a competitive platform when you can have John Deere quality
at a great price. Talk to your dealer about which 300 Series platform is right for
your operation.
300 Series Platforms*

* Not for UK and Ireland.

Model

Width

316
319

4.80 m
5.70 m

The John Deere Difference

300 Series platforms offer exceptional cutting at a very economical price
Simple adjustments make it easy to match conditions for optimum performance
Heavy duty reverser dislodges the most stubborn plugs to help you keep pace in tough conditions

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Now, its your choice

Superior cutting performance comes in all shapes and sizes. 300 Series platforms are an
economical choice with first class features. Or, for even higher productivity, choose deluxe 600R
Series platforms (see pages 18 19). The following features are just a sample of many high value
characteristics of the 600R Series platforms:

Rugged feederhouse offers 3-strand (1450

CWS-Series 2) or 4-strand (1550 CWS-Series 2)
conveyor chain for all-crop, all-condition feeding.
Theres no need to switch to different slats,
drums or chains costly, time-consuming
changeovers that can affect your productivity.

A stainless steel feedplate runs the full width of

the platform to improve feeding. Virtually
rustproof, it never requires painting or polishing.

Single lever latching gives you the ultimate in

header hook-up convenience. One lever
connects the multicoupler, engaging the
hydraulics, electrics and platform attachment
pins. (Available for 600R Series platforms on
the CWS-Series 2)

HeaderTrak controls harvest more grain at faster speeds in any terrain. Thats the beauty of
HeaderTrak automatic header control (optional with 600R Series platforms). Its an excellent
system for working on slopes, uneven ground or in laid crops.

Engage the ground float control to

achieve a really close cut, ideal for laid
cereals or crops like peas. Ground
pressure is adjustable to match varying
soil and crop conditions.

Touch the stubble height button for

a smooth, consistent stubble height control.
Four sensors under the header monitor correct
header height and lateral tilt for perfect ground
following. And a dial adjustment lets you select a
perfect stubble height.

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John Deere Combines: Feederhouse for W-, T-, C- and S-Series Combines

Heavy duty feeding for

high yielding fields
The feederhouse has one of the most difficult jobs of any system on the combine.
It needs to feed crop in a consistent layer to the separating system, in crop which
can vary from one metre to the next.
How do we accomplish this? We use a heavy duty conveyor chain that turns on a
large, floating front drum. This design contributes to a smooth crop flow.
Because we use a long feederhouse design we offer better visibility to the front
end and smoother feeding.
Other advantages to the John Deere system: We use a high-torque, high strength
slip clutch, which provides the capacity to handle the toughest, greenest crops.
Theres also the 80 hp reverser on the W, T, C-Series machine and a massive
135 hp on the S-Series, which takes power from the engine for consistent,
dependable performance. Finally, our straight-through feeding design ensures
that the feeding, threshing and separating components are the same width,
so the crop mat is less likely to change direction or shape.
Add it all up, and you get a feeding system that has the capacity to efficiently
handle a heavy crop mat, all without slug feeding.

The John Deere Difference

High strength components stand up to green, high yield crops
Design contributes to smooth crop flow into separator
The long feederhouse provides a shallow angle of cut and a thin, uniform crop mat

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Stone trap
protects the cylinder
and concave. Open
and empty with just
one lever.

Excellent visibility
no need to lean
forward on the edge
of your seat to see
the platform.

Adjustable
feederhouse
maximises performance in all conditions
from short, dry straw
to long, wet crop.

Feederhouse
reverser lets you
remove the toughest
clogs so you can get
back to harvesting.

Single-lever
multicoupler
provides the ultimate
in header hook-up
convenience.

High capacity
feederhouse for
S-Series a proven
productivity boost for
your John Deere
combine.

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John Deere Combines: 600C Corn Heads

Bonus feature for our corn head design. When

its time to move to the next field, switching from
field to transport takes only a matter of seconds.
Choose from 6 and 8 row models to match your
combine capacity and operation.

The John Deere Difference

Tremendous material handling
Decreased cob loss
Improved residue processing
Better overall harvesting performance

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High speed harvesting

with 600C Corn Heads
Higher yields and hybrids with tougher stalks these advantages become challenges at
harvest. To address these challenges, John Deere brings you the 600C corn heads.

The geometry of these stalk rolls improves

material handling. Stalks are pulled more
smoothly through the rolls for less
stripping. But because our stalk rolls are
faster and have additional blades, they
also provide more complete residue
breakdown.

The 600C-Series is made for reliability. All gearcase components were designed for strength, so
you have the power to cut through tough stalks. Our fluted and knife rolls have an opposing
blade design for aggressive cutting and crimping.
And to make sure every kernel makes it inside the combine, the gathering chains, auger and
trough are all designed to give tremendous performance. Youll see fewer tossed ears, less ear
shelling and less free grain in the trough.
The result: A better corn head. Your dealer can provide you more details about the 600C-Series
corn heads.
The design of the auger and trough allow
smoother, more complete feeding, for a
robust harvesting performance.
Optional CommandTouch Multi-Speed Feederhouse Drive System
delivers higher capacity feeding in the heaviest yielding corn. A reliable
PowerShift transmission provides up to 42% more torque capacity and
enables operation of the corn head in five speed ranges. Adjust the
speed of your corn head easily from the cab by pressing one button on
the multi function lever. And with the larger feederhouse lift cylinders
you are able to handle 12 row corn heads easily.

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John Deere Combines: Grain and Straw Quality

Straw and grain quality doesnt

get any better than this.

Combine Performance
Loss

Whether youre focused on the condition of your grain or wanting to bale your
straw, you can depend on excellent quality from your John Deere combine.
Our T-Series combine, for example, delivers high output whilst maintaining
excellent straw quality at the ideal length and uniformity you demand.
John Deere combines are renowned for their grain quality and with a full range of
machines we can meet all your harvesting needs.
Advanced threshing and separation technology.
John Deere has always been at the forefront of innovative harvesting design to
meet your business requirements. You can depend on the latest technology that
carefully balances threshing, separation, and cleaning systems to ensure ease of
use and reliable, high-performance operation.
Our latest threshing and separation technology is the most advanced ever,
keeping a clear focus on grain quality, straw quality and fuel consumption.
John Deere is the only manufacturer that offers the full range of threshing
technologies that delivers the right combine for your business. See chart for the
performance characteristics of our four different threshing technologies.

t/hr

Conventional Walker W-Series Hybrid Rotary C-Series

Advanced Rotary S-Series
Tangential Walker T-Series
Above you can see a chart of loss against throughput. With
all combines as throughput increase, so to, does loss. At any
given point of throughput or loss we can compare each
combine technology. In this chart we represent how the
different threshing and separation systems work and
compare as output increases. For example, the harder you
push a walker machine the greater the losses, but if you
choose a tangential walker machine (T-Series) you are able to
increase your output at the same losses. The C-Series output
continues to increase for the same loss as you advance to our
highest capacity combine S-Series where we have the most
stable performance curve delivering high output throughout
a long working day.

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Why a compact cleaning shoe is better.

To balance the highest threshing and separation capacity offered by the
S-Series, John Deere uses a unique cleaning shoe design to offer our customers
the greatest cleaning density and highest performance level. Its proof you can
get the biggest results from a small package.
Heres the inside story. As youre operating your combine, the chaff load on the
shoe is always in motion, especially with changing speeds and slopes. So how
do you maintain a uniform flow above the sieves to make sure all the grain is
separated while keeping the grain tank free from chaff and dirt?
Imagine the chaff and clean grain load above the sieves as the surface of a
balloon. As the sieve area gets bigger, the balloon expands. That means the
chaff and grain mat above the sieve gets thinner just as the balloons rubber
surface gets thinner. The chances of seeing a hole in the mat of material
airborne above the sieve like a puncture in the surface of the balloon is
increased. The result: poor cleaning shoe performance or a flat balloon.
For this reason, John Deere has adopted advanced technology to deliver high
shoe performance versus large dimensions. Our cleaning shoes feature auger
bed preparation, multiple steps, and pre-cleaner separation all features that
ensure the right delivery of material and airflow for the cleaning shoe. In
addition, John Deere cleaning shoe operates at higher speeds and longer shoe
strokes. That makes our machines less sensitive to adjustment and slopes than
other combines.

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John Deere Combines: S-Series Separation System

The perfect balance of

capacity and quality

S-Series tri-stream crop flow

delivers more uniform crop flow.
The John Deere tri-stream feeding system
overcomes the problems often seen in
conventional rotary designs. Notice the front
of the module is composed of three feed
sections. In front of the rotor the feed
accelerator prepares the crop flow as the
module spins, material is delivered by the
feed accelerator and the tri-stream feeding
process around the whole circumference of
the rotor. Rather than cork screwing material
through the separator module a prime
cause of poor separator performance our
design guides crop into the module in three
streams. This provides smoother, more
uniform material flow, especially in
high-moisture, high-yielding crops and green
conditions.

With John Deere S-Series single-tine separation, you dont

have to sacrifice quality for capacity; the high performance
rotor of the single-tine separation system gives you both.
How? The High Performance Rotor features a tapered front
section to reduce rotor load and engine power requirements
and to improve the efficiency of the entire threshing and
separating system. Because the amount of force required to
drive crop through the system is reduced.
Finally, single tine separation gives you an ideal balance of
capacity, grain and straw quality. For producers who need a
combine with impressive productivity, look no further than
the S690i. Because of its innovative single-tine separation
system, this combine delivers both high grain quality and
tremendous overall performance. The separation design is
rugged enough to give you hours and hours of dependable
reliable operation, but is simple enough to be maintained
quickly & easily.

The John Deere Difference

John Deere single-rotor design gives increased capacity and smooth material flow
Tine separation pull-and-release action reduces horsepower requirements, and handles all crops, all conditions
John Deere stepped rotor cage design gives crop room to expand ideal for heavy, green, tough threshing conditions

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High Performance Rotor technology reduces the force required to move material through the combine by up to 20%.
Go from one crop to another
simply by changing the
concave.
Thats the versatility of the S-Series
combines. Its the best choice whether
youre harvesting wheat, barley,
soybeans, maize, rice and many others.
Simply choose one of these three
concaves to match your needs:
1. A small / small / large concave
configuration is standard on the
S-Series combines. This configuration
has been chosen for optimum
performance in European small grain
crops.

Stage 1
Crop flows from the feed accelerator via the
tri-stream feeding section into the threshing
section of the S-Series module. The rifling
grooves on the threshing elements allow the
bullet-shaped rotor to move large volumes of
crop material through the rotor more
efficiently the same way rifling in the barrel of
a gun allows a bullet to move more efficiently.
Rifled elements grip the crop material,
providing a pulling action to help even the
crop flow, allowing the rotor to deliver better
threshing performance.

Stage 2
The crop is propelled rearward from the
threshing section to the separating section by
heavy-duty vanes on the top cover shown
here. Unlike conventional rotaries, John Deere
rotaries have always featured the elliptical
design giving rise to the pull and release
principal that is so effective in high moisture
crop conditions.

Stage 3
Six rows of separator tines are angled to comb
and penetrate the crop mat.
Youll put more grain in the tank, especially in
green conditions and crops with heavy
material loads. Tine technology is used in all
John Deere combines helping to ensure youre
gentle on the straw. Our proven fingerbar
separator grates are made of cast, nodular
iron and feature removable sections giving
you easy access to the tines whilst our
open-finger design virtually eliminates
plugging.

Stage 4
Crop material is swept away from the rear of
the module by the discharge housing and
discharge beater. A longer discharge grate
below the beater makes sure even the last
remaining grains get into the grain tank.
Vanes on the discharge housing spread
material for a more uniform flow to the
chopper.

2. Round bar concaves for use in maize.

3. Optional full large wire configurations
can be used for optimal performance
in large grain crops for example Beans.
It is relatively easy to change the
concave, taking less time than you may
think. Once youve changed the
concave, simply pull the lever of the
dual-speed rotor drive gearbox and
choose the right speed to match your
crop.

The streamlined High Performance Rotor design doesnt sap

horsepower like conventional rotary designs while you increase
ground speeds. This easier, smoother crop flow reduces the

potential for rotor growling at high feedrates, even in damp

conditions. This is especially beneficial when harvesting early or
late in the day, or anytime conditions impair crop flow.

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John Deere Combines: S-Series Cleaning Shoe

High-capacity cleaning with

easy in-cab adjustment
Threshing and separating capacity is of no use without the
cleaning capacity to match. So to give you exceptionally clean
grain samples, no matter what the yields or crop conditions, the
John Deere S-Series combines feature our Dyna-Flo II cleaning
system.
The Dyna-Flo II system was developed specifically to match the
capacity of the S-Series combine and features an extended chaffer
design included within the newly introduced high performance
package. Dyna-Flo II cleaning offers you high-volume cleaning
action, with in-cab electronic adjustment of sieve settings. Choose
from the general purpose chaffer or specialty chaffers for corn
and grass seed.
Dyna-Flo II cleaning system
The Dyna-Flo II cleaning system was designed specially for the
S690 combine. Choose an adjustable general purpose chaffer and
sieve (standard) for most crops and conditions or an adjustable
deep tooth chaffer and sieve for corn harvest.
When it comes to shoe stroke speed, this system has the fastest of
any shoe on the market.

The John Deere Difference

For the S-Series combines, John Deere Dyna-Flo II cleaning system delivers high-volume cleaning action for extra clean, high-quality samples
Electronic shoe adjustments lets you quickly match cleaning performance to crops and conditions on-the-go from the cab
The S-Series shoe has the fastest speed and stroke of any shoe on the market

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Dyna-Flo II. The ultimate in high-volume cleaning

Stage 1
Four conveyor augers are located beneath
the concave, where the volume of separated
material is highest to evenly move material
into the cleaning system. Note the deep
auger troughs; they provide uniform
distribution of material to the cleaning
system with less bunching, even on side
slopes even when ascending or descending
hills the augers move material evenly and at
a set pace on to the cleaning shoe.

Stage 2
The new Dyna-Flo II cleaning fan blows a
high volume of air across the full width of
the cleaning shoe with an improved air
distribution between the front and rear part
of the cleaning shoe. About 30% of
high-velocity air flows to the front chaffer;
70% of high-volume air is guided to the rear
chaffer and sieve. A steep pressure curve
delivers high pressure with less volume loss.
The result? Maximum efficiency and a clean
grain tank sample.

Stage 3
Material from the separator is pre-cleaned
in two stages. The front fixed chaffer is the
first step before reaching the main sieve,
helping to thin the crop mat. The raised
front chaffer pre-cleans up to 40% of free
grain before it reaches the rear chaffer. Air
from the cleaning fan elevates any light
material travelling over the end of the raised
front chaffer. This results in more aggressive separation of material at the step pan
and increased cleaning performance.

Stage 4
The two-piece front and rear chaffer and
the single-piece sieve are designed
specifically for the S-Series combine. This
robust design allows our cleaning shoe to
operate at a longer stroke and higher speed
than other combines. The result: a
high-performance, compact design that
reduces slope sensitivity while delivering
perfect results proving again how our
intelligent design makes the difference for
you.

NEW
Side Hill Kit helps prevent grain loss on slopes.
If youre concerned about grain sliding to the downhill side of the combine and overloading one side of the cleaning shoe, dont worry. Our Side Hill Kit helps hold grain
to each part of the shoe. That allows more grain to fall through to the sieve and help eliminate any grain loss from driving on hillsides.

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John Deere Combines: C-Series Separation System

Tine system feeds and separates in style

Harvest more hectares per day in conditions that paralyze other combines with C-Series Separation. The
John Deere pull and release action allows superb material handling in wet conditions and provides better
straw quality.

Compact design for easy and safe road transport.

Youll not only harvest more per day in severe conditions with a C-Series
combine, you can take it on the road when youre done. Thanks to the
innovative John Deere hybrid design, the C-Series combine is slim
enough to drive on public roads. So if youre transporting your combine
on the road frequently, the C-Series is an ideal choice.

Heres how our innovative system works: The crop mat enters the system through a large cylinder and concave,
which provides a high level of threshing and separation. Two heavy-duty, counter-rotating tine separators
vigorously comb the crop mat, providing a secondary threshing action that effectively frees the grain and
results in higher grain quality. The eccentric position of the separators releases material at the top of the
housing and intensifies separation at the bottom through large finger grates. At the rear, the positive discharge
beater provides high performance, even in severe harvest conditions.
Superior separation, tremendous capacity, exceptional grain quality: all from the C-Series combines from
John Deere.

There are many advantages to the separation system on the C-Series

combines, but one thats not always recognized is that the C-Series design
allows this combine to have a narrow transport width. This combine
transports easily, yet works well in a variety of conditions, making it ideal for
customers who need high output in a small package.

The John Deere Difference

Extra-large 660 mm diameter threshing cylinder delivers outstanding all-crop, all-condition capacity, yet a gentle threshing action for superior grain quality
Long-wrap concave provides quick separation, further enhancing grain quality
C-Series technology expands productive harvesting hours in tough conditions; lets you cut earlier in the day and later in the evening

Reaching new heights in rice harvests: The C-Series system was originally
designed for rice harvest and shows this by setting the benchmark in its
overall performance in rice harvest.

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Advanced C-Series Separation lets you harvest more per day, even in punishing conditions
Stage 1: Threshing
Crop mat enters through a large cylinder and a
750 mm long concave. With 13 bars, the concave
provides aggressive threshing in tough,
hard-to-thresh crops with minimal grain and straw
damage. The open web design allows more grain
to fall through the openings; an open transition to
the beater prevents wrapping and slugging. The
result: smooth feeding in green and difficult
conditions including non-cereal crops.

Stage 2: Overshot beater

By using an overshot beater the C -Series combine
is able to maintain straw quality with high output.
The unique overshot beater design allows crop to
progress smoothly from the concave and cylinder
into the twin tine separator. There are no sharp
changes in crop direction thus straw quality is
maintained.

Stage 3: Separation
As the crop mat spirals rearward, its vigorously
combed by two counter-rotating tine separators.
These provide a pinch-and release action that
frees grain trapped in the straw and dramatically
reduces grain loss. It also minimizes power
consumption. The side-by-side separator design
provides a wide opening that accepts a large
volume of incoming crop. Because the tine
separators assist in threshing, you can lower the
cylinder speed, widen the concave clearance and
boost your grain quality and performance.

Stage 4: Discharge
Crop material flows smoothly and evenly into the
positive discharge beater. Whether youre
chopping or spreading, no matter how demanding
the harvesting conditions, you can depend on
outstanding performance with virtually no
plugging. High-performance, compact design that
reduces slope sensitivity while delivering perfect
results proving again how our intelligent design
makes a difference for you.

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John Deere Combines: T-Series Separation System

When capacity counts, get the biggest

walker combine on earth
Despite continuing innovations in rotary technology, walker-type combines are still the
harvesters of choice for many grain producers, especially those who must balance straw
quality with raw throughput. Inside the T-Series combine is the largest active harvesting
separation area of any walker system on the market.
3.36 m2 of powered separation area T-Series 6-walker combine and 2.80 m2 on a T-Series
5-walker combine allows a T-Series 5-walker to perform at the level of some conventional
6-walker combines.
The 6-walker T-Series combine performs in an up to now unknown capacity level for walker
combines.
The T-Series combines works by gently yet thoroughly separating the grain from the straw.
This is accomplished by having a smooth path for the crop to follow through the tangentially
mounted separator and a large wrap concave. Because there are no abrupt changes in
direction for the crop, we reduce the chance of grain or straw being pinched or otherwise
damaged. Walker separation releases trapped grain while treating valuable straw gently for
longer, easily baled straw.
Get high performance with no compromise in grain quality or straw quality all with the
T-Series combines.

The John Deere Difference

With the largest active separation area on a walker combine, the T-Series combine is ideal for growers seeking
large capacity
T-Series separation gently separates the grain from the straw to deliver unmatched straw and grain quality from
a multi cylinder combine
Models are available from 290 to 400 horsepower

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T-Series tangential tine technology: smooth, direct crop flow for superior straw and grain quality
Stage 1: Threshing cylinder
Crop enters through a large
cylinder and a large wrap angle
concave. By providing thorough
threshing, the concave begins a
smooth crop path with no abrupt
changes in direction, thereby
reducing the chance of grain or
straw being pinched or otherwise
damaged.

Youve never seen straw this

good.
Can straw be as valuable as the grain?
With the T-Series combines, the answer is
yes. With their unique tangential tine
technology, these combines deliver straw
quality thats second to none.

Stage 2: Overshot beater

This is the key difference between
the John Deere system and the
competition. The material is
passed from the cylinder into the
overshot beater, and as the name
suggest, moves over the top of the
beater. This is where straw quality
is maintained. With no sharp
direction changes the material
has a gentle transition from the
cylinder to the tangential tine
separator. With the crop falling
from a greater height, the large
area of the tangential tine
separator can be fully utilised
thus giving the larger separation
area.

Stage 3: Tine separator

The finger grate design known
from our C- & S-Series combines is
leveraged here too, releasing grain
that can easily get caught in a
dense crop mat, resulting in costly
losses. The tine separator
constantly combs this mat,
allowing this trapped grain to fall
through to the cleaning shoe. At
the same time, this tine separator
uses tine technology that treats
the straw gently for longer, easily
baled straw.

Stage 4: Rear beater

The rear beater smoothly transfers
the crop mat out of the tine
separator and passes the crop on
the walkers for the final step of
the separation process.

T-Series combines are also a popular

choice among producers who place
importance upon residue management.
With the premium residue management
package you can chop and spread, straw
and chaff, windrow straw while spreading
chaff to the sides, or windrow straw and
chaff. You can easily adjust the spread
pattern from the cab, even swing the
pattern from side to side to compensate
for strong crosswinds.

Stage 5: Walkers
Ideal for growers harvesting a
variety of difficult crops and
facing difficult conditions. The
walkers continue the separation
process while gently handling
straw to achieve top quality as
well as fuel efficiency. The open
grid design allows active grain
capturing.

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John Deere Combines: W-Series Separation System

Get all-crop, all-condition

performance
A design that works almost like magic. No matter how tough, thick, or tangled
the crop is when it enters the feederhouse, the separation systems on the
W-Series combines are made to handle it.
Start with walker separation. Proven in years of use and in a wide variety of
crops, walker separation gives you a tremendous balance of performance, grain
quality, and straw quality. The Power Separator drum at the rear of the walkers
(optional on some models) combs, thins, and accelerates the crop mat. This
allows trapped grain to fall through to the cleaning shoe. Steps behind the
Power Separator provide additional separation. The result: Hard-to-beat
performance in the widest possible range of crops and conditions.

Because of the versatility and effectiveness of a walker

separation system, the W-Series combines appeal to a
wide range of producers. The W-Series has both the
capacity and performance needed by custom harvesters
as well as owner-operators.

The John Deere Difference

Excellent all-purpose separation for a broad range of crops and conditions
Easily handles heavy volume and high-moisture crops
Low specific power requirement provides lower fuel consumption

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Stage 1
The large inertia drum and long concave
separation area can easily be set to perform
in a wide range of crops and conditions.
A speed differential between the crop and
drum speed results in thorough initial
separation. The large active separation
area of 1.80 m2 on 6 walker & 1.50 m2 on
5 walker W-Series is equivalent to that
offered on some competitive machines with
active preparation systems.

Stage 2
A large-diameter beater provides excellent
material handling and additional separation
as the second concave extends the
separation area (optional in some markets).
The concave is also adjustable.

Stage 3
Long walkers provide excellent separation in
difficult crops, gentle handling for higher
straw quality, and lower power consumption. Its a tremendous solution for growers
with varying crops and conditions. A grid
design allows active grain capturing.

Stage 4
The John Deere Power Separator (optional in
some markets) employs pull and release
technology. As straw is pulled over the
walker grids, the tines comb the crop mat,
opening channels for trapped grain to fall to
the cleaning shoe. The Power Separator
tines comb through the straw mat,
acce-lerating the crop, and thinning out the
straw layer. Ideal for heavy and dense crops.

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John Deere Combines: W-, T-, C-Series Cleaning Systems

Advanced cleaning system

blows the dust away
Available on the W-Series, T-Series and C-Series combines, the
Quadra-Flo cleaning system is so efficient, you can set the shoe
in the morning and forget about it.
The Quadra-Flo system provides a clean grain tank sample in all
conditions with minimal adjustments.
The reliable design teams heavy-duty augers with a dedicated
pre-cleaner, chaffer, sieve, and four independent dual flow fan
rotors to handle the heaviest volumes of material. Ideal for highyielding crops, the John Deere cleaning system ensures topquality grain. And when its time to change the settings,
adjustments are quick and easy.
SlopeMaster Fingers at the left and right-hand rear of the
cleaning shoe can be removed capturing free grain in very hilly
conditions. These intelligent holes are simple but effective
technology that shows the practical approach John Deere has,
helping you save even in the most challenging harvest
conditions.

The John Deere Difference

John Deere Quadra-Flo cleaning system delivers high-volume cleaning action for extra-clean,
high-quality samples
Easy, fast adjustments let you quickly match cleaning performance to crops and conditions
Electrically adjustable pre-cleaner for even more efficient cleaning capacity

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Quadra-Flo: The ultimate cleaning system

1. Heavy-duty conveyor augers handle
large volumes of grain with ease, ensuring an
even sieve load for efficient cleaning. Note
the deep auger troughs; they provide uniform
distribution of material to the cleaning
system with less bunching, even on side
slopes even when ascending or descending
hills the augers move material evenly and at a
set pace on to the cleaning shoe.

2. Four Dual-Flo cleaning fans blast a

strong, constant stream of chaff-eliminating
air in two directions. Using four separate fans
helps create a high-pressure differential that
blasts trash away while allowing grain to fall
to the shoe.

3. Dedicated pre-cleaner. Cleaning gets a

head start as high-velocity air moves through
the pre-cleaner to lift chaff and debris aloft,
away from the lower part of the grain layer. In
fact, 25 percent of the chaff is blown out by
the pre-cleaner. Around 1/3 of the grain is
pre-separated, falling directly onto the clean
grain auger, reducing the volume of grain and
chaff that passes to the chaffer and sieve.

4. Chaffer/sieve. By the time grain and

residue reach the chaffer and sieve, a large
part of the straw and debris has already been
removed. The separated grain is easily sorted
through the chaffer and sieve. Optional
electric adjustment of the cleaning shoe
makes optimisation simple.
The W-, T- and C-Series cleaning shoe features
adjustable louvers. All sieves are electrically
controlled and adjusted by an individual
actuator, which is directly connected to ensure
higher accuracy. Since no linkages are used,
sieves can be removed very easily. This system
features an automatic cleanout, which opens
the louvers before closing to allow cleaning
when making auto adjustments. Two integrated
shoe lights are available to make inspection
easier, day or night.

Grain sampling solution puts John Deeres

excellent grain quality close at hand.

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John Deere Combines: CWS-Series 2 Separation and Cleaning system

Smooth material flow,

unmatched straw quality
Never let tough, thick or tangled crop slow you down again. The
CWS-Series 2 feederhouse can take it all in, and John Deeres
feeding, threshing, cleaning and separating systems can handle
it. Theyre designed to accomplish this task effortlessly with
minimal adjustments required, allowing you to achieve the
highest grain and straw quality possible.
The high-capacity feederhouse delivers consistent material
flow, even in tough conditions. The big capacity threshing
system features a massive 610 mm cylinder diameter to help
harvest more grain. The straw walkers and cleaning system
deliver excellent separation and high efficiency cleaning. The
CWS-Series 2 combines, with their proven reputation and
economical price, are a great choice for producers just entering
the market or those carefully monitoring their cashflow.

The John Deere Difference

Proven John Deere cylinder walker separation provides superior all-crop capacity and
outstanding grain quality
Aggressive walker design delivers thorough separation for grain savings, plus perfect straw
quality for baling

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Walker separation: peak productivity in a wide range of crops and conditions

Stage 1
Crop material enters here, where a
600 mm long concave wrap provides quick and clean separation.
It handles all crops so you dont
need to change to other concaves. Plus, you can remove the
front of the grain pan quickly and
easily, saving you time and
money.

Stage 2
The John Deere Posi-Torq drive
senses changes in torque and
automatically tensions the drive
belt. This delivers smooth material
flow and consistent cylinder
speeds in varying conditions plus
reduced wear and longer belt life.

Stage 3
The straw walker design delivers
excellent separation. Both 1450
and 1550 CWS-Series 2 combines
feature a long throw and 150 rpm
speed for exceptional straw
fluffing and grain separation.
This process is supported by the
adjustable straw walker fishbacks
for even higher efficiency. Bolt-on
walker grids let you adjust quickly
to specialty crops.

Stage 4
The optional Power Separator
drum at the rear of the walkers
combs, thins, and accelerates the
crop mat toward the rear of the
walkers. This allows trapped grain
to fall through to the cleaning
shoe. Three steeper steps behind
the Power Separator provide
addition separation.

Stage 5
The large cleaning features a
reciprocating chaffer and sieve for
effective self-cleaning action. The
powerful single housing eccentric
cleaning fan carries eight blades
to produce more air volume and
higher cleaning capacity, blowing
a constant stream of air that lifts
and eliminates stems, chaff and
debris.

2
4

Twice as big, twice as smooth,

twice as good in heavy crops.
Youre looking at the high-inertia threshing
cylinder within the CWS-Series 2. Youll get
tremendous threshing performance, thanks to
its massive weight 340 kg on the 1550 and
300 kg on the 1450. It delivers a flywheel effect
that means better recovery from temporary
overloads and a smoother-running machine. It
performs more comfortably at maximum output
with less fuel, meaning you get higher straw
and grain quality.

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John Deere Combines: S-Series Grain Handling

Grain handling capacity handles

high yields and tough schedules
With the John Deere S-Series combine, you wont be limited by clean grain
handling capacity. Thats because the S-Series has some of the largest figures
in the industry for unload rate, grain tank capacity and clean grain elevator
capacity. That means matched components that will deliver sustainable high
performance of the grain handling system ensuring higher field efficiency
even in high-yielding crops.
Best of all, the unload rate (120 litres per second) is one of the largest on the
market to give you peak productivity. Combine that with an 11,000 litre grain
tank and 1155 litre fuel tank capacity and you can keep working in your field
longer with fewer stops. You can even fold the unloading auger before leaving
the field to prevent unexpected and expensive downtime.
Unload your grain tank in just 92 seconds. Thats all it takes to empty the
11,000 litre grain tank and keep you working with shorter turnaround times
supporting your grain cart logistical challenges.

The John Deere Difference

Enormous 11,000 litre grain tank cuts unloading cycles, extends productive harvesting time
Massive 120 l/sec unload rate empties the grain tank in one and a half minutes
Unloading auger folds for easy transport

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Optional auger-mounted camera and in-cab

monitor allow you to view unloading even in high
sided trailers; a rear mounted camera gives you a
view of material distribution from the straw
chopper and the area ahead of the platform
trailer hitch.

Foldable unloading auger makes road transport

easier and reduces the storage space requirements
for your combine during winter. Simply press one
button on the armrest and the unloading auger will
fold and unfold electrically.

We increased grain handling capacity by

increasing clean grain auger speed and elevator
drive speed by 8%. The result is faster grain
movement away from the cleaning system, giving
you higher cleaning capacity and improved
overall cleaning system performance.

Cross auger cover design speeds up and

simplifies crop changeover. Just pull the pin to
raise or lower. No tools needed.

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John Deere Combines: W-, T- and C-Series Grain Handling

Improve your harvest efficiency with

grain tanks up to 11,000 litres big
Dont let high-yielding crops slow you down in the field. With the W-Series,
T-Series and C-Series combines, youll get a large-capacity grain tank and a
high-performance grain handling system to make quick work of your grain
handling. Harvest efficiency has never looked so good.
All grain tanks are matched to the high capacity of each combine. All have
electrically operated covers that open wide for maximum capacity. Youll
get perfect grain filling, too, thanks to a tall, fountain-style loading auger
articulated with a U-joint.
The instant you engage the unloading auger, the electronic engine management system automatically provides extra horsepower for high-speed
unloading on-the-go. That ensures your harvesting capacity is never
compromised.
The unloading drive is electro-hydraulically actuated to ensure smooth
start-up and eliminate belt slippage. A one-touch switch allows smooth,
precise auger swing at any position.

The John Deere Difference

Enormous grain handling capacity helps improve harvest efficiency
Intuative unloading auger control at your fingertips ensures perfect grain filling
When unloading grain, youll get a horsepower boost on the go

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The biggest walker combine requires the largest grain tank capacity. With a T670i you will be the envy of all your neighbours with
the efficiency increase you will achieve due to the huge capacity offered by the 11,000 litre grain tank on your John Deere walker
combine taking your harvest productivity to new levels.

A hinged, high-capacity loading

auger is linked to the grain tank
covers. It reduces overall height of
the combine for easier transport and
storage.

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John Deere Combines: Chopping

Uniform spread today earns

money tomorrow
Extra-fine chopping, extra-uniform spreading
If youre looking to chop and spread your residue, our premium residue management systems are the
answer. Featuring extra-fine cut chopping systems, they chop and evenly distributes a fine layer of
residue behind the combine even across the widest bouts. That makes this machine perfect for no-till
and minimum-till fields.
With our premium residue management youll see up to 120 low-profile serrated knives with a matching
number of stationary knives. Together, they aggressively cut and uniformly spread your straw and chaff
across the platforms entire width. Available in two speeds for maize or small grain to tailor the combine
to your harvesting conditions.

Spreading chaff with chopped straw has never been easier. The
CommandCenter armrest display gives you fingertip control from the
comfort of your cab. The lower left button shown here has electrical
resume memory of your vane adjustment. The memory function simply
mirrors your current vane adjustment so in windy conditions one press
on the headlands ensures your not blowing material onto the standing
crop making your life easier.

The John Deere Difference

Get wide, uniform coverage of finely chopped residue our premium solutions
Ideal for no-till and minimum-till programs
Perfect distribution of chaff and straw to full cutting platform

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Two spreading choices with the Premium residue

management.
With the premium residue management you can spread chaff as well as straw with
one crop stream from through the chopper. Chaff is blown into the chopped straw
and evenly distributed. No more clumps in the field just a smooth, even layer of
residue. One benefit is that if wind or slope is affecting the spreader, you can
distribute chaff to either side with the straw chopper.

On our combines the orientation of the chaff spreader is inline with the crop flow.
This allows you to spread the chaff and chopped straw with a powerful air stream.
This system is perfectly matched with John Deere Combines and provides even
distribution of chopped straw with the widest heads or in side wind conditions.

To keep an even spread patterns in cross winds and in hilly

conditions, there are electrically adjustable vanes on the chopper.
This allows the operator to direct the spread to the left or right of
the machine.

If you dont want to spread the chaff with the chopper simple change the chaff
spreader discharge position. Now you can spread chaff to the sides as with a
conventional chaff spreader.

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John Deere Combines: Windrowing

Excellent straw no matter

how you use it
Whether you bale your straw for bedding or use it as feed, it doesnt get any
better than this. Youll get the ideal straw length, the best uniformity and
more weight per bale. With our new T-Series combine, youll see straw quality
never seen before at this productivity level. This new line compliments our
W-Series and C-Series combines, well known for delivering excellent straw
quality.
For farmers who feed straw to their livestock, you can depend on the highest
straw volumes by leaving the chaff with the straw and for farmers who bale
their straw for bedding, you can depend on tight bales which is clean from
chaff.
For biomass producers, you can add the chaff to the straw and produce the
heaviest densest bales, ideal for power stations.
Choose standard or premium residue management its up to you. Whatever
your application or whatever your future requirements, John Deere residue
management systems give you the features you need to tailor the combine to
your require farming results.

The John Deere Difference

Tailor the residue management to deliver the results you desire
Higher straw quality and volumes to support your higher business returns
The Premium residue management ensures easy adjustment & control of the windrowed straw

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The choice is yours with our

Premium residue management
system.
With one lever, you can switch from
blowing chaff to the sides or into
perfectly formed windrows.

Chaff in for feed use. Chaff is blown into the straw and together with the straw is
left in a smooth, uniform windrow. This is ideal for farmers who want to remove all
the residue from the field. Perfect for making bales for power stations.

Chaff out for bedding. The system also gives you the choice of spreading chaff to the
sides of the combine while simultaneously windrowing the straw. Perfect for farmers
who bale straw and use for bedding purposes.

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John Deere Combines: Residue Management CWS-Series 2 Combines

Deliver grain, straw and chaff

with pinpoint precision
Pour on the productivity with a John Deere 1450 or 1550 CWS-Series 2
combine. A big grain tank capacity (6,000 litres or optional 6,800 litres)
helps keep you on schedule. Gentle grain handling within the whole combine
ensures a clean and high quality sample. And whether you unload on-the-go
or at the end of your field, youll appreciate the fast unloading rate.
Bale your straw for bedding or use it as feed? The result is excellent. And if
you want to chop, the straw chopper provides sizing and even spread of
residue over the full header width. The smooth or fully serrated knives
deliver fine chopped straw to fulfil all your requirements.

The John Deere Difference

John Deere 1450/1550 CWS-Series 2 combines offer a full range of residue handling options to closely
match your cropping practices from conventional-till to no-till
New straw chopper drive lets you move more easily from chopping to windrowing and back again

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Optional chaff
spreader is the ideal
choice for operators
who want to bale
straw for livestock but
dont want to collect
the chaff. Also good
for high-volume straw
and no-till and
mini-mum-till
conditions. The
easy-to-swing-out
chaff spreader gives
excellent access to the
cleaning shoe.

Straw chopper drive.

The innovative straw
chopper drive on the
CWS-Series 2 combines
has been redesigned to
allow easier changeover from chopping to
windrowing. A
hydrau-lic cylinder
tensions the belts
when you engage the
separator, but releases
when you disengage to
extend the life of the
drive and to ensure the
system only runs in the
field.

Chop to drop. A single

lever on the right side of
the combine changes
from chop to drop.

The rugged chopper

delivers fine chopped
straw and spreads a
uniform layer of residue
over the full header
width.

Unloading auger
pivots a full 110
to provide a better view
and more flexibility
when you unload,
especially on-the-go
into trailers or trucks.
Unload with the auger
in any of its full range
of positions.

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John Deere Combines: Engines

With power like this, you can

handle any harvesting job.
Hectare for hectare, feature for feature, year after year, nothing handles your harvesting job better
than a John Deere PowerTech Plus engine. As the driving force behind every John Deere combine, it
offers eight levels of horsepower to fit your harvest conditions and needs.
All our engines are connected to high torque ground drives with several excellent features in common.
Theyre reliable. Theyre proven. Theyre fuel-efficient. They provide the constant power you need over
a wide range of rpms. They deliver a horsepower boost for unloading and other power-hungry
applications. And they generate significantly more torque as the engine speed is pulled down under
load. Youll get these qualities, too, in our CWS-Series 2 combines powered by the John Deere
PowerTech engine.
For the most demanding jobs, choose our flagship model S690i the most powerful John Deere
combine with 530 hp for efficient combustion, excellent fuel economy and long engine life. Its
six-cylinder, 13.5 litre engine provides seven percent more power while maintaining the same fuel
efficiency and serviceability of the previous 12.5 litre engine. It also generates a power boost of up to
33 hp during unloading.

Up to 112% engine power while unloading on the go

When youre unloading, you need constant engine power to maintain the fast unloading rate. To keep the separation and
cleaning processes at the highest performance range, our combines deliver up to a 25 kW power boost for constant machine
performance when unloading on the go. That ensures constant separator speed at varying grain tank loads and during
operation in hilly fields.

The John Deere Difference

John Deere 13.5 l PowerTech Plus engine on the S690i delivers 395 kW (530 hp ECE-R120) the highest
of any John Deere combine.
Boosts capacity, delivers more responsive performance to varying crop and field conditions
Additional horsepower when unloading lets you maintain full harvesting capacity

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Combine model

Power rating
(max. kW / hp)*

Engine size (l)

394 / 530

13.5

299 / 400

299 / 400
260 / 350
260 / 350
217 / 290

9
9
9
6.8

260 / 350
240 / 320
217 / 290
190 / 255

9
9
6.8
6.8

196 / 262
152 / 204

6.8
6.8

S-Series
S690i
C-Series
C670 and C670i
T-Series
T670 and T670i
T660 and T660i
T560 and T560i
T550 and T550i
W-Series
W660 and W660i
W650 and W650i
W550 and W550i
W540 and W540i
CWS-Series 2
1550 CWS-Series 2
1450 CWS-Series 2
* All ratings according to ECE R120 standard

Improved easy-to-service cooling

system. A large radiator improves
engine cooling capacity and folds
out for fast, easy service or
cleaning. A charge air cooler
increases air density and boosts
power.

Excellent fuel economy.

Fuel economy is the hallmark
of the PowerTech Plus engine.
It meets the strict Tier III
emissions regulations and
delivers fuel-efficient power
that never gives up.

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John Deere Combines: Engines

PowerTech Plus: The ultimate in

emissions compliance, performance
and fuel economy
When it comes to getting the most performance with the least fuel consumption
and emissions, nothing beats the John Deere PowerTech Plus engine. Available in
several sizes ranging from 6.8 L up to 13.5 L, our PowerTech Plus engines include
cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and variable geometry turbocharger (VGT)
technologies for the ultimate in Tier 3/Stage II A efficiency and performance.
The higher an engines peak combustion temperature, the greater the amount of
NOx created. Cooled EGR is an effective method of lowering peak combustion
temperature. To offset the increase in particulate matter caused by the reduction of NOx, weve taken the following steps:
Increased fuel injection pressure by using high-pressure common rail fuel
systems and electronic unit injector technology
Improved power cylinder components, resulting in reduced oil consumption
Adopted VGT to control transient smoke
Improved the shape of the combustion bowl to maximize air/fuel mixing and
optimize the combustion process, reducing the amount of emissions.
The PowerTech Plus family of Tier 3/Stage II A engines meet regulations, offers
you flexibility and cost-efficiency, and gives you exactly the rugged performance
you need, especially in troublesome and hilly conditions.

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PowerTech Plus Technology

EGR
cooler

4-Valve
head

EGR
Valve

Variable geometry turbocharger ensures

greater low-speed torque, faster transient
response, higher peak torque, and best-in-class
fuel economy.

An inside look at PowerTech Plus. As a leading manufacturer of engines for agriculture, John Deere has
perfected the PowerTech Plus with all these features to meet strict emissions standards with better fuel
economy and performance as well as the lowest installed costs.

Narrow vane openings increase boost at low

speeds and load.
Wider vane openings increase efficiency at high
speeds and load.

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John Deere Combines: Drivelines

Simply more efficient and easy to maintain.

Drivelines dont get any simpler in design than this. In every John Deere combine, youll find an open,
uncluttered and very simple driveline system that delivers two outstanding advantages:
Peak efficiency. Our drivelines ensure a strong and reliable transmission of engine power to make the
most of your harvest productivity. Thanks to the massive main engine gearcase and rugged driveshaft
transmission, power flows smoothly from the transmission to the ground, year after year. All electrical
components are also designed and built for extra reliability.

Driven to perform at peak levels.

The main engine gearcase distributes engine power to five different operations:
1. Separator gearcase drive
2. Hydrostatic ground drive
3. Main hydraulic/steering pump drive
4. Straw chopper drive
5. Grain tank unloading system drive
The separator gearcase is directly driven through the heavy-duty driveshaft and gearbox. The
wet-clutch components provide a reliable and smooth engagement of the separator. The simple
design also eliminates the need to de-clutch belts for separator drive and engagement. All you do
is flip a switch. The hydrostatic pump, charge pump, main hydraulic pump, and steering pump are
also driven directly from the engine gearcase.
The differential driveshaft is heat-treated and induction-hardened for extra strength and
durability. The high-capacity tapered roller bearings provide smooth performance and long life.
The driveshaft is sized to handle stress and high torque loads. All gear sets and components are
well-lubricated throughout the axle.

The John Deere Difference

Main PTO gear case simplifies the design resulting in proven reliability
Simple layout of drives ensures easy maintenance
Clean design approach to ensure easy access to belts & drives

Simple maintenance. Simplicity of design also ensures excellent access on both sides of the combine,
greatly reducing service time. No belts to adjust or replace. The modular design of the cleaning fan,
separator and chopper drives provides easy accessibility and servicing when needed. The connectors are
colour-coded to enhance serviceability. Your diagnostic time is reduced, too, thanks to our on-board
diagnostics and self-diagnostic capabilities.

Strongest power reverser on the market lets you harvest without fear of
plugging. With 80 hp on all W-, T- and C-Series and 134 hp on the S-Series, the
feederhouse and reel reverser give you full drive power to dislodge the toughest
header and feederhouse plugs. All you do is flip a switch from the comfort of your
cab to engage a hydraulic cylinder to actuate the gearcase shift lever. Its
convenient, its quick, its reliable and it helps you minimize downtime in the field.

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PTO and driveshaft are simple in design yet rugged in performance, resulting in proven
reliability. Their cleaner machine design also ensures less maintenance.
Flexible hydraulic hoses are built to withstand your severe harvest conditions.
Flat-faced O-ring fittings help ensure reliable hydraulic performance. All major oil line
connectors use special industrial-quality O-ring compression fittings for dependability.

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John Deere Combines: Drivelines

Simply more reliable and durable.

Our simple driveline systems deliver more than peak performance and ease of maintenance. You can also depend on longer life
through our CANBUS electrical system and enhanced hydraulic systems.

New CANBUS electrical system:

easier, faster diagnostics.

Hydraulic system: the power you need

when you need it.

Our driveline system has another important feature to

ensure overall reliability: the new John Deere CANBUS
electrical system. It delivers easier and quicker diagnostic
time through improved on-board diagnostics. With more
self-diagnostic capabilities, it greatly reduces the time it
takes to diagnose any potential electrical problems.

All John Deere combines use an open-centre hydraulic

system to ensure quick response times when you need it.
Youll get ample power for all your combines hydraulic
needs. All functions are electro-hydraulically controlled for
easy operation.

The system includes improved wiring harness routing

featuring a simpler harness design and colour-coded
connectors to add simplicity of operation.
It also has inductive speed sensors with built-in diagnostics
no setting or adjustment required.
The results: you get both increased reliability of electric
components and reduced diagnostic.

The 105 ccm, shaft-driven, triple-section hydraulic pump

generates 210 bar pressure for steady, reliable performance.
It requires no maintenance to keep you going, year after
year. A common reservoir for the hydraulic and hydrostatic
system provides more reliable functions and facilitates
service.
An electro-hydraulic valve assembly is located on the
left-hand side, isolating the operators cab from noise. The
valves one-piece design reduces the opportunity for
hydraulic leaks.
The results: increased reliability and more uptime for the
customer for improved productivity.

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New CANBUS
electrical system
improves overall
reliability and delivers
easier, quicker
diagnostic time.

Hydraulic system
John Deere combines
use an open centre
hydraulic system with
all functions electro
hydraulically controlled
for finger tip control.
The shaft driven, triple
section gear pump
generates 210 bar
pressure and doesnt
require maintenance.

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John Deere Combines: ProDrive

Finally, an automatic-shift transmission for

your combine. New ProDrive.
New ProDrive is the latest advance in transmission drive technology. ProDrive delivers peak
harvesting efficiency in all ground conditions. Youll love the precise speed control it offers,
especially in hilly terrain and tough harvest conditions. Theres no need to constantly monitor and
adjust the hydrostatic control handle. Or stop to shift gears while harvesting.
Seamless shifting. When ground conditions change, ProDrive lets you smoothly shift between
two speed ranges with the push of a button to keep harvesting at the speed you want. You wont
lose valuable time when shifting on hills or leaving your field.
Up to 64% more torque at a harvesting speed of 8 km/h for the power you need in tough
conditions.
Choose your speed. Just set the first speed range for normal harvesting and the second speed
range for faster fieldwork or transport. Select any speed in either range by using the hydrostatic
control handle on the CommandTouch console.
Harvest Smart delivers peak results. With this John Deere feature, you can control your combines speed based on the amount of crop material entering the machine (Capacity Mode) or the
amount being lost (Smart Mode). Used with ProDrive, it delivers a dramatic efficiency boost. Why?
Because when Harvest Smart dictates a speed increase or decrease, ProDrive ensures the speed
goal is achieved. (For more information on Harvest Smart, see pages 74 75.)

The John Deere Difference

On the go shifting increases your productivity
Two programmable speed ranges improving comfort and control
Diff-lock make harvesting safer and easier even in the most challenging conditions

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John Deere Combines: Cab Controls

Productivity has never been more

comfortable.
How much can you accomplish during an average day at harvest? The more comfortable you are
and the more control you have, the more youll get done. We can help you with both.
Our newly designed operator station features a CommandTouch armrest, a CommandCenter
armrest display and CommandTouch corner post displays to put you in control of all operations.
Plus an open, spacious design, an air suspension seat and all the features you need to make
operating your combine as comfortable and convenient as possible.
Controls are logically arranged, easy to comprehend and close at hand. Soft-touch switches
make it easier to fine-tune combine performance. The three-function joystick is fully automated. When operating with AutoTrac & Harvest Smart, your time and attention is freed up to
focus on the important jobs of header & machine optimisation & adjustment.

New cab mirrors for better visibility. With a

dtente-reset position, they quickly return to
proper position if a branch should knock them
out of place. You can adjust them electrically from
your seat. Plus, theyre also heated to keep them
clear, even in humid conditions.

New electrical system with enhanced on-board

diagnostics. With improved wiring harness
routing and colour-coded connectors, it alerts
you of any electrical problems to reduce
diagnostic and repair downtime.

Visibility is excellent. With tinted safety glass around the cab, youll get a clear view to the front
and sides of your machine. Theres also an optional in-cab monitor with an exterior camera to
let you see behind the combine very helpful during unloading.
In-cab colour monitor and exterior cameras
let you see behind the combine as well as the
unloading auger and trailer.

The John Deere Difference

Newly designed cab interior is open and spacious with excellent visibility and automatic climate control
New features such as the CommandTouch armrest put you in charge of all operations to optimize your
productivity
Simple, logical controls make it easier to train new operators and get better results

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1. The standard air suspension seat adjusts four

ways to fit you perfectly. Lumbar adjustment
gives you just the right amount of back
support.
2. A dedicated training seat provides a
comfortable place to sit when training new
operators. The seat flips up and converts to a
field office with space for a laptop computer.

3. A standard tilt and telescoping (a John Deere

exclusive) steering column adjusts perfectly to
your height, reach and driving preference.
4. The new CommandCenter armrest display
gives you quick, easy access to vital machine
readings and functions.
5. Handy coolbox provides ample room to store
two 1.5-litre bottles and your lunch.

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John Deere Combines: CommandCenter

New CommandCenter armrest display

puts you in charge like never before.
Control and calibration have never been simpler. The new CommandCenter
armrest display puts vital machine and crop information within easy reach,
making it simple to make quick adjustments to critical controls.
The handy cornerpost monitors show you everything you need to know about
your combines performance in one glance. Theyre located in your line of sight
so you wont need to turn your head from your work. Its easy to make adjustments either on the monitors or on the console to your right.
The new CommandCenter armrest display puts control at your fingertips.
From one panel, you get quick access to:
Combine setup
Remote shoe adjust and automatic combine adjust (ACA)
Harvest Monitor
Harvest Smart automatic feedrate control
Warning alarms
Calibration wizards
On-board diagnostics
Set-point adjust

The John Deere Difference

Access to vital machine and crop information has never been so easy, thanks to new
CommandCenter armrest display
With the handy CommandTouch corner post displays, you can see everything you need to know
about your combines performance
Weve made it easy to make adjustments either on the monitors or on the console

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New CommandTouch corner post

display gives you quick, easy access
to vital information.
HeaderTrak display features a vertical bar
readout that provides a visual representation of
relative header height this is also shown as a
number in the upper RHS. The header height
resume setting is shown as an arrow on the right
of the bar chart. The bottom right of the display
shows the header resume number you selected
on the master control lever (1, 2 or 3).

VisionTrak display lets you monitor and control

the performance of the cleaning shoe (left vertical
bars) and separator (right vertical bars)
indepen-dently or together (the vertical bars in
the center). The horizontal bar shows tailings
volume. You get a much clearer idea of show and
separator performance to help maximize grain
savings.

The triple display tachometer lets you monitor

three functions simultaneously. In addition to
your ground speed (see top line here), you can
select engine rpm, cylinder rpm, concave
clearance or cleaning fan speed. Any time you
touch or adjust any monitored combine function,
its automatically displayed on the bottom line.

A closer look at the CommandCenter display.

Youll get quick, fingertip control of these vital functions:
Home
Harvest Monitor information
Crop machine setting
Detailed machine settings
Harvesting Information
Yield, moisture (min/max)*
Performance, productivity,
fuel usage, area distance,
weight/moisture
Field totals
Crop totals

Combine setup
Setup, current machine settings,
TouchSet
Crop grain loss seed size, farm and
field
Current header width, recording
stop height
Moisture*
Harvest Smart setup*
Diagnostics and calibration
Diagnostic/Cal, active alarms
Calibrations
* optional equipment

TouchSet Automatic Combine Adjustment makes it easy to match combine performance to crop conditions. Youll get automatic one-touch control
over critical combine settings such as concave opening, cleaning fan speed, cylinder speed and sieves ensuring greater accuracy.

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John Deere Combines: Combine Optimization

The best-possible combine

performance and harvest
results all at your fingertips.
Its never been so easy to get the most from your combine. All the controls
you see here are logically arranged, easy to comprehend, and easy to reach.
Soft-touch buttons make it easy to fine-tune combine performance. Plus,
100% of all the necessary combine readouts are visible 100% of the time so
youre always in control.

CommandTouch armrest is located next to

the CommandCenter armrest display. With
improved ergonomics, its never been easier
or quicker to fine-tune your combine
settings. Simply press one button then
adjust with the dial.

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HeaderTrak lets you have full, simple, intuitive control over

every aspect of the automated header functions. You can
customize the auto header setup via the HeaderTrack
display and header resume switches on the master control
lever. Switching the individual elements of the system on
and off will result in the three presets on the multifunction lever changing functions. These arrows
show the chosen function is active.

Header resume switches

1. Button 1 lets you return to preselected
header height for long stubble crops.
Ideal for harvesting crops such as rape
or sunflowers or to raise the platform
at the end of the field.
2. Button 2 lets you maintain a preset
stubble height in standing cereals, for
example, using ground contact of the
mechanical sensors.
3. Button 3 lets you maintain a preset
header ground pressure for perfect
contour following in laid crops.

Performance Pack (Optional on T- & C-Series combines):

Theres a reason we call this the Performance Pack. The combination of the new
ProDrive transmission, Harvest Smart, and Harvest Monitor adds considerably to your
combines mechanical performance, as well as its data collection and feedback skills.
ProDrive Finally, an automatic shift transmission for your combine! Youll love the
simplicity it brings to combine operation, especially in hilly ground and difficult
harvest conditions. Theres no stopping required to change gears while harvesting.
Harvest Smart In simple terms, this system controls the combines speed, based on
the amount of crop material coming into the machine (Capacity Mode) or the amount
of material being lost (Smart Mode). Though used successfully since 2005, pairing
Harvest Smart with ProDrive dramatically boosts overall efficiency. Why? Because
when Harvest Smart dictates a speed increase or decrease, ProDrive ensures that the
speed goal is achieved.
Harvest Monitor This yield monitoring system records all your important harvest
data, including yields, moisture, and crop, farm and field totals. It consists of three
components: a highly accurate moisture sensor, a yield sensor, and a monitor now
integrated into the CommandCenter display. The instantaneous data display helps
you make machine adjustments as you go.

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John Deere Combines: CWS-Series 2 Cab Controls

Take command of your

harvest in total comfort.
Step inside the cab and youll believe youre in a much larger,
more powerful John Deere machine. Thats because everything
about this cab is designed to enhance visibility and comfort and
provide you with outstanding control.
For instance, take a look at the ultra-comfortable operators
seat, the master control lever, the corner post display monitors,
the air conditioning system and the panoramic view.

Clearly arranged corner post displays are easy to

read and give you complete information on
combine performance while alerting you to
potential problems.
Dual-display InfoTrak monitors let you customize
this display to show any two functions at once,
providing a much clearer picture of performance
and alerting you of any potential problems. Select
two of the following to simultaneously display:
ground speed, engine speed, cylinder speed,
cleaning fan speed, time, concave clearance,
engine hours, separator hours, service interval
reminders and header diagnostic codes.

The handy master control lever

fits your hand perfectly to give
you remarkably smooth
hydrostatic speed control. It
also controls feederhouse
raise/lower, reel raise/lower,
reel fore/aft, return-to-cut
mode, emergency stop, and
optional active stubble height
and float pressure functions.

John Deeres cab is an integral part of our overall design for

comfort, convenience and productivity. This improves your ride
and lowers the levels of sound and vibration.

A pivoting ladder with

four-step position offers
easy access to the
comfortable cab. Note the
rails on either side of the
ladder and the wide
platform area. Excellent
operator safety features
are standard.

The John Deere Difference

Spacious cab, providing outstanding visibility and superior operator comfort
Youll get better harvesting results, feel relaxed and work more efficiently with outstanding
control, accessibility and ease of use

An integrated
coolbox holds up
to two 1.5-litre
bottles and is a
great place to
store your lunch.

From the comfort of

your cab, you can easily
make electrical
adjustments, including
the concave for optimal
threshing and operation
to match the crop youre
harvesting.

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1. Standard training seat offers a safe place to

teach new operators.
2. Tilting/telescopic steering column lets you
position the wheel for all-day comfort.
3. Corner post monitors are easy to see, but wont
interfere with your visibility.
4. Adjustable right-hand armrest moves with the
seat and features fore/aft adjustments for
increased comfort and precise control.

4
1

5. Note the easy-to-identify switches with

fingertip harvesting control simple, logical and
easy to use. Enjoy outstanding visibility to the
platform, crop, sides and rear.

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John Deere Combines: Harvest Doc and Harvest Monitor

Meet Harvest Doc for the ultimate

documentation convenience.
In the perfect world of harvesting, the fields are forever level, the weather is always ideal, the crop density
is completely uniform and the moisture levels are right all the time. In the real world, though, theres only
one constant: change.
How do you manage change and get the most from your John Deere combine during harvest? It starts with
having the right information at the right time.
The best management decisions start with Harvest Doc. On your GreenStar 2600 display Harvest Doc
automatically gathers your raw yield, moisture and mapping information for every part of every field. At
any given moment during your harvest, youll know precisely your crop yields, crop moisture levels and
harvesting productivity.
Working seamlessly with the combines Harvest Monitor hardware system, Harvest Doc loads all this vital
information onto a PC card. Take it to your home computer, download the data, and create comprehensive
yield and moisture maps along with productivity reports of each field. Precisely the information you need
to better manage your inputs and make informed planning decisions. Plus, harvest the crops that are
proven to meet quality assurance requirements.
The GreenStar 2600 is used to operate Harvest Doc, providing at-a-glance access to harvesting data and on-screen mapping on a
large, touch screen, colour-coded display.

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Harvest Monitor: an excellent way to monitor harvest data.

Harvest Monitor lets you keep track of your crops condition and performance
during harvesting. From the comfort of your cab, you can find out crop
moisture content, dry yield and productivity on the CommandCenter. Keep
totals of your crop yields and determine any crop variations in your field on the
go. With this information, you can move towards minimizing inputs and
maximizing your productivity, even on your marginal ground.
The three components of Harvest Monitor:
1. A monitor now integrated
into the CommandCenter display
helps you make machine
adjustments as you go with
user-friendly, one-touch
adjustability.

2. Instant yield sensor calculates

grain mass and converts it to a
yield figure with 3% accuracy.
Calibration is simple simply
weigh a reference trailer load and
reconcile it against the measured
value on the machine.

3. Advanced moisture sensor

averages three measurements
to give an accuracy of 1%.
Response time is faster, too
critical when capturing accurate
harvest data.

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John Deere Combines: AutoTrac.& GreenStar Common Components

Let AutoTrac do the steering for you

John Deere customers everywhere are talking about our AutoTrac, the satellite-based,
hands-free steering system. Each pass matches the full cutting width of the platform,
maximising productivity while making life easier for the driver.
AutoTrac can drive our combine better than we can, says one user. We choose the line
from A to B and it always travels straight down the field. The beauty of it is, wherever you
start or finish and whether the crop is flat or standing, the combine will always go exactly
where you want it to.
Another says, Once youve set the required cutting width, you can even miss out
multiple strips and it will always go back and finish off the field completely clean. This
takes a great deal of pressure off the operator, and he can concentrate on maximising
output.
Because its satellite-based, AutoTrac is more reliable, versatile and more accurate than
laser guidance. And because its a hands-free system you steer only at headlands and
around obstacles. Our land is very hilly with a lot of awkward shapes, but we ended up
with nice parallel lines across every field, another satisfied user adds. It works consistently, better than even a good operator could ever achieve.

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Stay in control with the GreenStar 2600 display

A large colour touch screen display, the GreenStar 2600 is easy to read in all
light conditions. During harvest, you can simply stay in control of your
guidance applications while monitoring yield data at the same time. Best of
all, its portable simply move it to another vehicle after harvest.

Precise guidance with the StarFire iTC receiver

Pair the GreenStar 2600 with our StarFire iTC position receiver that picks up
satellite signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the John Deere
StarFire correction network to provide the exact position in the field. Choose
from three signal levels to match the precision you need for guidance and
yield mapping (see below).

John Deere Guidance Signal Accuracy Comparison

RTK*
SF2**
SF1**
2 cm

10 cm

* Accuracy depends on distance between base station and vehicle.

** Measured at the receiver 15 minutes, pass-to-pass accuracy 95% of the time.

30 cm

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John Deere Combines: Harvest Smart

Nothing gives you a more consistent feedrate than

Harvest Smart
How do you get the best feedrate in hilly terrain, different crop densities and changing field conditions? You can do it
manually and hope for the best. Or you can do it automatically with John Deeres Harvest Smart feedrate control system.
Harvest Smart can adjust to changing field conditions faster than just about any operator can. It works by calculating the
best speed for any field condition, then automatically adjusts the combine speed on the go. Thats critical to maintaining a
consistent feedrate into the combine and achieving peak productivity. Its now standard equipment on all i-Series combines
from John Deere.
With Harvest Smart, you can automatically control feedrate for either maximum throughput capacity or grain loss parameters. Simply select Capacity or Smart modes, and Harvest Smart will continually adjust the combines ground speed
until you reach either your capacity limits (in Capacity mode) or loss limits (in Smart mode). Pull back on the hydro lever and
Harvest Smart disengages, allowing you to slow down for headland turns.
Since it automatically keeps the machine at your set maximum-capacity load, Harvest Smart reduces fatigue and stress on
the operator. Plus, youll get better grain quality and a cleaner grain sample due to more consistent crop loads.

Put Harvest Smart together with AutoTrac and our new ProDrive automatic-shift transmission,
and the combine operates almost by itself at peak harvesting capacity hour after hour, day
after day.

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How two users made the smart

choice with Harvest Smart.
I particularly liked the Harvest Smart automatic federate control
option. It was always set for maximum output generally, I dont
go too quickly, as we like to get all the crop in the tank, and
dont like to see any thrown out. Having said that, in the oilseed
rape I found I just couldnt go fast enough. I was cutting at 7 to
8 km/h, twice as quick as Id been used to. It seemed the faster I
went, the better the sample was, with no grain losses. You can
make a perfect sample with this combine a neighbouring
farmer who stores our crop said it was the best he had this year.
Harvest Smart worked brilliantly for us. It was amazing how it
adjusted to every little contour in the field. It not only increased
our output, it further reduced the demands on the operator.

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John Deere Combines: HillMaster

Harvest at your level best with HillMaster

Lets face it, hilly terrain is a fact of life when youre harvesting. Its not only stressful for the
operator, it can also cause performance losses from grain sliding to one side of the cleaning area.
Youll get level land performance even on slopes up to 22%, thanks to HillMaster slope levelling
along with the SlopeMaster system, which maintains level land capacity on slopes up to
7%. HillMaster recognises changes in slope and automatically oscillates the entire combine body
up to 15% to compensate with no loss in performance.
You can fill the grain tank completely with fewer unloading stops unlike competition with a shoe
levelling system. Plus, you wont have to fight gravity all day since the cab stays level. You can
focus on harvesting with less stress and fatigue. Youll also enjoy better traction and stability as
combine weight is distributed more uniformly on both front wheels.
HillMaster is available on all W, T, C and S-Series combines. For the highest capacity, choose the
John Deere S690i, the largest whole body levelling combine in the world.

The John Deere Difference

HillMaster automatic levelling oscillates the entire combine body up to 15% for level land
performance on slopes
In combination with SlopeMaster, it can let you harvest on slopes up to 22% with no loss in
performance, reduce unloading stops and save grain.

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Perfect with ProDrive.

Combining HillMaster with the new ProDrive automatic-shift transmission
can boost your harvest productivity like never before. The reason is simple.
When you encounter hilly ground, ProDrive automatically adjusts to give the
maximum rim pull and the right gear for the condition provides all the power
you need to operate at peak efficiency. Plus with diff-lock and automatic park
brake application youll always feel safe even on the steepest hills.

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John Deere Combines: Parts

Performance enhancing
attachments
There are many things that you can do to enhance
productivity on your John Deere combine and make it fit
your specific needs. A selection of attachments which
represent either general enhancements to increase
performance or operational comfort of your machine
like the xenon lights or special attachments for certain
crops like the adjustable auger cover bundle for grass
seeds and corn, or special combine attachments to
achieve 100% performance under the conditions that
you face with your machine like the C-Series rotor top
covers.

Adjustable auger covers bundle. Adjustable covers allow quick

removal for grass seed and adjustments for other crops. New drive
parts allow adapting speed of vertical to horizontal auger to
prevent shear bolt failure. Recommended for grass seed or maize.
Part No. BZ100150/BZ100151

If you have any questions or want more information

about this, your dealer will gladly supply you with more
detailed information.

The Xenon working lights deliver 100 % greater illuminated area for
easier and safer night operation. The Xenon working lights omit less heat
and last up to five times longer than base equipment halogen lights.
Part No. BH 84202 / BH84557

Top covers for C-Series rotors. Reduce separator losses by

installing a set of 10 top covers (1 x left hand, 1 x right hand cover)
in middle position rather than the standard 20 covers. The two 10
top covers allow you to keep the material in the machine for a
longer time, resulting in a more efficient separation process.
Recommended for maize.

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Genuine John Deere filters

Filters: your hidden helpers
Filters are vital to the performance and life-span your engine and hydraulics. It is of the greatest importance that you use the off season for a quick filter inspection,
so that your next harvest season is just as trouble free as the last. Genuine John Deere Filters provide the best possible protection for you and your machine.
Engineered to operate in demanding agricultural environments, our heavy duty fresh air filter protects you from airborne allergens by removing dust, pollen and
mould spores down to 1 micron in size. And our hydraulic and engine filters give your operating system the same thorough protection. So be sure to insist on genuine
John Deere air and liquid filtration solutions to increase engine protection, extend service intervals and increase your machine uptime.
2
1.

John Deere gifts and merchandise

offer something for everyone.
At www.johndeereshop.com
You can download our catalogue
and shop online. Or you can order
directly through your local dealer.

Engine: Primary air lter

AH148880
W5X0, W6X0, T5X0, T6X0, C670
Change annually and clean daily.

2.

8
Engine: Secondary air lter
RE63932
Change annually.

3.

W5X0, W6X0, T5X0, T6X0, C670

Safety Cap: Black cotton 6 panel

cap. All trims are reflective:
John Deere and safety logos.
Item No. MCJ099378000

Cab: Recirculation air lter

H220870
W5X0, W6X0, T5X0, T6X0, C670
Clean or replace every 200 hours and as required.

4.

Cab: Air lter, standard

Overall: Sportswear style overall

with fancy cut outs and topstitching. Press stud fastening, several
useful pockets. Soil and stain
resistant fabric. Material: 40%
polyester, 60% cotton.
Available in sizes XS to XXXL
Item No. MCM830250082 to 88.

AH115833
W5X0, W6X0, T5X0, T6X0, C670
Clean or replace after 50 hours and as required.

5.

Engine: Fuel water separator lter

RE529643
W540, W550, T550
AH226195
W650, W660, T560, T660, T670, C670
Clean or replace as required.

7.

Engine: Fuel lter

RE522878
W540, W550, T550
RE525523
W650, W660, T560, T660, T670, C670
Clean or replace every 500 hours and as required.

6.

9.

Batteries
W540-W550, W650-W660, T550-T560, T660-T670, C670

174 Ah

AL119624

Hydraulic/hydrostatic/engine gearcase: Filter element

Standard transmission:
w/o ProDrive: please order 2 x AH128449 & W5X0, W6X0, T5X0, T6X0, C670
1 x AT129775
w/ ProDrive: please order 2 x AH128449 & W6X0, T560, T6X0, C670
1 x AT129775
Replace every 400 hours.

8.

Engine: Oil Filter

RE504836
W540, W550, T550
RE509672
W650, W660, T560, T660, T670, C670
Replace every 250 hours or once a season, whichever
occurs rst. Fill crankcase with seasonal viscosity grade
oil or Torq-Gard Supreme (250 hours change interval). If
using Plus-50 oil and a John Deere lter, the service
interval can be extended by 50 percent. Example: 250
hours extend to 375 hours.

Workhorse Safety Boots:

EN 345/S3 safety boots for working
professionals.
Antistatic properties, slip and oil
resistant outer sole, shock
absorption in heel.
Available in sizes 38 to 46.
Item No: MCS630105038 to 46

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John Deere Combines: Service

Easy service keeps you in

the field.
Spend your valuable time harvesting, not adjusting belts
and chains. When your crop is ready, your combine must
be ready, too. Thats why it pays to invest in a reliable
new John Deere combine.
When it comes to service, youll find fewer belts, chains,
and hoses. Accessibility is unmatched. Simply unlatch
the big side shields and youll find everything you need
for routine maintenance is easily within your grasp.
Youll also enjoy easy access to the engine and power
train. Simply climb the new retractable steps and step
onto the wide service platform.

The John Deere Difference

No daily grease points reduces service time dramatically over the harvest
season
Enjoy wide open access to the separator, cleaning shoe, engine compartment,
and all major service points

Open out service stairs offer stable,

convenient access to the engine and
powertrain. Everything you need to check or
service the engine is in front of you. Quickly
tuck the stairs under the platform when youre
finished.

A single electronic bank features printed

boards for quick and easy diagnostics.

Power shut-off switch and battery location,

are both accessible from ground level.

Numerous service lights give you a better

view for easier troubleshooting and service at
night or in low light conditions.

Big side shields lift easily, giving you wide

open access to the main service points. The
new side shields are made from advanced
composites. Theyre lighter and stronger than
sheet metal shields. They are resistant to dents
and impact and have a smooth, gloss finish.

Tool box design gives you easy access to

plenty of storage space.

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The John Deere parts connection: Available

everywhere your business takes you
Our extensive dealership network is well
prepared. John Deere dealers routinely keep a
supply of high-wear in-season parts available in
their inventory. And parts arent the only thing
behind their counter. Knowledgeable staff are on
hand to lend assistance.
Our parts counter is open 24 hours, seven days a
week, thanks to JDParts.com. This website lets
you check your dealers parts supply and place an

Exceptional parts availability: All John Deere

dealers are connected to a central, worldwide
parts database. If the part you need is not in
stock, your dealer can quickly query other dealers
using the JDPOINT online order system and have
the part delivered to your operation the very next
day.

order at any time of the day or night. You can

even request that your dealer ships the required
part to you.
Even if the required part isnt in stock, our dealers
have access to a computerised global parts
inventory. They can easily order a hard-to-find
part and have it within 24 hours, so you can get
back to work.

Convenient location and hours: John Deere

dealers work your hours. Most are open on
weekends so you can get the part or service you
need as soon as possible. And during the harvest
season, dealers provide extended service hours.
Its all part of our long term commitment to help
keep your business running strong.

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John Deere Combines: S-Series Specifications

S-Series Specifications
1
1. Quiet, spacious cab with CommandCenter Display puts combine controls at your
fingertips
2. Feederhouse is a new heavy duty design providing smooth material handling,
excellent visibility & reliable operation
3. High-tech threshing and separating system easily handles loads that would choke
other rotaries
4. 600 Series cutting platforms match the capacity of your combine
5. Dual-Flo II cleaning system was designed for the S690i for high volume cleaning
action
6. Durable 4WD heavy duty axle offers tremendous reliability

Other Specifications
AutoTrac the best way to maximise your field efficiency
HarvestSmart keeping your combine working to its maximum otential losses or
capacity
Highest horsepower: 530 hp is delivered by a 13.5 L PowerTech Plus engine
ProDrive transmission seamlessly shifts between two ranges for precise speed control
New CANBUS electrical system delivers easier, quicker diagnostic time
i Series is standard on all S690 combines
HillMaster the highest capacitywhole body levelling combine available on the market

Learn more at www.JohnDeere.com

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FEEDERHOUSE
Conveyor chains
Header reverser Power Fixed Speed / Xtra High Torque 5 Speed, kW / hp
FEED ACCELERATOR
Feed Accelerator drum wings
Feed Accelerator drum speed, rpm
HIGH PERFORMANCE ROTOR
Feeding and Threshing section diameter, mm
Threshing Elements
Total rotor length, mm
Separating section diameter, mm
Separating tines
Rotor speed range
Low range, rpm
High range, rpm
CYLINDER CONCAVE
Concave sections
Number of separating grates
DISCHARGE BEATER
Discharge beater drum wings
Discharge beater width, mm
Total separating area, m2
TOTAL ACTIVE SEPARATION AREA
Concave area, m2
Separating grate area, m2
Discharge beater grate area, m2
Total active separation area, m2
DUAL-FLO CLEANING SYSTEM
Cleaning fan speed, rpm
GRAIN TANK
Volume, l
Unloading auger swing range, degree
Unload rate Average. l/sec
FINE CUT STRAW CHOPPER (STANDARD)
Number of knives
EXTRA FINE CUT STRAW CHOPPER (STANDARD)
Number of knives
PREMIUM STRAW CHOPPER (OPTION)
Number of knives
ENGINE
John Deere PowerTech Plus. 6- cylinder, turbocharged, air-to-air after-cooled, diesel
Engine type
Rated speed
Displacement, l
Maximum harvesting power (ECE R120) @ rated speed 100 rpm, kW / hp
Power boost when unloading, kW / hp
Fuel tank capacity, l
GROUND DRIVE
Transmission type
ProDrive
WEIGHTS
LevelLand combines, kg
HillMaster combines, kg

* Specifi cation and design subject to change without notice

** Data varies depending on specifi cation, weight with trailer hitch & chopper

S560

S690

3 chains
135 / 216

4 chains
135 / 216

10
500 / 1000

10
500 / 1000

600
15
3124
678
18
Dual range
210 550
380 1300

672
15 / 24 opt.
3124
838
24
Dual range
210 550
380 1000

3
4-rows

3
4-rows

10
1024
2.54

10
1365
3.00

0.90
1.30
0.34
2.54

1.10
1.5
0.40
3.96

500 1200

500 1350

9000
105
78

11000
107
120

36 rotating, 31 stationary

NA

NA

120 rotating, 57 stationary

NA

88 rotating, 57 stationary

6090HH008
2200
9
260 / 350
24 / 33
757

6135HH001
2200
13.5
394 / 530
25 / 33
1155

3 Speed Manual Shift

NA

3 Speed Manual Shift

option (std. on HM)

14460
NA

15760
16260

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John Deere Combines: C-Series Specifications

C-Series Specifications

1. Quiet, spacious cab with CommandCenter Display delivers comfort and control
2. Large threshing cylinder with tine separation works in all crops and provides
superior grain quality
3. Overshot beater design reduces power consumption and improves straw quality for
a more efficient harvest

4. Positive discharge rear beater helps eliminate plugging

5. Narrow transport width of 3.5 m on 800 tyres provides tremendous flexibility in
road transport

6. 600 Series cutting platforms match the capacity of your combine

7. Long feederhouse with shallow angle positions platform for excellent visibility

8. QuadroFlo cleaning system offers superior cleaning capacity

9. Efficient straw chopper gives fine cutting with a wide, uniform spread pattern
10. 10,000 L grain tank has big capacity to keep you in the field

Other Specifications
400 horsepower, 9 L PowerTech Plus engine provides both power and efficiency
ProDrive transmission seamlessly shifts between two ranges for precise speed control
800 L fuel tank keeps you harvesting, not refuelling

Learn more at www.JohnDeere.com

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FEEDERHOUSE
Conveyor chains
Header reverser power, hp
THRESHING CYLINDER
Cylinder diameter, mm
Cylinder width, mm
No. of rasp bars
Cylinder speed range, standard, rpm
Cylinder dual range drive, option, rpm
CYLINDER CONCAVE
No. of concave bars (small grain and universal)
STRIPPER
Stripper diameter, mm
Stripper width, mm
OVERSHOT BEATER
Overshotbeater diameter, mm
high speed (standard) for small grain and rape, rpm
low speed (optional) for maize, peas and beans, rpm
TINE ROTORS
Rotor diameter front, mm
Rotor diameter end, rpm
Rotor length, mm
Rotor speed standard dual range drive, rpm

C670
3 chains
80
660
1400
10
475 1030
240 510 & 475 1030
13
140
1400
418
1100
700 rpm
464
502
3400
570 for corn and fragile crops ;
740 for small grain and hard threshing
conditions

DISCHARGE BEATER
Beater diameter, mm
390
Number of wings
4
TOTAL ACTIVE SEPERATION AREA
2
1.05
Cylinder concave area, m
2.85
Tine concave area, m2
3.90
Total active separation area, m2
CLEANING SYSTEM DUAL-FLO; ADJUSTABLE PRE-CLEANER
Fan speed range, rpm
750 1600
GRAIN TANK
Volume, l
10000
Unloading auger swing range, degree
105
Unloading rate, l/sec
88
RESIDUAL DISPOSAL
PREMIUM STRAW CHOPPER (STANDARD)
Number of knives
88 rotating, 57 stationary
ENGINE
John Deere PowerTech Plus. 6- cylinder, turbocharged, air-to-air after-cooled, diesel
Engine Type
6090HZ003D
Rated speed, rpm
2200
Displacement, l
9
Maximum power available for harvesting (ECE R120), kW / hp
2999 / 400
Engine speed (rated 100), rpm
2100
Fuel tank capacity, l
800
GROUND DRIVE
Transmission type
3 speeds
ProDrive
optional
WEIGHTS
LevelLand combines, kg
15310
HillMaster combines, kg
15810
TRANSPORT WIDTH
With 650/75R32, m
3.3
With 800/75R32, m
3.5
* Specifi cation and design subject to change without notice
** Data varies depending on specifi cation, weight with trailer hitch & chopper

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John Deere Combines: T-Series Specifications

T-Series Specifications

1. Adjustable pitch on the fingers of the reel Allowing optimisations for crop
feeding
2. Long feederhouse with shallow angle provides excellent visibility of the platform
3. Quiet, spacious cab with CommandCenter Display provides unbelievable comfort
and control
4. 600 Series cutting platforms match the capacity of your combine
5. HillMaster For full body levelling, for optimimum performance and operator comfort
6. Advanced T-Series separation system guides crop mat along a smooth path for
tremendous straw quality
7. Dedicated precleaner and advanced walker design combine to provide rigorous
separation and cleaner grain
8. Up to 11,000 L grain tank capacity keeps you harvesting, not unloading
9. Standard or Premium Chopper system Allows individual solution to meet every
farmers needs

Other Specifications
Automatic Combine Adjustment (ACA) with 16 crop settings makes it easy to match
combine performance to crop conditions
PowerTech Plus engine, with a 290 to 400 hp range, provide a balance of high power
and fuel economy
ProDrive transmission seamlessly shifts between two ranges for precise speed control
800 L fuel tank gives you all-day harvesting ability

Learn more at www.JohnDeere.com

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T550
FEEDERHOUSE
Conveyor chains
3 chains
Header reverser power, hp
80
THRESHING CYLINDER
Cylinder diameter, mm
660
Cylinder width, mm
1400
Number of rasp bars
10
Cylinder speed range standard, rpm
475 1030
Cylinder dual range drive, option, rpm
240 510 & 475 1030
CYLINDER CONCAVE
Number of concave bars (small grain and universal)
13
TINE SEPARATOR AND SEPARATOR CONCAVE
Cylinder diameter, mm
660
Tine Separator speed, rpm
450 & 900
THIRD CYLINDER AND CONCAVE
Rear beater diameter, mm
400
Third cylinder speed
Single speed rel. to 1 x separator
Third concave
adjustable
TOTAL ACTIVE SEPARATION AREA
1.05
Cylinder concave area, m2
Tine concave area, m2
1.30
2
0.45
Third concave area, m
2.80
Total active separation area, m2
STRAW WALKERS
Number of walkers
5
Walker length, m
3.25
Number of steps
7
4.5
Walker area, m2
CLEANING SYSTEM DUAL-FLO; ADJUSTABLE PRE-CLEANER
Fan speed range, rpm
750 1600
GRAIN TANK
Volume, l
8000
Unloading auger swing range, degrees
105
Unloading rate, l/sec
88
STANDARD STRAW CHOPPER
Number of knives
56 rotating, 54 stationary
PREMIUM STRAW CHOPPER (OPTION)
Number of knives
88 rotating, 57 stationary
ENGINE
John Deere PowerTech Plus, 6 cylinder, turbocharged, air-to-air after-cooled, diesel
Engine type
6068HZ482
Rated speed, rpm
2400
Displacement, l
6.8
Maximum power available for harvesting (ECE R120)*, kW / hp
217 / 290
* engine speed (rated 100), rpm
2300
Fuel tank capacity, l
800
GROUND DRIVE
Transmission type
3 speeds
ProDrive
NA
WEIGHTS
LevelLand combines, kg
14240
HillMaster combines, kg
14740
TRANSPORT WIDTH
With 650/75R32, m
3.3
With 800/75R32, m
3.5

* Specifi cations and design subject to change without notice

T560

T660

T670

3 chains
80

4 chains
80

4 chains
80

660
1400
10
475 1030
240 510 & 475 1030

660
1670
10
475 1030
240 510 & 475 1030

660
1670
10
475 1030
240 510 & 475 1030

13

13

13

660
450 & 900

660
450 & 900

660
450 & 900

400
Single speed rel. to 1 x separator
adjustable

400
Single speed rel. to 1 x separator
adjustable

400
Single speed rel. to 1 x separator
adjustable

1.05
1.30
0.45
2.80

1.25
1.56
0.55
3.36

1.25
1.56
0.55
3.36

5
3.25
7
4.5

6
3.25
7
5.4

6
3.25
7
5.4

750 1600

750 1600

750 1600

10000
105
88

11000
105
88

11000
105
88

56 rotating, 54 stationary

68 rotating, 66 stationary

68 rotating, 66 stationary

88 rotating, 57 stationary

108 rotating, 68 stationary

108 rotating, 68 stationary

6090HZ003B
2200
9
260 / 350
2100
800

6090HZ003B
2200
9
260 / 350
2100
800

6090HZ003D
2200
9
299 / 400
2100
800

3 speeds
optional

3 speeds
optional

3 speeds
optional

14480
14980

15290
15790

15290
15790

3.3
3.5

3.3
3.8

3.5
3.8

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John Deere Combines: W-Series Specifications

W-Series Specifications

1. 600R Series platforms provide lower, faster cutting

2. Long feederhouse with shallow angle provides excellent visibility of the platform
3. Quiet, spacious cab with CommandCenter Display provides unbelievable comfort
and control
4. HillMaster For full body levelling, for optimimum performance and operator comfort
5. QuadroFlo cleaning system offers superior cleaning capacity
6. Dedicated precleaner and advanced walker design provide vigorous separation and
cleaner grain
7. HeaderTrak system maintains even stubble height, even in rolling conditions
8. Up to 11,000 L grain tank keeps you harvesting, not unloading
9. Premium Chopper system offers two windrowing possibilities for excellent residue
management

Other Specifications
255 to 318 hp from the PowerTech PlusTM engine gives you the power to climb steep hills,
even with a full grain tank
Automatic Combine Adjustment (ACA) with 16 crop settings makes it easy to match
combine performance to crop conditions
ProDrive transmission seamlessly shifts between two ranges for precise speed control
800 L fuel tank gives you all-day harvesting ability

Learn more at www.JohnDeere.com

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FEEDERHOUSE
Conveyor chains
Header reverser power, hp
THRESHING CYLINDER
Cylinder diameter, mm
Cylinder width, mm
Number of rasp bars
Cylinder speed range standard, rpm
Cylinder dual range drive, option, rpm
CYLINDER CONCAVE
Number of concave bars (small grain and universal)
SECONDARY CYLINDER AND CONCAVE
Beater diameter
Secondary cylinder speed
Secondayr concave
TOTAL ACTIVE SEPARATION AREA
Cylinder concave area, m2
Secondary concave area, m2
Total active separation area, m2
STRAW WALKER
Number of walkers
Walker length, m
Number of steps
Walker area, m2
POWER SEPARATOR
Drum diameter, mm
Number of type, pattern of fingers
CLEANING SYSTEM DUAL-FLO; ADJUSTABLE PRE-CLEANER
Fan speed range, rpm
GRAIN TANK

W540

W550

W650

W660

3 chains
80

3 chains
80

4 chains
80

4 chains
80

660
1400
10
475 1030
240 510 & 475 1030

660
1400
10
475 1030
240 510 & 475 1030

660
1670
10
475 1030
240 510 & 475 1030

660
1670
10
475 1030
240 510 & 475 1030

13

13

13

13

400
single speed rel. cyl.
adjustable

400
single speed rel. cyl.
adjustable

400
single speed rel. cyl.
adjustable

400
single speed rel. cyl.
adjustable

1.05
0.45
1.50

1.05
0.45
1.50

1.25
0.55
1.80

1.25
0.55
1.80

5
4.6
11
6.4

5
4.6
11
6.4

6
4.6
11
7.7

6
4.6
11
7.7

410
15 retractable, in-line

410
15 retractable, in-line

410
18 retractable, in-line

410
18 retractable, in-line

750 1600

750 1600

750 1600

750 1600

8000

8000 base;
10000 opt. for LL only

8000

8000 base;
11000 opt.

105
88

105
88

105
88

56 rotating, 54 stationary

68 rotating, 66 stationary

68 rotating, 66 stationary

88 rotating, 57 stationary

108 rotating, 68 stationary

108 rotating, 68 stationary

6068HZ482
2400
6.8
217 / 290
2300
800

6090HZ003C
2200
9
240 / 320
2100
800

6090HZ003B
2200
9
260 / 350
2100
800

3 speeds
NA

3 speeds
optional

3 speeds
optional

13650
14150

14720
15220

14720
15220

3.3
3.5

3.5
3.8

3.5
3.8

Volume, l

Unloading auger swing range, degrees

105
Unloading rate, l/sec
88
STANDARD STRAW CHOPPER
Number of knives
56 rotating, 54 stationary
PREMIUM STRAW CHOPPER (OPTION)
Number of knives
88 rotating, 57 stationary
ENGINE
John Deere PowerTech Plus, 6 cylinder, turbocharged, air-to-air after-cooled, diesel
Engine type
6068HZ480C
Rated speed, rpm
2400
Displacement, l
6.8
Maximum harvesting power (ECE R120)*, kW / hp
190 / 255
* at engine speed (rated 100), rpm
2300
Fuel tank capacity, l
800
GROUND DRIVE
Transmission type
3 speeds
ProDrive
NA
WEIGHTS
LevelLand combines, kg
13650
HillMaster combines, kg
14150
TRANSPORT WIDTH
With 650/75R32, m
3.3
With 800/75R32, m
3.5

* Specifications and design subject to change without notice

** Datas varies depending on specifications weight with trailer hitch & chopper
*** LevelLand combines only

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CWS-Series 2 Specifications

1. 600R Series platforms provide lower, faster cutting in a variety of widths

2. Long feederhouse with shallow angle provides excellent visibility of the platform
3. Quiet, spacious cab with clearly arranged corner post displays offer you an easy,
at-a-glance view of combine performance
4. Heavy duty front axle and chassis provide a sturdy structure to overcome all ground
conditions
5. 4-stage separation provides unbeatable performance across a wide range of crops
6. Advanced walker design provides proven, rigorous separation and cleaner grain
7. HeaderTrak system ensures even stubble height, even in rolling conditions
8. 6,000 to 6,800 L grain tank capacity keeps you harvesting, not unloading
9. John Deere 1450/1550 CWS-Series 2 combines offer a full range of residue handling
options to closely match your cropping practices from conventional-till to no-till

Other Specifications
PowerTech Plus engine ranging from 204 to 262 hp provide a balance of high power
and fuel economy
Standard air compressor system provides best maintenance facility
Single-lever latching gives you fast, convenient coupling of hydraulics and electrical
components as well as locking the platform with only one movement
Simple electric concave adjustment is just one example of comfort and productivity
not normally found in combines of this class but standard on the CWS-Series 2
combines

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1450 SERIES 2

FEEDERHOUSE
Conveyor chains
3 chains
Header reverser power, V
16
THRESHING CYLINDER
Cylinder diameter, mm
610
Cylinder width, rpm
1300
No. of rasp bars
8
Cylinder speed range, standard, rpm
380 1100
Cylinder dual range drive, option, rpm
150 420; 400 1100
CYLINDER CONCAVE
No. of concave bars (small grain and universal)
14
Concave adjustment
electrically in cab
BEATER
Beater diameter, mm
380
No. of wings
4
Beater speed
860
STRAW WALKER
No. of walkers
5
Walker length, m
3.75
No. of walker steps
5
Walker area, m
4.83
POWER SEPARATOR
Drum diameter, mm
443
No. of, type, pattern of fingers
15
CLEANING SYSTEM
Type of fan
scroll type
Fan speed adjustment
electrically in cab
Fan speed range, rpm
550 1150
GRAIN TANK
Volume / optional, l
6000 / 6800
Unloading auger swing range, degrees
110
STRAW CHOPPER
Number of knives
52
ENGINE
John Deere PowerTech Plus, 6-cylinder, turbocharged, air-to-air after-cooled, diesel
Engine type
6068 H
Displacement, l
6.8
Maximum power available for harvesting (ECE R120), kW / hp
152 / 204
Fuel tank capacity, l
470
GROUND DRIVE
Transmission type
3 speeds
WEIGHTS
LevelLand combines, kg
10500
DIMENSIONS
Transport width, m
620/75 R30 --> 3.29

* Specification and design subject to change without notice.

1550 SERIES 2
4 chains
16
610
1560
8
380 1100
150 420; 400 1100
14
electrically in cab
380
4
860
6
3.75
5
5.79
443
18
scroll tape
electrically in cab
550 1150
6000 / 6800
110
64
6068 H
6.8
196 / 262
470
3 speeds
11600
650/75 R32 --> 3.43

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