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6R from John Deere is a bit more luxurious
For users of John Deere tractors who want the most comprehensive controls, but don't require 280 or 300 horsepower under the hood, the manufacturer comes with a new option. The luxurious CommandPro joystick will also be available in the smaller 6R from this summer.
In mid-July, John Deere will announce that it will be able to equip all 6R models with the CommandPro joystick, including the 4-cylinder models. In the armrest you also get the new CommandCentre 4200 display, which can control all 6 AEF certified Isobus functions.
Looking at competitor
Deere presented At the end of 2016, the all-new 6230R and 6250R, a European contractor tractor that should keep up with comparable models from CNH and Fendt, both on the road and in the country. Especially the operation makes the difference. Here the manufacturer has looked closely at the competitors. Not so strange, because hundreds of users were allowed to give their opinion about the development. The engineers in Mannheim have succeeded in putting the best of all manufacturers in 1 control.
For many years, Deere has used a simplistic little orange stick. The new 6R, and soon the other models, will get a hefty Isobus joystick. This makes it possible to operate both the tractor and the machine. Up to 11 buttons can be freely programmed and the accelerator pedal and the accelerator lever can be used interchangeably. There is no need for an external joystick for implements.
New display
With the addition of the new controls, the company is also announcing that all 6R models above 130 horsepower meet the Stage 5 standard. The new joystick is only available in conjunction with the AutoPowr CVT transmission. Both are standard on the Ultimate Edition. The 4200 display measures 8,4 inches. Another option is the larger 4600 terminal.
Other options include Variable Steering Ratio (VRS), for adapting to the number of revolutions, and lighter steering. The 6145R and 6155R have been given a larger hydraulic pump. Thanks to the Stage 5 engine, all tractors above 130 hp meet the emission requirements that apply from January 1, 2019 for tractors above 170 hp.
Niels van der Boom
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