All-New 9 Series: Power, Efficiency and Comfort

John Deere 9 Series 2022 tractors bring more power and technology to cover more ground in less time. And with reduced operating costs, these beauties are pretty hard to beat. Here we take a closer look at the 9 Series lineup.

In March this year, John Deere announced its updated 9 series, designed to deliver greater accuracy and quality, all from a larger, more comfortable cab. John Deere is the only manufacturer to offer all three tractor configurations – the wheel 9R, two-track 9RT and the four-track 9RX.

Sales Operations Manager Andrew Watt said there’s lots to love about the 9 Series, and thinks it is perfect for broad acre farmers using large implements who need a lot of power, and a lot of power to the ground.

“Broadacre farmers will appreciate the added low-end torque and lugging ability of the all-new, John Deere PowerTech 13.6L diesel engine. This engine powers models with 390 to 590 horsepower, runs with 50% less engine noise and is Tier 3 compliant, meaning it meets Australian emission control standards with no need for additional fluids. The largest tractors – the 9R 640 and 9RX 640 – are powered by a Cummins 15L diesel engine.”

To accommodate the added horsepower and ballast of the articulated 9 Series tractors, several undercarriage, axle, and front-frame components were strengthened and improved. Strengthening these components has increased the weight of the tractor and the maximum available ballast from 27,216kg to 30,391kg to put the increased power to the ground.

There’s no doubt the 9 Series meets the need for higher flow and higher pressures to handle larger implements. Select 9 Series Tractors can be ordered with hydraulic Intelligent Power Management that provides up to 50 extra horsepower depending on the gear chosen. This added power can be unlocked via intelligent software monitoring of hydraulic demand and engine power, providing the perfect performance boost when pulling equipment through tough terrain or over large hills, or with high hydraulic demands, such as air-seeding rigs giving that extra level of reliability.

And when it comes to keeping operators on track, Andrew said the integrated technology of the 9 Series cannot be beaten.

“All 9 Series tractors include a Gen 4 CommandCentre™, which houses all the activation’s and software to do anything from turn automation and auto path to machine sync and implement guidance capability through a single display, with an option of an extended display to give you additional screen real estate. This means operators can spend more time focusing on job quality and less time operating the tractor.

“They also come with JDLink™ Connect for five years and an all-new StarFire™ 6000 integrated receiver built into the cab, which requires no set-up or calibrations from the customers. It’s fully integrated and comes at a reduced price point to the previous model. With reduced pull-in and remote software download times, precision agriculture has never been easier!”

The 9 Series offers three Comfort and Convenience packages to fit your needs: Select, Premium and Ultimate.

“When you’re spending dozens of hours a week in the cab, a comfortable operating environment isn’t just a nice to have – it’s essential to ensuring you and your operators can work at your best, dawn to dusk and beyond.

“For example, the Ultimate option has leather seats with heating and massage, adjustable bolsters underneath your legs and mid-section, footrests, a refrigerator, huge amount of swivel to easily see the implements at the back without straining your neck, and plenty of outlets to keep your electronics powered. You name it; it’s there. It’s the luxury you’d expect of a cruiser yacht, not necessarily a tractor.”

The 9 Series also offers increased visibility and productivity with three new lighting packages to help operators get more done regardless of what time it is.“The lighting packages are totally different with this update. There are now lighting, sunshades and camera options that operators need to be comfortable for long working days, with up to 32 LED lights optional, which is the equivalent of about eight times the amount of area illuminated around the cab versus the older models.

“This gives increased visibility straight from the factory without having to add additional lighting aftermarket.”

One more thing John Deere customers will notice with this update is a new name and numbering system, with the tractor model listed separately from the engine horsepower, bringing it into line with both the 7R and 8R series.

Updates to 8R Series

John Deere has also announced changes to the 8 Series – our Swiss Army Knife of tractors.

“These machines are versatile. They are great for anything from towing a boom spray through to a large seeder as well as chaser bins or any hitch-mounted implements for row crop work.

“The 8 Series has two main updates for model year 2022. The first is the Central Tyre Inflation System, or CTIS. This gives on-the-go ability to change your tyre pressure quickly from the seat of the cab, with customisable road and field settings that you can change with the press of a button. The feedback from customers is that this isn’t just a nice to have – it’s something they are using often to reduce wear on the road and wheel slip in the paddock.

“The second is the addition of the ExactRate™ system, making the 8RX the only tractor on the market allowing operators to carry fertilizer in factory-installed 3800L tanks. This offers superior visibility, with the tanks wrapping around the back of the cab and over the rear tracks so the overall machine width hasn’t changed.

“The benefit here is reduced ground pressure compared to third-party tanks on wheel tractors, and compatibility with John Deere planters, all covered under factory warranty.”

Order now

Pricing for Model Year 22 across both 8 and 9 Series has now been released and Hutcheon & Pearce is offering some great order discounts.

We have secured access to an early release 9R 540 from John Deere so if you are keen for an on-farm demo or want to take a closer look, contact your local sales team or head to our website. And if you can’t wait until next year for your new machine, we still have some Model Year 21 in stock.

To talk to your local Hutcheon & Pearce branch about your next machine. Visit www.hutcheonandpearce.com.au/contact-us/ for details.