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8170 – Silage Preparation for R Series

is equipment enables adding a hydraulic belt scraper to R series round balers.

Virtual view of hydraulic belts scraper

Close-up of the rubber pad scraper

Code	Name	Description/Components/Compatibility
8170	Silage Preparation for R Series	Belts cleaned by rubber scraper (belt driving roll #5). Recommended for customers harvesting silage. Hydraulic scraper can be disengaged via a shutoff valve on the baler (especially useful for dry crop harvesting). Scraper automatically disengaged during bale ejection.

Benefits:

Reduces crop buildup in the density arm.
Gentle on belts thanks to the rubber pad.
Extends the lifetime of the rubber pad through an optimized hydraulic cycle (Connected to the tailgate hydraulic harness).

3900 – Baler Automation – Select

Every John Deere baler comes standard with the Baler Automation – Select feature, allowing you to take advantage of an advanced level of automation within the John Deere ecosystem.

Baler stops automatically when the bale reaches the target size.

Speed Automation and Unplug Assist sub-mode enable (Green sub-mode)

Code

Name

Description/Components/Compatibility

3900

Baler Automation – Select

Compatible only with John Deere tractors equipped with ISOBUS and having Tractor Implement Automation (TIA) activation.
The tractor must be equipped with an Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) to operate all sub-modes:

IVT: Stop the tractor when the bale size is reached / enable tractor stop when pickup is plugged
PTO disengagement

Two Baler Automation sub-modes symbol with status on the main page (Red: Disabled / Green: Enabled / Blue: Active):
- Tractor Speed Automation
- Unplug Assist Automation
Automation widget included.
Only on manual action, once gate is close and icon “Ready-to-Bale” appear on the display the operation will start again when the Command Pro joystick or reverser is cycled.
Automation automatically disengages with a single touch on the SCV or brakes during operations.
Each automation sub-modes can be disengaged if not required.

Benefits:

No additional package is required to enjoy a high level of comfort when baling in the John Deere ecosystem.
By eliminating the need to constantly stop and restart the tractor, automation reduces operator fatigue, making long workdays more comfortable and less stressful.

1050 – MaxiCut HC40 Premium

MaxiCut HC40 Premium is a cutting rotor with 25 knives. Its High-Capacity design ensures optimum crop flow.

In Premium version, the rotor has a selection of 12 and 13 knives for a theoretical cutting length of 80 mm (3.1 in.) and, with all knives engaged 40 mm (1.6 in.).

MaxiCut HC40 Premium

MaxiCut HC40 Premium with 25 engaged knives

Monitor the number and position of knives from the cab

Code	Name	Description/Components/Compatibility
1050	MaxiCut HC40 Premium	Supplied with 1.000 rpm PTO High-capacity design with large augers and rotor on the same axis. Three 6 mm [0,2 in] thick high hardness steel double teeth per revolution. 2 set of knives (0-12-13-25), controlled from the display. Theoretical cutting length of 80 mm (3.1 in.) or 40 mm (1.6 in.). Hydraulic knives protection system with adjustable pressure. Knives position monitored from the cab. Full width drop floor, controlled from the display. Deliver with 25 knife filler plates and holder.

Benefits:

High-Capacity (HC) design for uniform and regular feeding of the bale chamber.
High-quality materials for reliability and durability.
Excellent cutting quality with fine chopping thanks to the new hydraulic system.
Real-time monitoring of knife position from the cab.
Less knife maintenance thanks to double sharpening intervals, using two sets of knives alternately.
Full width drop floor, exclusive to John Deere, to reduce downtime due to plugs.

2102 – Moisture Indicator & Bale Scale

With this configuration, the moisture sensor and bale scale integrated into the baler-wrapper combination provides agronomic characteristics on the harvested crops.

Close-up of the moisture indicator (right side)

Moisture and bale weight values displayed on widgets

4 instrumented axes on the transport table

Analyze yield in John Deere Operations Center

Code	Name	Description/Components/Compatibility
2102	Moisture Indicator and Bale Scale	Moisture indicator inside the bale chamber (right-hand side). Moisture values are displayed on two widgets: Instant value Last average moisture Crop type selection on moisture settings page for accurate measurements. Configurable moisture alarm on the moisture settings page. Instrumented axes are integrated into the transport table. Bale weight value is displayed on one widget. Weighing device can be tared from the settings of the bale scale. Functions can be deactivated from the display. Moisture and bale weight data are documented on the display or remotely to John Deere Operations Center. Possibility to create a yield map in the John Deere Operations Center.

Benefits:

Display instant moisture and bale weight data to adjust your operations in real time.
Protect your crop from spoilage or mold with a configurable moisture alarm.
Adjust your machine settings to produce bales with moisture and weight characteristics that meet your specific objectives.
Seamlessly record and analyze data in the John Deere Operations Center, providing detailed insights and yield mapping for improved long-term productivity (Nitrogen or plant protection products).
- All data is available to facilitate your invoicing tasks.