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While some companies note that they value customer feedback, this notion may not always be reflected in their products. However, firms like John Deere actually use this input to shape their newest models, as they known that users can help the company achieve better results with their equipment.

The company announced on April 10, 2012, the release of the customer-inspired John Deere 180G LC hydraulic excavator. This 18-metric ton model gives contractors a chance to meet emissions requirements with the new Interim Tier4-certified engine while also providing them with enough power to finish the job.

This excerpt was originally posted on the John Deere Emissions Hub Blog on April 27, 2012. You can view the original post here.

INTERMAT 2012 has come to a close, but some of the best coverage of the event is just now being published. At the Emissions Hub, we understand that it wasn’t practical for many of our readers to attend the event. Luckily, there has been great coverage of the event online, enabling everyone to follow the conversation closely, regardless of location. Below, the Emissions Hub rounds up our picks for top coverage from the show.

This excerpt was originally posted on the John Deere, Straightforward Blog April 19, 2012. You can view the original post here.

This week, John Deere Power Systems is in Paris for INTERMAT 2012. Held every three years since 1988, INTERMAT (the International Exhibition for Equipment and Techniques for Construction and Materials Industries) is one of of the industry’s biggest international events.

At this year’s show, John Deere revealed its planned building-block approach to meet the upcoming challenge of Final Tier 4/Stage IV regulations. The Integrated Emissions Control system is a solution that optimizes engine performance, operating efficiency and reliability.

This excerpt was originally posted on the John Deere, Straightforward Blog April 12, 2012. You can view the original post here.

We are excited to welcome four new models from our K-Series crawler dozer line to John Deere’s growing family of machines certified to U.S. EPA Interim Tier 4 (IT4) emissions requirements. A John Deere PowerTech 6.8L (700K, 750K) or 4.5L (550K, 650K) IT4 diesel engine provides an increase in horsepower and overall tractor weight, providing more productive machines.

Both engines meet 2012 EPA emissions requirements by utilizing the field-proven technology of cooled EGRwith exhaust filters. The engine’s diesel particulate filters are cleaned automatically during routine operation, eliminating the need to idle down for maintenance and increasing overall machine productivity.  In addition, filter access is easy, should it need servicing.

This excerpt was originally posted on the John Deere, Straightforward Blog April 3, 2012. You can view the original post here.

EPA Interim Tier 4 and EU Stage III B emissions standards for diesel engines between 56 kW (75 hp) and 130 kW (174 hp) became effective the first week of 2012, raising questions among contractors about the design, operability and cost impact of compact equipment falling within this power range. John Deere’s team of engineers has addressed these concerns while providing the smooth operability and efficiency customers come to expect from their compact equipment.

John Deere recently announced the introduction of its K-Series Backhoe Loaders, as the company released eight productive and efficient models (310K EP, 310K, 310SK, 310SK TC, 315SK, 410K, 410K TC, 710K) that look to build on the success of the popular J-Series.

According to a company release, two economical tractor loader models (210K EP, 210K) are also being released to help round out the K-Series and provide workers with additional versatility on the job site.

Construction

Construction sites around the country are benefiting from the use of the John Deere 300-Series Skid Steers, as these machines have helped to transform operations and ease the workload for employees who are using them. These models help the user get more done at the site, improving the reliability and efficiency of their operation.   

Specs

The John Deere 317 Skid Steer is the smallest machine available in the series, but its design still packs the necessary power to transform any job site into a work playground for its operator. The model is available with a 57-net horsepowerand 61-gross horsepower, and allows the user to accommodate a 1,7500-pound rated operating capacity and a 3,700-pound tipping load.

Agility

This excerpt was originally posted on the John Deere, Straightforward Blog February 14, 2012. You can view the original post here.

This excerpt was originally posted on the John Deere, Straightforward Blog February 28, 2012. You can view the original post here.

Last April we sat down for an interview with Dale Conway, Vice President of Engineering at Thompson Pump, for our OEM Spotlight series. This month, Dale provides us with a look at one of Thompson Pump’s latest products, the 18-inch Dry-Priming Centrifugal Pump that utilizes a John Deere Interim Tier 4 Engine.

The Pump incorporates Thompson’s oil-less vacuum technology, which enables the pump to match the reduced emissions of the engine while providing improved efficiency. Watch the video below to see how Thompson Pump is utilizing John Deere IT4 Engines in their latest equipment.

This excerpt was originally posted on the John Deere, Straightforward Blog February 6, 2012. You can view the original post here.

At John Deere we’re always looking to hear from customers about what they think of our equipment; which is why we are proud to share a roundup of the best tests and testimonials as featured here on the John Deere Emissions Hub. From independent tests done at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, to original equipment manufacturers letting us know what they like most about Deere’s approach to Interim Tier 4, Deere is grateful for all of the great insights.