John Deere MachineFinder » Forestry http://blog.machinefinder.com See What's New in Used Thu, 16 May 2013 16:30:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Best John Deere Innovations of 2012 http://blog.machinefinder.com/10715/the-best-john-deere-innovations-of-2012 http://blog.machinefinder.com/10715/the-best-john-deere-innovations-of-2012#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:00:24 +0000 Machinefinder http://blog.machinefinder.com/?p=10715 Ever since the first John Deere plow was sold 175 years ago, there has been continuous motivation to create new equipment that is bigger, better, stronger, safer, and more productive. John Deere Innovation has come a long way in machinery manufacturing and the drive to produce equipment that simplifies everyday tasks. In this blog post we [...]

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]]> Ever since the first John Deere plow was sold 175 years ago, there has been continuous motivation to create new equipment that is bigger, better, stronger, safer, and more productive. John Deere Innovation has come a long way in machinery manufacturing and the drive to produce equipment that simplifies everyday tasks. In this blog post we will look at how John Deere innovation continues to lead the way.

This year was no different for Deere; engine emissions and idling times, cab comfort, preserving the land, and resourcefulness have been some of the many areas that have undergone improvements in 2012. The John Deere Company, along with farmers across the country, are confident that these advancements in innovation will be the foundation for providing the growing global population a means to work more efficiently. The following are some of the best John Deere innovations we’ve seen this year:

  • JD Link Machine Monitoring System App: This system is not new in 2012; for the past few years, farmers have been able to monitor vehicles, simplify maintenance scheduling, increase vehicle up-time, track operator productivity, and assist in recovering stolen machinery through software that is integrated into the machine’s electrical system. Farmers now have the option to manage their equipment through the new smartphone app, which includes features like; multiple machine mapping, GPS of equipment, and viewing maintenance alerts.
  • DirectDrive Transmission: During a November fuel efficiency test in Germany, the DirectDrive transmission with double clutch technology proved to be a highly fuel- and time-efficient alternative to existing transmissions. The fuel efficiency was tested under a number of speeds, terrains, and conditions. This included fields, roads, hilly slopes, and gravel filled tractors. The small amount of fuel consumption by the DirectDrive transmission lowers the overall operating cost of a Deere tractor.

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  • John Deere Worksite Technologies: This system encompasses five John Deere technologies all packaged together to keep you constantly connected with your machinery and technician. The five technologies include JD Link (mentioned above), Fleet Care (which monitors machine health and offers maintenance suggestions), Service ADVISOR™ Remote (which allows repairs and diagnostics to be issued remotely), Payload Weighing (which alerts the opperator of load capacity) and Grade Control (which provides and exact estimates on necessary machine position).
  • Field Connect System: Watering can be the life or death of a crop and the Field Connect System is giving farmers better insight into what crops need. This system monitors moisture levels and feeds data into a web-based interface; it also helps you make timely irrigation decisions, alerts you when moisture levels are reaching full or refill points, and helps eliminate over-watering.

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These innovative products are only a few of the products Deere improved in 2012; other notable innovations include updated tractors, the advanced Disk Ripper for tillage season, and the John Deere B-wrap which preserves baled hay. As the demands of the agriculture, construction, and forestry evolve, Deere will strive to produce the most efficient products to fit those needs.

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]]> http://blog.machinefinder.com/10715/the-best-john-deere-innovations-of-2012/feed 3 6 John Deere Forestry Machines You May Not Know About http://blog.machinefinder.com/10029/6-john-deere-forestry-machines-you-may-not-know-about http://blog.machinefinder.com/10029/6-john-deere-forestry-machines-you-may-not-know-about#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:47:37 +0000 Machinefinder http://blog.machinefinder.com/?p=10029 When we hear ”John Deere,” we may think of the classic tractor such as a row crop or a combine. However, most of us are unaware of John Deere Forestry. John Deere forestry machines resemble the high quality and standards that are shown in the agriculture division. Take a look at these 6 different John Deere [...]

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]]> When we hear ”John Deere,” we may think of the classic tractor such as a row crop or a combine. However, most of us are unaware of John Deere Forestry. John Deere forestry machines resemble the high quality and standards that are shown in the agriculture division. Take a look at these 6 different John Deere forestry machines:

Feller Bunchers

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Feller Bunchers are used in logging for harvesting; they often consist of a heavy base, where the operator sits with either a type of saw, or, as you can see in this image, a shear. This shear encompasses the tree and acts like a giant pincher.

Forwarders

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Feller Bunchers take care of the harvesting, but what comes next? A vehicle with carrying capabilities. Forwarders are trailers designed to be hooked up to John Deere tractors which can generally cover most terrain.

Harvesters

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Next in the line of John Deere forestry machines is the harvester which has a typical heavy machine base and an attached arm used for grabbing and clear cutting areas. Sometimes harvesters are even used in conjunction with forwarders and serve as the larger tractor attached to the trailer. The arm that is on the harvester acts as a delivery mechanism in this situation.

Knuckleboom Log Loaders

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A log loader is yet another machine to help load up a trailer with logs. The knuckleboom excels in many more ways than just this, however. It features a larger 90 gallon fuel tank, a load sensing hydraulic system that reduces fuel consumption, and a dedicated swing circuit that improves productive delimbing and loading.

Skidders

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Skidders remove trees from the forest and transport them to a clearing in a process called “skidding.” John Deere offers a wide selection of skidders as well as engines, transmissions, axles, grapples, winches, and cabs. With this many options, it’s possible to build a skidder that best suits a farmer’s individual needs.

Swing Machines

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Though swing machines look very similar to excavators, their purpose is actually quite different. Swing machines are used as roadbuilders, shovel loggers, harvester/processors, stroke delimbers, or log loaders, making them truly multi-purpose vehicles.

As you can see, John Deere offers more than lawn and garden and farming equipment; in fact, John Deere offers a wealth of forestry machines. We hope you enjoyed some of the logging action seen here!

 

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]]> The John Deere Construction and Forestry Division was established in the mid-1950′s, back then called the Industrial Equipment Division. Deere began producing forestry machines in earnest at that time, but in reality, Deere products have been working in the woods since the early part of the last century. Today’s tough-but-smart machines can cut an entire tree into precisely measured sections in a matter of seconds. After rapidly sawing the tree from the base, the processing head keeps hold, dropping the tree parallel to the ground then quickly pulling it through, delimbing and cutting to desired length. It’s the very latest technology for an age-old profession.

John Deere H480 Harvester Head in Action

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John Deere 1270E Harvester: See how it all works

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John Deere 1270D Eco III

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John Deere 1470D

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Close up View of 1470D Eco III

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Tree Harvester

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Timberjack 759G

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John Deere Timberjack

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Timberjack 1470D

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Deere Harvester

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]]> http://blog.machinefinder.com/2867/john-deere-monster-of-forest/feed 0 John Deere Forestry Miniatures http://blog.machinefinder.com/3020/john-deere-forestry-miniatures http://blog.machinefinder.com/3020/john-deere-forestry-miniatures#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:31:03 +0000 Machinefinder http://blog.machinefinder.com/?p=3020 It’s really something to see all the detail and precision that goes along with a Deere machine recreated on a smaller scale. These miniature forestry units from Edward J. Wagoner’s photostream depict machines built for big work on a very small scale, and even in action. 843J Wheeled Feller Buncher 1/50th credit 1270E Processor 1/50th credit 1270E [...]

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]]> It’s really something to see all the detail and precision that goes along with a Deere machine recreated on a smaller scale. These miniature forestry units from Edward J. Wagoner’s photostream depict machines built for big work on a very small scale, and even in action.

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1270E Processor 1/50th

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1270E Processor 1/50th

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844J Log Loader 1/50th

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844J Log Loader 1/50th

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648GIII Skidder

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648GIII Skidder

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