With all products designed to prioritise production, profitability and sustainability, the new 6M 155 features more speed, power and customisation to create the ideal mid-size utility tractor for the dairy and beef industry.
The V451R Variable Chamber Baler was also on display at the Gold Coast Conference & Exhibition Centre. As was the HarvestLab 3000 sensor, which uses near-infrared technology to allow precision measurement and documentation of the nutrients available in different crop types, and inform decision making that creates the optimal feed for cows and higher milk yields.
John Deere Australia’s Erin Wagstaff said combining reliable, functional machinery with groundbreaking precision ag technology helped dairy farmers to refine and improve every facet of their business.
“The range of John Deere tractors and data management sensors can assist farmers to monitor input costs like fuel through Operations Center, while AutoTrac ensures accurate sowing, mowing and raking, and HarvestLab assesses the quality of the crop, not only as it’s being cut, but the benchtop kit means you can assess silage quality at any time,” Erin said.
“By adding more optionality to the 6M range, we’ve built the tractor for the future based on the reputation we’ve built up over 100 years for quality and reliability.
“It has more power, more technology and new features like the reversible fan that makes the 6M the go-to machine for the vast range of tasks on the farm.”
For the first time in the new range of 6M tractors, four models are 200hp or above, and those wanting extra speed for transportation have the option of a 50kph transmission.
Another attraction is the intelligent power management, providing a 14.9-kW (20-hp) boost for many typical operations that use rear power take-off in high-power applications or in transport.
The sloped hood design delivers enhanced operator visibility, while the option of single or dual rear wheels or larger tyres brings improved traction and power to the ground.
There is also a digital cornerpost display in the cabin, featuring integrated connectivity and scaleable precision technology.
The name and numbering conventions have been aligned with John Deere’s 6R, 7R, 8R and 9R tractors, which display the series separately from the rated engine horsepower, and the sleek styling of the 6Ms includes a new flag design and louvre shape.
HarvestLab 3000 gives dairy farmers a way to monitor and analyse silage quality, providing information such as moisture, dry matter, protein, starch and sugar within minutes. The technology is available on John Deere’s self-propelled forage harvesters and separately as a bench test kit.
All data is displayed and site-specifically documented in real time, so operators can adjust settings for machine optimisation in the field, rather than waiting for laboratory results.
Erin said she enjoyed connecting with dairy farmers during the two-day conference and highlighting the equipment and technology available to support on-farm efficiencies.
“We know milk production is the key focus for dairy farmers, so complementing that with reliable equipment and precision agriculture technology in other areas of their operation can have a powerful impact on productivity, sustainability and their bottom line,” she said.
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