John Deere is launching a new tractor with a Stage IV compliant engine at next week’s Cereals Event in Cambridgeshire.
The new 7310R model with e23 machine is the first time a European model has been fitted with a Stage IV compliant engine.
The company said its Stage IV engines are the latest development in its drive to produce tractors that meet emissions regulations.
It said as a final step it has added a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to its diesel-only engines and increased the fuel pressure to achieve more thorough combustion.
The machinery giant says the latest addition to its range produces 310hp at rated engine speed, and heads five other new, more powerful tractors from 210 to 290hp.
John Deere said: “For transport and pto applications, the engine’s intelligent power management (IPM) system provides an extra 30hp and is expected to deliver 2% better fuel efficiency than previous units.”
The company said even with the addition of SCR, it aims to reduce total fluid consumption to even lower levels that those achieved at present.
As a result, farmers will be offered improved Stage III B compliant diesel-only engines on both the new 7R and 8R Series ranges for 2014, said John Deere.
And towards the end of this year, farmers will be offered a choice of AutoPowr or newly designed, fully automatic e23 transmissions across the whole model range, as well as CommandQuad transmission on the two smallest models.
John Deere said: “AutoPowr’s ‘pedal mode’ enables the operator to change the ground speed while operating pto-driven equipment that demands constant engine rpm.
“The e23 transmission offers 23 equally spaced power shiftable forward gears and 11 reverse, and is equipped with Efficiency Manager.”
According to John Deere, this allows the operator to preset the working speed, and helps to save fuel by keeping the engine rpm at an optimum speed by automatically shifting up and throttling back.
All 7R Series tractors will also feature a new CommandArm console, replacing the right-hand console found on previous models.
John Deere said the new console groups the tractor controls by function and it integrates completely with the new Generation 4 CommandCentre, which features a new interface and is available with either a seven or 10-inch touchscreen display.
The firm said: “The new CommandView III Cab has a 40 degree swivel seat with back rest extension, and customers may choose between a standard air spring seat, the field-proven ActiveSeat or hydraulic cab suspension (HCS) for extra driving comfort.”
In addition, the cab features laminated glass for safety and a quiet operating environment and a fridge for storing food and drinks.
The company said the integrated systems also enable the use of its FarmSight precision farming technology.