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HARVESTING

JOHN DEERE INTRODUCES A New Level of Power and
Versatility on a Compact
ENTIRE NEW HEADER LINEUP Chassis
Kubota’s LX Series compact tractors
John Deere has updated its entire can easily go from low to high speed to are powered by world-renowned Kubota
header lineup for combines to include save easy shelling crops such as soy- diesel engines ranging from 24.9 to 30.8
new HDR Rigid Cutterbar Drapers, beans,” Badding said. “RDF HydraFlex gross engine horsepower. The LX3310
model features a Kubota Common Rail
John Deere HDR Rigid Cutterbar Drap- Drapers reduce grain loss and let op- System diesel engine that is engineered
ers are ideal for small grains, oilseed, or erators harvest at faster speeds without for the harsh Canadian climate condi-
soybean growers who want to maximize sacrificing cut quality.” tions while providing better fuel econ-
their combine’s acres per hour across These drapers, carryover the omy, lower emissions as well as a high
various crops, changing conditions, field-proven John Deere 4-inch dou- level of power, torque, and performance.
and uneven or rolling terrain while cap- ble-cut, dual-drive shaft HydraFlex Cut-
terbar. The knife system provides indus- The LX Series provides great maneu-
try-exclusive cutting performance by verability in a compact size allowing you
making 1,980 cuts per minute to enable to operate the 60-inch or 72-inch mid-
faster harvesting speeds. Two center mount mower, yet it boasts the power
feed belt options are available as stand- and weight required to operate a front
ard equipment to optimize the RDF Hy- loader with a lift capacity of over 1,000
draFlex Draper for multiple crops and lbs.
conditions. The standard belt minimizes The 3-Point Hitch offers superior lift
pod tossing in easy-shelling crops such capacity for a wide variety of perfor-
as soybeans. An optional cleated center mance-matched rear implements. The
belt is available to feed higher-volume LX Series also features Goodyear® R14
crops like canola into the feed drum. crossover tires for a variety of snow, ice,
turing more grain. “The HDR has a new turf or mud applications.
hinged frame that provides unmatched Circle 14 on enquiry card Complete Comfort with
terrain-following capability with twice
the wing range as a MacDon FD1 Flex- KUBOTA Open Station and Cab
Draper with uniform cut height when Model Features
said Matt Badding, harvesting product ANNOUNCES NEW Operator comfort and functionality are
harvesting on curves or uneven terrain,”
manager for John Deere. top priorities for the LX Series, which
An HDR Draper will help unlock more “CROSSOVER” is available in both deluxe Open Sta-
of the combine’s harvesting capacity and tion and Cab models. The Cab model is
capture more grain from the field, espe- COMPACT equipped with a 4-pillar integrated cabin
cially when harvesting down or lodged and includes premium standard features
crops, according to Badding. “These TRACTOR like a heater and air conditioner, front
easy-to-use drapers effectively pick up and rear LED work lights, cabin interior
and sweep the down or lodged crop light, front and rear wipers with washer,
across the cutter bar to recover more Kubota Canada Ltd. (KCL) unveiled its rear defogger, and speakers. Both Open
crop thanks to a consistent distance be- new LX Series, the latest addition to the Station and Cab models feature cruise
tween the reel fingers and cutter bar, im- company’s compact tractor line. The LX control, tilt steering, and a new deluxe
proved reel range, and increased reel- Series offers three models including the suspension seat with armrests that keep
drive motor torque,” Badding said. “HDR affordable entry-level LX2610SU Open operators comfortable and productive.
Drapers can be ordered with optional Station model and the well-equipped LX2610SU: LX Power at
John Deere Grain Saver Draper Belts. LX2610 and LX3310, both of which come
with Open Station and Cab model op-
HDR Drapers are available in cutting tions. Designed with both residential an Entry-Level Price Point
widths from 35 feet to 50 feet to bring and commercial operators in mind, the The new LX Series features an en-
more crop into your combine with each LX Series has the versatility to tackle try-level LX2610SU. The LX2610SU pro-
pass, increasing the number of acres rural residential tasks while providing vides both value and quality with deluxe
harvested per hour and per day. “Farm- the power and comfort to handle com- features to maximize performance in-
ers can upgrade from our 45-foot-wide mercial applications. The new LX Series cluding a Kubota-built front loader and
draper to the new 50-foot wide draper compact tractors will be available na- backhoe, multiple tire options, and a
and can harvest up to 33 acres more per tionwide at authorized Kubota dealers in Category I 3-Point Hitch to connect per-
day,” Badding said. May 2020. formance-matched implements to han-
John Deere RDF HydraFlex Drapers “We are very excited to launch the dle a wide variety of applications. Avail-
are built on the field-proven cutting new LX Series in Canada. This new se- able in an Open Station model only, the
technology of the existing John Deere ries is the perfect fit in the compact util- LX2610SU is the perfect option for first-
700FD while providing new features to ity tractor segment between our current time tractor buyers looking to prioritize
reduce grain loss. These new drapers B and L Series,’’ said Yannick Montagano, power in their compact tractor.
are compatible with new X Series, S Se- Vice President of Sales and Marketing
ries, and T Series Combines dating back for Kubota Canada Ltd. “We are confi-
to the model year 2012. All RDF HydraF- dent the all-new LX Series will meet the
lex Drapers feature a new Two-Speed demands of residential property own-
Center Feed Section that lets operators ers as well as commercial operators, in
slow down the feed drum and center a wide range of applications from snow
feed belt by 20% compared with the removal to landscaping.”
700FD. “This puts more grain in the tank
by reducing free grain loss. Operators
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