Any new JD Rumors or Info on New Equipment?

[eagle107]

I heard the JD 2000 series tractors were supposed to be redesigned for next year or 2014, not sure if it is true. I also heard the JD skid steers that use the same JD PowerTech 4024T engines as the 4000 series tractors are going back to using the Yanmar engines. Not sure if it is due to Tier IV emissions or not. Has anyone else heard the same thing or any new rumors or info on JD equipment/tractors?

 

[ctlguy]

Would not be surprised if we saw Yanmars in the future in the radial lift skids. I don't think they have been a monster seller for Deere and using a Yanmar would certainly help with the pricing. I would not expect the rest of the ss line up to recieve a different power unit than a Deere. Can't comment on the 4x20's.

 

[JB2]

Will be interesting to hear if Deere is planning on upgrading the X300, X500 and X700 series Deere mowers for 2013? I am thinking that the X700 series design is due for an upgrade pretty soon, seeing as the X495/595 design was first introduced in 2002 and is still in use for the X700 series with minor changes over the years.

Anyone know if the X700 series will be upgraded?

Jason B

 

[9973720wb19]

don't know but i think they should come out with a few Z mowers with shocks like Ferris!

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

don't know but i think they should come out with a few Z mowers with shocks like Ferris!

they can't. Its patented.

 

[9973720wb19]

they can't. Its patented.

Oh!! that makes sense...maybe JD can add a few rings and paint it green to get over the patent :laughing:

 

[BleedGreen]

2x20 Series will not be updated anytime soon - SSLs and CTLs have some big changes coming and soon from what I hear.

 

[Martian]

In my opinion, the whole xx20 lineup is due for an overhaul! Still fine tractors, but have been on the market since around 05. Like to see them get the new numbering system sometime soon:thumbsup:

 

[couchsachraga]

I'm not sure we'll see an upgrade soon - look where we feel they fit in the range of what's available (arguably the JD forum is a bit biased to comment on this...). If they have a good solid product with a known reliability, why overhaul it yet? I'm sure it's in the planning stages, but even they may not know when.

Remember there were major tweaks in 2009 (power among them), and a few changes this past year (eH valves and such).

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

I am tired of rumors on the 270 hoe, are they going to build it or what?

 

[eagle107]

In my opinion, the whole xx20 lineup is due for an overhaul! Still fine tractors, but have been on the market since around 05. Like to see them get the new numbering system sometime soon:thumbsup:

I think the 3000 and 4000 series might still be in good shape for a few more years with tweaks JD makes to keep the models current. If the tractors are good/reliable, I could see JD keeping them for a 10 year run; it make good economic sense seeing how many it costs to re-design and re-tool factories for new equipment. However, I am not sure if the 2000 series could be re-design and re-tooled sooner; I do not have much experience with that line so I am not sure how well that line is doing.

 

[Martian]

I'm not sure we'll see an upgrade soon - look where we feel they fit in the range of what's available (arguably the JD forum is a bit biased to comment on this...). If they have a good solid product with a known reliability, why overhaul it yet? I'm sure it's in the planning stages, but even they may not know when.

Remember there were major tweaks in 2009 (power among them), and a few changes this past year (eH valves and such).

I'm not saying that there needs to be a change - I still think they are one of the nicest, if not the nicest CUT on the market. But I still think they have stuff that could be better, and would like to see what a new model series could bring:thumbsup:

 

[Mistyridgefarm]

Wow, posted in different spot.

 

[WilliamBos]

Oh!! that makes sense...maybe JD can add a few rings and paint it green to get over the patent :laughing:

Would not be the first time!

Will be interesting to see how they handl Tier 4 on the CUT/SCUT line up?

 

[Grateful11]

If Deere puts Auto Throttle in their 4000 series then we may talk. There's few things we're not to happy with on the L3940 but the Auto Throttle is great.

 

[dconine]

If Deere puts Auto Throttle in their 4000 series then we may talk. There's few things we're not to happy with on the L3940 but the Auto Throttle is great.

The Auto Throttle is standard on the 4520 & 4720 compact utilities. It is an excellent feature - Especially like it for loader work with our 4520. :thumbsup:

 

[Grateful11]

The Auto Throttle is standard on the 4520 & 4720 compact utilities. It is an excellent feature - Especially like it for loader work with our 4520. :thumbsup:

It is? Geez that was one of the big deciding factors for going with the Kubota L3940. All our dealer had on the lot 2 years in the 4000 series was I think a 4320. That really gets my goose.

So it works like the Kubota in that you press the forward or reverse pedal the engine revs automatically?

 

[jenkinsph]

About the only time I use the hand throttle on my 4520 is when tilling, the rest of the time I use the auto throttle.

 

[Grateful11]

About the only time I use the hand throttle on my 4520 is when tilling, the rest of the time I use the auto throttle.

Auto throttle is great, she loves it on the Kubota but like I say there would have been a lot more looking at the JD than there was had we known that feature was available on the one size up tractor from what the dealer had on the lot. Oh well live and learn. The Kubota has worked out fine, has over 400 hrs on it, it'll probably stay here ;-)

 

[shortthrow50]

About the only time I use the hand throttle on my 4520 is when tilling, the rest of the time I use the auto throttle.

is there a switch for that in your tractor? i see on the engine there is an electronic box installed where it would control the throttle electonically but i see button in my cab to utilise it