Featuring higher horsepower and payloads, better ergonomics and improved operator comfort, John Deere’s Mannheim-built 5R and 5RN Series tractors have been designed to meet the needs of medium sized mixed farms, small arable farms and specialist growers. Based on John Deere’s proven full-frame concept, these three Premium tractors are rated at 80, 90 and 100 hp (60, 67 and 74 kW), and feature the company’s tractor model designations.

The Narrow (5RN) versions have a maximum overall width of 1.86 m, and are particularly designed for orchards and vineyards with row widths greater than 2.50 m. The line-up is as follows:

The 5R Series tractors’ full-frame chassis design allows a 20 percent higher payload and therefore the use of larger, heavier implements – the maximum permissible weight for carrying heavy implements is 6600 kg. This results in increased productivity and reduced costs per hectare.

The tractors can also be optionally equipped with a front hitch, front PTO and various front loader packages. The full-frame chassis carries the entire weight of the front loader and hitch, which relieves all the other tractor components from load stress.

All three tractors are powered by a 4.5-litre PowerTech E™ engine, which is certified according to Tier IIIA emission requirements. This two-valve high pressure common rail (HPCR) engine delivers high levels of power, usable torque and fuel efficiency. For optimum combustion, the engine is equipped with electronic fuel injection, a distributed cooling system and an active charge air cooler.

An slide-out radiator and a cruise control function also contribute to increased engine efficiency and performance. With 7 percent extra horsepower, this engine supplies twice the power boost of previous models and features a 20 percent wider constant power range at 550 rpm. High start-up torque and a 30 percent torque reserve ensure that these tractors can cope with the toughest tasks.

Two transmission options are available. Both the basic 16/16 PowrQuad Plus™ and AutoQuad Plus™ transmissions feature four ranges with four power-shifting gears operating between 3.3 and 40 km/h, and are available with a 16/16 underdrive option that allows speeds as low as 1.5 km/h.

The higher specification AutoQuad Plus™ transmission allows the user to work more comfortably as well as save fuel, because the transmission shift points can be pre-selected according to the application to ensure the tractor operates in the most fuel efficient gear.

For easier handling and optimum versatility, especially during front loader work, both transmissions feature an electric power reverser. The declutch button is another operator friendly feature designed to provide more comfortable shifting, for example during road transport, without using the foot clutch. Further premium features such as single lever shifting, soft shift and speed matching as well as a parking lock are all included in the standard specification.

The TechCenter cab is tiltable and features 310 degree vision. Air conditioning and a new, comfortable deluxe seat with horizontal and vertical air suspension provide premium operator comfort at a significantly lower noise level of 74 dB(A) under full load. Improved ergonomics include the telescopic and tiltable steering column and the gearshift lever, which is comfortably shaped and has better functionality.

The tractors can be equipped with three different John Deere front loader models for a wide range of materials handling applications, making the most of the tractors’ high capacity hydraulics, excellent manoeuvrability and visibility and integrated mechanical joystick. To create an even more powerful front loader package, functions such as front loader suspension, the time-saving MemoSystem and fast dismounting are optionally available.