W Series
W Series
The W-Series – Harvest in record time
Start your next harvest season with a combine that makes it easy for you to get the best out of your crop, even in tough conditions. The new W-Series not only increases your productivity and efficiency but also improves the quality of your grain and straw – and that’s something you can rely on in every situation.
The largest active separation area on the market
The large 660 mm threshing cylinder with 10 rasp bars and the quick engage Booster Bar connects high performance with smooth crop flow and exceptional straw and grain quality. With longer walkers and a larger sieve area, the W-series is more productive than ever.
Tracks and 40k record speed
Spend more time harvesting and less time travelling between fields. With its automatic ProDrive transmission, the W-Series allows speeds of up to 40 km/h on roads – whether on wheels or tracks. Optimised hydraulic pumps and engines provide more pulling power for the front and rear axles, while the new hydraulic power steering makes turning easy.
Key Features
Find more information on the key features of the product below.
Up to 10% more performance in barley fields with the BoosterBar
The quick engage rasp bar ensures even more intensive threshing. The BoosterBar has been placed closer to the cylinder to produce more friction. It’s especially effective for threshing damp or difficult to thresh crops such as barley or bearded wheat. Even better, it doesn’t waste your valuable separation surface – as the adjustable BoosterBar doesn’t minimise your concave surface. This makes it a real alternative to the existing deawning plates and should be the first choice in difficult threshing conditions.
Higher performance in tough conditions
The sophisticated and proven technology of the W-Series guarantees smooth crop flow in all harvest conditions as well as outstanding performance and excellent straw quality.
Crop enters the large 660 mm threshing cylinder with 10 rasp bars which allows you to run the drum up to 25% slower, delivering exceptional straw quality and reduced fuel consumption. The quick engage Booster Bar can improve performance by up to 10% in, for example, barley or bearded wheat fields.
The increased walker length, optimised angles of the individual steps and improved crop flow ensure increased separation performance.
Extensive walker
The 11-step walker has been extended and its geometry has been modified so that any remaining grains can be separated from the straw. The separation performance is increased thanks to the thorough work of the optional separation drum. The result: increased performance, stability and durability.
The largest cleaning system on the market with up to 6.30 m²
How can you considerably enlarge the sieve areas without adding any weight? Is it posible to reduce the oscillating weight? The developers at John Deere have found a brilliant answer to all of these questions. The result: 41% more sieve surface and less weight at the same time. This was possible through an innovative lightweight design and an aluminium structure resulting in a reduced weight, which reduces peak engine loads and cuts down on vibrations. This means the harvested crops stay on the sieves longer, maximising cleaning time and minimising losses. The W-Series is designed for the highest capacity. The 5-walker combine has a total sieve area of 5.20 m² and the 6-walker, 6.30 m².
100% Productivity on slopes of up to 22%
Slopes of up to 7%
John Deere has created a series of simple solutions aimed at avoiding cleaning shoe losses on light hillside locations:
The conveying augers move the material evenly onto the cleaning shoe without any lateral movement. The slope divider plates on top of the upper sieve prevent crop escaping when going downhill before it has been cleaned.
These ensure market leading cleaning performance regardless of the terrain. For cleaning, there’s nothing better than a large sieve surface – except an even larger surface. With the W-Series, the material is cleaned for a longer time on our extra long and extra large sieves
22% slope compensation with Hillmaster
HillMaster is available for all W-Series models. Since the grain tank stays level, you can fill it right up and save on unloading stops. The improved side-toside weight distribution gives you more traction and stability and the level cab helps operators stay focused and productive all day.
The improved system with master and slave cylinders reacts faster, even at high harvest speeds and with headers of up to 9 m.
Unload in Record Time
The W-Series helps you save valuable time even with unloading. A unique feature in this class, the 11,000 L capacity grain tank can be unloaded in record time: up to 125 l/sec. The large diameter unloading auger and low speeds are especially gentle on grains. The cross auger cover plate for the grain tank can be adjusted without the need for tools, so the unload rate can be altered quickly for differing crops.
John Deere Machine Sync: Non-stop harvesting
The electronic engine management provides up to 25 KW/34 hp extra performance during unloading while driving so you can continue harvesting with full power. With John Deere Machine Sync, the combine operator can have the tractor with a trailer drive alongside the combine while unloading. Once in position, the combine operator can control the ground speed and steering of the tractor-trailer combination. Grain trailer operators can see the grain tank levels of several combines and can be “called” to empty the fullest tank. This saves time, diesel, nerves and minimizes soil compaction.
Short conversion times between crops
- Changing the sieve takes just a few minutes. The de-awning plates can be simply swung in and out with a lever and the separator concave under the second cylinder can be easily adjusted from one side with a single lever.
- Converting the fan speed to grass (optional) can be done in just a few minutes because no pulleys need to be changed. Simply swap the belt between two pulleys and you’re done!
- The cover plates for the grain tank cross augers can be adjusted without any tools, saving you a lot of time and effort.
- Converting from barley to rapeseed with the W-Series and the 600X header takes less than 5 minutes.
Residue Management in line with your requirements
For extra-fine chopping and extra-uniform spreading, you have a choice of two high performance solutions: the standard chopper Fine Cut and the premium version Extra Fine Cut.
Both models evenly distribute the residue behind the combine, even across the widest bouts – creating ideal conditions for subsequent field work.
- The Fine Cut and Extra Fine Cut chopper with 3400 rpm for excellent chopping quality and even spreading
- Ultra-simple conversion from windrowing to chopping mode
- Quick adjustable counter knife for setting the correct length of cut
- 2 speeds for all crop types
- Whether in chopping or windrowing mode, the chaff is always distributed through the chaff spreader and never through the chopper in order to ensure even distribution
Get there quicker, be done faster
Spend more time harvesting and less time travelling between fields. With its automatic ProDrive transmission, the W-Series allows speeds of up to 40 km/h on roads – whether on wheels or tracks.
Optimised hydraulic pumps and engines
provide more pulling power for the front and rear axles, while the new hydraulic power steering makes turning easy. The intelligent engine speed management system reduces the engine speed on roads, saving fuel. The overall width, including tracks, is a slim 3.50 m for the 6-walker.
X-traction rear axle
The new X-traction four-wheel drive rear axle features a differential lock and traction control system. It distributes torque between the front and rear axles and transmits it to wherever you still have traction.
ULTIMATE TRACTION AND SOIL PROTECTION
Whether on wet ground or on the road to the next field, the W-Series’ tracks deliver a host of advantages. You benefit from a larger footprint, lighter ground pressure, excellent driving comfort, rapid road speeds and a slimmer transport width.
More Output, Less Compaction
The tracks provide a footprint 1.7 times as large as 800/70 R32 tyres. In addition, it’s possible to prepare the combine for fitting tracks at a later stage. This increases the machine’s resale value as it offers complete flexibility for using wheels or tracks.
Choose Your Transmission
- Our electric 3-gear transmission and the electric park brake make changing gears child’s play. Gears are changed via easy to use buttons on the CommandARM console.
- For the utmost efficiency on all terrain, the ProDrive transmission is the perfect answer, putting an end to shifting on hills or on headlands. The IVT transmission automatically shifts between gears while you continue to harvest at a constant speed. Increased torque and the manual differential lock ensure top performance in challenging conditions
More power, less consumption
The John Deere PowerTech engines used in the W-Series deliver even more power while offering unsurpassed fuel efficiency. By reducing the rated speed from 2,400 to 2,200 rpm, the 6.8 L engines now require even less diesel. At the same time, they fulfil strict Stage IV emission regulations – and the top-of-the-range model W660 delivers up to 285kW (387 hp). Engine speed management improves fuel efficiency by reducing the engine RPM from 2200 to 1600 revolutions during on-road travel and to 1200 revolutions when the machine is standing (such as at traffic lights).
A more efficient and relaxing way to work
Welcome to one of the most productive and comfortable places to work in the industry. The W-Series’ roomy, Deluxe Cab has a total size of 3.30m³. It is loaded with a host of smart details to help you perform at your best while keeping you relaxed, even on long working days and under the toughest of harvesting conditions. And thanks to the tinted glass around the entire cab, the slimline cornerposts and highly ergonomic control elements, you always have a clear view – and are always in control.
Roomy refrigerator and instructor seat
The W-Series’ cab is one of the widest on the market. This means that the passenger has just as much room as the operator. And there’s also enough space for a refrigerator with an impressive 37 L interior – perfect for storing large bottles and snacks for a long working day.
Everything in its place
Our secret recipe for perfectly intuitive operation? The perfect balance between direct-access functions on the armrest and functions operated via a touchscreen monitor. This ensures that both seasoned John Deere operators and operators more familiar with other brands can find their way around the features quickly and effortlessly.
GreenStar 3 CommandCenter Display
Even in its base version, the GreenStar 3 CommandCenter enables numerous settings. This includes automatic basic machine settings, Interactive Combine Adjust (ICA), Harvest crop and moisture documention features, the Harvest Smart feedrate control, AutoTrac or AutoTrac RowSense automatic steering in small grain or corn. It is possible to connect 3 external cameras.
The GreenStar 2630 display
delivers much more than touchscreen operation and a brilliant 26 cm colour display: it also supports documentation of key harvest data and allows you to enter it into the online MyJohnDeere.com portal via a USB stick or wirelessly over your mobile data connection. The display can swivel and be positioned where you want to have the optimum view.
Bluetooth connectivity
Whether you’re coordinating logistics processes via your smartphone during harvesting, consulting with your dealer on the best settings, navigating to the next field with the help of your tablet or playing your favorite music from your MP3 player – with Bluetooth, you’re always well connected.
Achieve more with less effort
AUTOTRAC: AUTOMATIC STEERING FOR GREATER PRECISION
With our satellite-based hands-free AutoTrac system, every pass matches the full cutting width of your platform. This helps you reduce your input costs and boost your combine performance – even at night, in dusty conditions, on hillside terrains and even after long hours of operation. The automatic steering relieves your operators and allows them to concentrate on their yield.
When working with multiple machines in a field, the AutoTrac guidance lines can be shared from one machine to another so that all combines can harvest at the full cutting width. They can also be shared with the tractor or grain trailer operator so the machines can drive exactly parallel to each other during unloading. AutoTrac RowSense adds even more comfort and productivity to corn harvesting. It merges GPS based automatic steering and row guidance – leveraging row feelers on the header – to increase harvesting speed.
When row feeler information is not available, for example in crop down situations the GPS signal takes over.
INTERACTIVE COMBINE ADJUST (ICA)
With ICA you can increase the performance of your combine, minimise losses, avoid grain damage and improve the quality of your straw. You can either optimise all parameters at the same time or focus on one in particular.
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AUTOMATIC COMBINE ADJUST (ACA)
Standard on all models within the series, Automatic Combine Adjust helps you effortlessly transition between crop types. By using standard John Deere values and retrieving data on your current threshing and separating conditions, it automatically adapts your machine to optimise its performance. You can then use these proposed values or modify and save them for later use.
STARFIRE 6000 RECEIVER
Accessing John Deere’s precision farming solutions starts with the new StarFire 6000 receiver. Capabilities include better signal stability for maximum uptime and new SF3 accuracy delivering in-season repeatability. That means for you: the receiver always keeps you on track whatever the conditions are. And with the StarFire 6000 receiver you get repeatable results – no guidance line or boundary drift – throughout one season, which adds even more precision and productivity. The StarFire 6000 receiver works seamlessly with all John Deere guidance systems and all accuracy levels (SF1, SF3, Mobile and Radio RTK).
HARVESTSMART: ALWAYS THE RIGHT SPEED
The HarvestSmart system automatically adapts the speed of the combine to maximise capacity or minimise losses with the highest output. Sensors on the threshing cylinder, the engine and the dedicated loss sensors control the system with the goal of minimising losses or maximising the flow rate.
A CERTIFIED PARTNER IS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU
To guarantee you always benefit from a first-class harvesting service, before, during and after harvest, our dealers pass a rigorous certification programme. Please challenge us – we are prepared! Simply ask your certified John Deere partner about the following services.
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SPARE PARTS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Your Harvesting Partner takes advantage of the John Deere dedicated overnight parts delivery system day in day out and can provide more than 97% of all required parts within 24 hours to keep you moving.
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BACK UP*
Your dealer keeps you harvesting during those long harvesting days and provide a back-up machine if service work is required.
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EXPERTS IN PLACE
Certified dealers have full-time harvesting experts in place on the sales and service side to help you find the right model and specification required for your operation and are available during extended opening hours in season through dedicated hotlines. Factory trained experts setup your combine prior to the season and visit you in the season to make sure your machine is always running at the optimum performance level.
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TRAINING
Certified dealers deliver a professional driver training done by factory trained experts. This training is on offer year after year to refresh the knowledge season-by-season.
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EXPERT CHECK
Certified service specialists check your machine on over 180 points. They provide you with pre-season expertise to ensure your combine is ready for the next season.
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USED COMBINES: PREMIUM INSPECTED*
Check out http://usedequipment.johndeere.uk/ for our Premium Inspected Used Combines. All Premium Inspected combines have received the Expert Check. All necessary repairs are executed using original John Deere Quality spare parts to ensure your harvesting success.
Comprehensive support for seamless operation
The W-Series is one of the most efficient and technologically advanced combines in the world. Fast, expert support from your John Deere distributor allows you to get the most out of this high performance harvesting machine – from the very first day and for years to come.
MORE INSIGHTS AND HIGHER RETURNS WITH JOHN DEERE FARMSIGHT
Our FarmSight service package takes harvesting efficiency to a whole new level. With your permission, your dealer’s service manager can remotely access your machines and monitor their condition to ensure optimum utilisation. In addition, they can access diagnostic codes and install software updates to prevent unnecessary downtime. This helps you better plan your operating costs, achieve cost savings through preventative maintenance, increase the productivity of your machines and optimize the management of your entire fleet.
EXPERT CHECK – THE JOHN DEERE AFTER-HARVEST CHECK
Your certified service technician will check over 180 check points on your combine during winter to maximise uptime during the next season and boost your machine’s resale value.
POWERGARD SERVICE AGREEMENTS
Only high quality original John Deere replacement parts are used on machines covered by our three maintenance service agreements PowerGard Maintenance, PowerGard Protection and PowerGard Protection Plus, increasing your machine’s uptime and resale value.
Service and maintenance made easy
The W-Series doesn’t just save you time in the field and on the road – but also on maintenance and cleaning. To make these tasks as simple and fast as possible, we always kept the operator in mind during the design process:
- No daily lubrication points
- The practical removable ladder, the optional air compressor with multiple connections, easy access to the engine and the cooling package are just a few examples
- A new air compressor with a 60 L reservoir and three connections, a 10m hose and accessories so your machine can be cleaned comfortably
Xtra capacity feederhouse – 5% more throughput
The robust W-Series feederhouse is the ultimate foundation for perfect results. The heavy duty chains and large feeder slats are designed for the toughest of conditions. The new wear plates are durable and do not need to be changed in your machine’s lifetime and the slip clutch has been reinforced to 900 Nm. What’s more, even the larger headers can be handled effortlessly with damp grains in high yield locations.
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Connect with ease
Thanks to the multi-coupling system, you can connect hydraulics, electrics and the mechanical header lock with a single movement.
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Better visibility
The long design of the feederhouse puts both header knife and stubble height into your field of vision without you having to strain your neck. The large opening also means no annoying dust.
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Many advantages
The adjustable feederhouse front plate with a large middle bearing for precise ground contour following and an adjustable cutting angle optimise feeding in all crops and conditions
YOUR GATEWAY TO BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS
Modern farming isn’t just managing a business – you are managing a complex enterprise. That’s why maximizing performance and productivity depends on being well connected. The Operations Center on MyJohnDeere.com makes things easy. It’s your central location to connect to your fields, machines, operators and partners. Simply log-on from any internet-capable device.
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YOUR FARM IN YOUR POCKET
Basically, the Operations Center fits your farm into your pocket. On one central map, you can get an overview of ongoing operations, follow your machines during the day as well as visualize and manage your fields and agronomic data. Upload field boundaries, yield and moisture maps from your GreenStar 2630 display. All information is easily accessible and clearly arranged on a map.
From the Operations Center, you can also connect to your John Deere dealer or other trusted business associates to share data – harvest results with your customers – for instance. -
JDLINK MACHINE CONNECTIVITY
It all starts with machine-to-office connectivity.
With John Deere’s telematic system JDLink you always know where your machines are, what and how they’re doing. You basically have two options delivering different levels of functionality. JDLink Access includes machine location and performance monitoring, e.g. fuel consumption and machine utilisation tracking. Essential functionality is even available for non CAN-Bus tracking enabled John Deere as well as non-John Deere machines. On top of that, JDLink Connect delivers Remote Display Access and Wireless Data Transfer – to enable machine optimisation, remote operator support and seamless transfer of agronomic data (e.g. field boundaries, yield maps) in one package. -
SEAMLESS DATA MANAGEMENT
Data on yield or moisture can either be uploaded manually to the Operations Center, leveraging a USB device or automatically with Wireless Data Transfer to enable seamless and error-free documentation. For older, non-JDLink machines there’s also the possibility to transmit data via Mobile Data Transfer, utilizing your smart phone. Once the data is available in the Operations Center you can – given, that you didn’t have time for weight calibrations during harvest – retrospectively calibrate your data and print it out in the form of a report. In addition, the Operations Center lets you prepare setup information for the upcoming harvesting season to ensure error-free documentation.
The files can be sent wirelessly to your equipment where the date will pre-populate on the Greenstar 2630 display. -
JOB MANAGEMENT MADE EASY
Eliminate paperwork and endless phone calls during job planning, execution and reporting. With MyJobConnect Basic you can assign clearly defined tasks to your combine operators on the go, utilizing the MyJobsManager App. Your operators can view the work orders in real-time and execute accordingly utilizing the MyJobs App on their mobile device. And once the job is done you have instantly accurate and complete data at hand for quicker job reporting and professional invoicing.
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INTELLIGENT AG NAVIGATION & FLEET LOGISTICS
Eliminate paperwork and endless phone calls during job planning, execution and reporting. With MyJobConnect Basic you can assign clearly defined tasks to your combine operators on the go, utilizing the MyJobsManager App. Your operators can view the work orders in real-time and execute accordingly utilizing the MyJobs App on their mobile device. And once the job is done you have instantly accurate and complete data at hand for quicker job reporting and professional invoicing.
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