John Deere’s new
mid-chassis 3R Series and
large-chassis 4R Series
compact tractors for 2014
replace the previous 3020
and 4020 Series models. A
3045R model can be seen
for the first time in the
UK on the Farol dealer
stand (F35) at SALTEX 2014
in September, alongside
other new machines from
the John Deere golf and
turf range.
The four-wheel drive
3033R, 3038R, 3045R,
4049R and 4066R models
feature powerful three-
or four-cylinder Yanmar
diesel engines from 33
to 66hp. They are
equipped with
John Deere’s well
established automatic
eHydro transmission,
which combines a
three-range electronic
hydrostatic unit with
simple to use TwinTouch
forward and reverse
pedals.
The
eHydro transmission also
boasts three unique
features for exceptional
performance in a wide
range of tractor
applications:
LoadMatch
automatically adjusts
the machine speed to
the engine load for
maximum performance
without stalling the
engine, which is
useful when moving
heavy loads or mowing
thick grass;
quick-adjust
MotionMatch adjusts
the transmission
response instantly to
the task at hand –
ideal for front loader
work, for example;
SpeedMatch allows the
operator to preset a
maximum speed when the
pedal is fully
depressed, which is
particularly useful
when operating
rear-mounted
implements.
A ComfortGard cab is
standard on the 4R models
and optional on the 3R
Series, and keeps noise
levels down to just
79dB(A). This new cab has
been designed to provide
excellent all round
visibility and operator
comfort, with large,
robust glass panels, an
air-suspended seat, a
high-performance air
conditioning and heating
system and easy to use
hydraulic levers.
A
standard joystick control
is also available to
operate mounted
implements, including a
new John Deere H Series
front loader and optional
front hitch with pto. The
H165 (3R) and H180 (4R)
front loaders are easy to
attach and remove, and
feature maximum lift
capacities of 964 or
1263kg and lift heights of
2.6 or 2.8m respectively.
A built-in parking stand
automatically moves into
position when the loader
is demounted. Overall
tractor lift capacity at
the rear linkage is 1148
or 1420kg and towing
capacity is 4000 or 5000kg
respectively for the 3R
and 4R Series.
The
3R Series tractors are
fitted as standard with
rear- and mid-mounted ptos
to accept a wide range of
implements and
attachments, including a
choice of John Deere
AutoConnect drive-over
rotary mower decks and an
optional materials
collection system. Using
AutoConnect, the deck and
driveshaft automatically
connect when driving over
the mower, and disconnect
when reversing off,
without the operator
having to leave the
tractor seat to attach or
remove the deck. The
side-discharge mower decks
are available with cutting
widths of 1.5 and 1.8m (60
and 72in).
In
addition John Deere’s
award-winning Hitch Assist
system, which is standard
on the 4R Series models,
makes coupling up
implements and trailers to
the tractor’s rear hitch
quicker, easier and safer,
and means the operator
only has to leave the
tractor seat once.
External switches mounted
on the rear fender allow
the operator to move the
tractor backwards and
forwards at a maximum
speed of 12mm/second and
raise or lower the hitch
as required.