Description
With an all-new design, the 8500 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester delivers easier serviceability, improved crop flow and a best-in-class cab for all-day comfort and better visibility.
Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters | 8500
EquipmentJohn Deere
#8500_z
Characteristics
- 585 hp FT4 John Deere engine.
- All-new design delivers improved serviceability with an integrated KP hoist, easy header hook-up and ground level fuel fill.
- A best-in-class cab offers easier to use controls, better display access and visibility.
Specifications
| Maximum power |
430 kW 585 PS / 577 hp |
| Engine |
Type PowerTech™ PSS 13.5L Exhaust emission regulation compliancy - Final Tier 4 / Stage V Displacement 13.5 L 823.8 cu in. Model Europe: 6135HZ021 North America: 6135HZ022 Cylinders Inline 6 |
| Fuel system | Unit injector plus four valves |
| Fuel tank capacity |
1.100 L 290.6 U.S. gal. |
| DEF tank capacity ( for FT4 or EU Stage V emission level) |
43 L 11.4 U.S. gal. |
| Maximum power |
430 kW 585 PS / 577 hp |
| Fuel tank capacity |
1100 L 290.6 U.S. gal. |
| DEF tank capacity ( for FT4 or EU Stage V emission level) |
43 L 11.4 U.S. gal. |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type |
PowerTech™ PSS 13.5L Exhaust emission regulation compliancy - Final Tier 4 / Stage V |
| Model |
Europe: 6135HZ021 North America: 6135HZ022 |
| Displacement |
13.5 L 823.8 cu in. |
| Cylinders | In line six |
| Speed on road | 1400-2100 rpm |
| Engine/ground speed management | Optional |
| Fuel system | Unit injector plus four valves |
| Cooling system capacity |
113 L 29.85 U.S. gal. |
| Cooling fan drive | Direct |
| Ground drive |
Standard: Hydrostatic, 3-speed - manual shift with helical gears Engine rpm on road: 1650 rpm Optional: ProDrive™, autoshift transmission, differential lock (automatic and manual), automatic wet brake system Engine rpm on road: 1400-2100 rpm |
| Hydraulics | Load sensing |
| Crop harvesting unit | Harvest channel standard |
| Crop flow components | Low-friction crop-flow concept |
| Main clutch | Dry clutch |
| Number of discs | One disc |
| Main driveband | Reinforced with Kevlar inserts |
| Belt tensioning | Active, hydraulic pressure |
| Main driveband, polybelt belts | Six ribs |
| Type/voltage | 12 V |
| Batteries/battery quantity/capacity | 2 x 174 amp-hr |
| Alternator | 200 amp |
| Hydraulic system capacity |
50 L 13.2 U.S. gal. |
| Type |
Standard: hydrostatic, 3-speed manual shift Optional: ProDrive, autoshift transmission |
| Differential lock | Manual or automatic (optional comes with ProDrive) |
| Maximum transport speed |
Hydrostatic transmission: 25 / 30 km/h 15.5 / 18.6 mph ProDrive transmission: 20 / 25 / 30 / 40 km/h 12.4 / 15.5 / 18.6 / 24.9 mph |
| Rear axle type | Hydro-mechanical 4WD |
| Automatic wet brake system | Available with ProDrive transmission |
| Engine speed management | Optional |
| Tilt and extend steering column | Standard |
| Air conditioning and heater | Standard - ClimaTrak |
| Cool box | Optional |
| Trainee seat |
Standard Leather seat optional |
| Hectare counter | Standard |
| Operator information system |
Cornerpost display Armrest display (Touchscreen) Side rail display (Touchscreen) optional |
| CAN bus electronics | Standard |
| Operator's seat |
Air-suspension seat optional Leather seat optional |
| Side window wiper |
Rear and side window wiper optional Parallel-type windscreen wiper |
| Electric adjust and heated | Optional on rear view mirrors |
| Rearview mirrors | Standard |
| Yield monitoring | Harvest Monitor™ optional |
| Documentation | Harvest Doc™ optional |
| Crop analysis | HarvestLab™ 3000 optional |
| Length-of-cut control based on crop parameter |
Infinitely variable length-of-cut (IVLOC™) standard AutoLOC™ optional with HarvestLab 3000 |
| Assisted steering systems | AutoTrac or Manual RowSense optional |
| Range |
Range at 1100 rpm 40 knives: 7-26 mm (0.275-1.0 in.) LOC / 1 mm (0.04 in.) steps 48 knives: 6-22 mm (0.24-0.87 in.) LOC / 1 mm (0.04 in.) steps 56 knives: 5-19 mm (0.20-0.75 in.) LOC / 1 mm (0.04 in.) steps Range at 1200 rpm 56 knives: 4-17 mm (0.16-0.67 in.) LOC / 1 mm (0.04 in.) steps 64 knives: 3-15 mm (0.12-0.59 in.) LOC / 1 mm (0.04 in.) steps |
| Feed roll frame opening | Swing away, 37-45 degree (angle) |
| Number | Four |
| Metal detector |
Standard Stone detector is optional |
| Width, front |
660 mm 26 in. |
| Standard feedroll drive |
Hydro feedroll drive IVLOC standard Infinitely variable header drive speed standard |
| Type | Dura-Drum™ cutterhead |
| Cutterhead housing width |
686 mm 27 in. |
| Knife drum width |
680 mm 26.8 in. |
| Knife drum diameter |
670 mm 26.3 in. |
| Speed at rated engine speed |
Standard - 1100 rpm Optional - 1200 rpm |
| Knife types available (crop) |
Straight - grass Curved - corn |
| Number of knives | 40 - 48 - 56 - 64 |
| Shear bar, reversible | Grass, corn, or Dura Line Plus |
| Shear bar adjust |
Fine shearbar adjust Quick shearbar adjust |
| Reverse rotation | Yes |
| Automatic from cab | Yes, remote from cab |
| Reverse drive | Standard |
| Sharpening modes | Grinding and finishing |
| Type |
Premium KP (8100-8600) XStream KP (8300-8600) |
| Quick-change | Quick kernel processor - swing in/swing out |
| Quick KP removal | Optional: Crane with remote-controlled electric hoist |
| Housing | Standard KP housing |
| Lubrication | Grease |
| Roll diameter |
240 mm 9.45 in. |
| Speed differential / Roll speed (lower) |
32 percent Optional 40 percent |
| Sorghum, roll teeth number (speed differential) | 238 (32 percent) |
| Weight |
320 kg 145 lb |
| Available KP rolls |
Standard sawtooth Duraline sawtooth Whole crop |
| Housing | Heavy duty housing with KP roll quick exchange system |
| Lubrication | Pressurized oil |
| Roll diameter |
250 mm 9.84 in. |
| Speed differential / Roll speed (lower) | 50 percent |
| Bearing temperature monitoring system | Optional |
| Sorghum, roll teeth number (speed differential) | 238 (32 percent) |
| Available KP rolls |
Duraline sawtooth Duraline XCut Whole crop XCut |
| Rotor diameter/housing width |
Rotor diameter: 560 mm 22.86 in. Housing width: 540 mm 21.26 in. |
| Number of blades | 10 |
| Speed (option) | 1800 rpm |
| Rotation, degrees | 210 degree (angle) |
| Hydraulic height position |
Hydraulic raise and lower standard Automatic spout positioning optional |
| Double-cap deflection | Standard |
| Rotary radiator screen cleaner | Standard |
| Automatic lubrication system | AutoLube optional |
| Engine oil and filter change duration |
Plus-50™ II oil: 500 hours Other oil: 250 hours |
| With front tires | 710/70R42 |
| With rear tires | 620/60R30 |
| Transport length (without header) |
6.6 m 21.7 ft |
| Transport width (without header) |
3-3.7 m 9.84-12.1 ft |
| Transport height (to cab roof) |
3.89 m 12.75 ft |
| Working height (maximum) |
Height to spout: 6.60 m 21.65 ft |
| Standard | Hydrostatic, 3-speed - manual shift with helical gears |
| Type |
Standard: Hydrostatic, 3-speed - manual shift with helical gears Hydro-mechanical rear axle optional |
