
Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters
8600 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester
- 625 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
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John Deere 8600 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester |
Key Specs
Maximum power | 459 kW 625 PS / 616 hp |
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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 |
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Fuel system | Unit injectors plus four valves | |||
Fuel tank capacity | 1100 L 290.6 U.S. gal. |
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DEF tank capacity ( for FT4 or EU Stage V emission level) | 43 L 11.4 U.S. gal. |
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Rated Power |
Engine power
Maximum power | 459 kW 625 PS / 616 hp |
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Fuel tank capacity | 1100 L 290.6 U.S. gal. |
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DEF tank capacity ( for FT4 or EU Stage V emission level) | 43 L 11.4 U.S. gal. |
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Rated Power |
Engine
Manufacturer | John Deere | |||
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Type | PowerTech™ PSS 13.5L Exhaust emission regulation compliancy - Final Tier 4 / Stage V |
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Model | Europe: 6135HZ021 North America: 6135HZ022 |
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Displacement | 13.5 L 823.8 cu in. |
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Cylinders | Inline six | |||
Speed on road | 1400-2100 rpm | |||
Engine/ground speed management | Optional | |||
Fuel system | Unit injectors plus four valves | |||
Air compressor |
Cooling system
Cooling system capacity | 113 L 29.85 U.S. gal. |
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Cooling fan drive | Direct |
Driveline
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 |
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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 |
Electrical system/Electrical and hydraulic system
Type/voltage | 12 V | |||
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Batteries/battery quantity/capacity | 2 x 174 amp-hr | |||
Alternator | 200 amp | |||
Hydraulic system capacity | 50 L 13.2 U.S. gal. |
Ground drive
Type | Standard: hydrostatic, 3-speed manual shift Optional: Prodrive™, autoshift transmission |
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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 |
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Rear axle type | Hydro-mechanical 4WD | |||
Automatic wet brake system | Available with ProDrive transmission | |||
Engine speed management | Optional |
Cab
Tilt and extend steering column | Standard | |||
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Air conditioning and heater | Standard - ClimaTrak | |||
Cool box | Optional | |||
Trainee seat | Standard Leather seat optional |
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Hectare counter | Standard | |||
Operator information system | Cornerpost display Armrest display (Touchscreen) Side rail display (Touchscreen) optional |
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CAN bus electronics | Standard | |||
Operator's seat | Air-suspension seat optional Leather seat optional |
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Side window wiper | Rear and side window wiper optional Parallel-type windscreen wiper |
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Electric adjust and heated | Optional on rear view mirrors | |||
Rearview mirrors | Standard | |||
Hand wash tank capacity | ||||
Panoramic view windows |
Machine management solutions
Yield monitoring | Harvest Monitor™ optional | |||
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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 |
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Assisted steering systems | AutoTrac or Manual RowSense optional |
Harvest channel
Width | 660 mm 26 in. |
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Crop flow components |
Length of cut
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 |
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Feeding system/Feedrolls
Feed roll frame opening | Swing away, 37-45 degree (angle) | |||
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Number | Four | |||
Metal detector | Standard Stone detector is optional |
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Width, front | 660 mm 26 in. |
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Standard feedroll drive | Hydro feedroll drive IVLOC standard Infinitely variable header drive speed standard |
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Optional feedroll drive | ||||
Stone detector |
Cutterhead
Type | Dura-Drum™ cutterhead | |||
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Cutterhead housing width | 686 mm 27 in. |
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Knife drum width | 680 mm 26.8 in. |
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Knife drum diameter | 670 mm 26.3 in. |
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Speed at rated engine speed | Standard - 1100 rpm Optional - 1200 rpm |
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Knife types available (crop) | Straight - grass Curved - corn |
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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 |
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Shear bar options |
Knife sharpening system
Reverse rotation | Yes | |||
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Automatic from cab | Yes, remote from cab | |||
Reverse drive | Standard | |||
Reverse speed | ||||
Sharpening modes | Grinding and finishing |
Kernel processor
Type | Premium KP (8100-8600) XStream KP (8300-8600) |
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Quick-change | Quick kernel processor - swing in/swing out | |||
Quick KP removal | Optional: Crane with remote-controlled electric hoist |
John Deere Premium KP
Housing | Standard KP housing | |||
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Lubrication | Grease | |||
Roll diameter | 240 mm 9.45 in. |
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Speed differential / Roll speed (lower) | 32 percent Optional 40 percent |
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Sorghum, roll teeth number (speed differential) | 238 (32 percent) | |||
Weight | 320 kg 145 lb |
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Available KP rolls | Standard sawtooth Duraline sawtooth Whole crop |
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Maize - standard sawtooth or Dura Line™ roll teeth number (speed differential) | ||||
Whole crop - standard sawtooth roll teeth number (speed differential) |
John Deere XStream KP
Housing | Heavy duty housing with KP roll quick exchange system | |||
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Lubrication | Pressurized oil | |||
Roll diameter | 250 mm 9.84 in. |
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Speed differential / Roll speed (lower) | 50 percent | |||
Bearing temperature monitoring system | Optional | |||
Sorghum, roll teeth number (speed differential) | 238 (32 percent) | |||
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Available KP rolls | Duraline sawtooth Duraline XCut Whole crop XCut |
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Maize - Dura Line sawtooth or XCut roll teeth number (speed differential) | ||||
Whole crop - Dura Line XCut roll teeth number (speed differential) |
Serrated roller (kernel processor)
Maize, roll teeth number (speed differential) | ||||
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Wholecrop, roll teeth number (speed differential) | ||||
Sorghum, roll teeth number (speed differential) | ||||
Weight |
Disk type (kernel processor)
Number of disks (top/bottom) | ||||
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Diameter of disks | ||||
Weight |
Blower/Crop accelerator
Rotor diameter/housing width | Rotor diameter: 560 mm 22.86 in. Housing width: 540 mm 21.26 in. |
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Number of blades | 10 | |||
Speed (option) | 1800 rpm |
Spout
Rotation, degrees | 210 degree (angle) | |||
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Hydraulic height position | Hydraulic raise and lower standard Automatic spout positioning optional |
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Double-cap deflection | Standard | |||
Number of wear liners | ||||
Reach from center line (Optional) | ||||
Working height (maximum) |
Maintenance
Rotary radiator screen cleaner | Standard | |||
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Automatic lubrication system | AutoLube optional | |||
Engine oil and filter change duration | JD+50™ II oil: 350 hours Other oil: 250 hours |
Vehicle
With front tires | 710/70R42 | |||
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With rear tires | 620/60R30 | |||
Transport length (without header) | 6.6 m 21.7 ft |
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Transport width (without header) | 3-3.7 m 9.84-12.1 ft |
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Transport height (to cab roof) | 3.89 m 12.75 ft |
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Working height (maximum) | Height to spout: 6.60 m 21.65 ft |
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Approximate weight (without header) |
Propelling drive
Standard | Hydrostatic, 3-speed - manual shift with helical gears |
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Transmission
Type | Standard: Hydrostatic, 3-speed - manual shift with helical gears Hydro-mechanical rear axle optional |
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Additional information
Date collected | 12-November-2020 |
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Header connection
Auto PTO coupler | ||||
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Driveline | ||||
Grass pickups (transport width) | ||||
Header connection | ||||
Header drive | ||||
Header height control | ||||
Infinitely variable header drive | ||||
Lateral pivoting frame | ||||
Maize headers | ||||
Multicoupler |
Financing
Learn more about financing options for this piece of equipment including:
- John Deere Revolving Plan account
- John Deere Multi-Use account
- Installment financing options
- Equipment leasing
- 10 Year Platinum Warranty Package
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