For row spacing from 4 ft. 7 in. to 4 ft. 11 in. (1.4 to 1.5 m)
Redesigned cleaning system reduces cane loss
Increased pour rate reduces harvesting cost per ton1
Controlled Traffic feature matches tread to row spacing
13.6 L PowerTech™ Engine
Features may include:
Double productivity without increasing speed
The John Deere CH9 Series Two-Row Harvester provides double the productivity of a single row-unit in most conditions by harvesting two rows of cane simultaneously at the same speed.
Loads wagon in half the time
Reduces infield transport requirement by 28 percent
Reduces fuel consumption by 30 percent
36 percent fewer operators are needed
Functionality:
Since the CH9 Series models harvest at the same speed as the single-row units in most conditions, the wagons are loaded in half the time, reducing total infield transport equipment cycle time considerably. In a typical operation, this translates into 50 percent fewer harvesters, 28 percent fewer tractors and wagons, and 36 percent fewer operators required per front while saving 30 percent in fuel. In multi-front operations, this additional harvesting capacity can also be used to decrease the number of fronts by increasing their quotas. Regardless of the solution adopted, the total number of operators, tractors, wagons, and harvesters is reduced significantly.
Improved yield with controlled traffic
The CH9 Series tread matches the row spacing so the tracks travel centered on the interrow away from the stubble. By straddling two rows, the center interrow remains untouched, leaving 50 percent of the rows are undisturbed. In addition, the compacted area is reduced by 60 percent, fostering better growing conditions for improved yield and ratoon life.
Matching tread to row spacing
60 percent less compacted area
Untouched center interrow for 50 percent of rows undisturbed
Improves yield and ratoon life
30 to 50 percent cane loss reduction
Functionality:
By straddling two rows, the center interrow remains untouched so 50 percent of the rows are undisturbed. In addition, the compacted area is reduced by 60 percent. Thanks to better cane growing conditions fostered by the John Deere two-row harvester system, improved yield and ratoon life are expected.
Reduce cane loss with the redesigned cleaning system
Wider entry to the primary extractor, less billet contact with the fan, and a 78 percent larger secondary extractor reduce cane loss while maintaining low extraneous matter levels. In addition, only 50 percent of the uncut rows are exposed to contact with the harvester for further loss reduction.
Low extraneous matter levels
30 to 50 percent cane loss reduction
Operate at low fan rpm to save fuel
Functionality:
Twice the pour rate of a single-row unit required reengineering of the cleaning system to deliver high-quality cane. The CH9 Series Sugar Cane Harvester optimizes the use of the primary extractor cleaning area with wider entry offered by the longer chopper drums. It is in this first section where most of the trash removal takes place. Relocating the fan further back and tapering the cane inlet greatly contributes to cleaning efficiency and reduced loss.
Lower loss is also possible thanks to the higher cane flow that minimizes the risk of billets being pulled away by the fan.
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Highlights
Albany, Georgia
2022
John Deere
Sugar Cane CH950
Model: 6136NW301
Two hydrostatic pumps providing variable speed
Available
Track tread: 9 ft (2.75 m) | Blade: 3.74 in. (9.5 cm) | Elevator: 44.1 in. (112 cm)
Specifications
2022
John Deere
Sugar Cane
CH950
General
Model: 6136NW301
John Deere
Standard power @ 2100 rpm: 485 hp / 360 kW / 490 CV | Standard power @ 1900 rpm: 485 hp / 360 kW / 490 CV | Standard power @ 1700 rpm: 540 hp / 400 kW / 544 CV
830 cu in. (13.6 L)
Automatically controlled, hydraulically driven reversing cooling fan
Tier 3/Stage III A
Inline six, wet sleeves
Turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling
Electronically controlled
Low idle: 800 rpm / Full throttle: 1900 rpm
Two hydrostatic pumps providing variable speed
Topper: Hydraulic, reversible
Housing: Cast
Multiple wet disk, spring applied hydraulic released
12 V (200 amp)
Track machine travel speed: 0 to 5.6 mph (0 to 9.0 km/h) | Maximum fan: 930 rpm
Pressurized cab with air conditioning and heating
Air suspension with swivel
Cab: Four halogen head lights and four working light-emitting diode (LED) lights | Auxillary: four loading Four LED lights | Service: Two LED lights on topper boom and two halogen lights on engine/cooling package compartment
Shoes: 40.6 cm | Maximum whole topper reach: 13.75 ft (4.2 m) | Basecutter: Standard disc diameter 23 in. (58.4 cm) | Inside scrolls approach angle: 46 degree (angle) | Basecutters: Center to center distance 55.1 in. (140 cm) | Discs center distance: 24.8 in. (63 cm) | Drum center distance: 15 in. (38.1 cm) | Total swing angle: 170 degree (angle)
5 ft (1.5 m)
Track tread: 9 ft (2.75 m) | Blade: 3.74 in. (9.5 cm) | Elevator: 44.1 in. (112 cm)
Crop dividers: Float control | Chopper: Standard blade configuration: Ten blade (five per drum), differential | Sprocket: Five-segment, bolt-on sprocket | Rollers: Eight bottom rollers and two carrier rollers | Radio: Standard premium with Bluetooth® wireless | GPS guidance: AutoTrac ready standard | Connectivity: JDLink™ ready | Shock absorption: Nitrogen accumulator | Severing disc: Eight bolt-on blades | Crop divider assemblies: Two side assemblies and one center assembly | Center crop divider assembly scrolls: Includes two inside scrolls | Factory hard surfacing: Skirts, slip-on shoes, toes | Tilt control: Hydraulic | Blades: Three bolt-on blades per disk | Knockdown roller assemblies: Two assemblies consisting of one front and one lower roller each | Discs per box: two | Legs: Vertical with bolt-on wear plates | Number of blades per disc: five | Buttlifters: two | Feed train assemblies: Two front split feed trains and one rear common feed train | Feedroller train: Each feed train has upper floating rollers and lower feedrollers | Front split feed trains number of rollers: Each feed train has four upper rollers and four lower rollers including the buttlifter | Rear feed train number of rollers: Three upper rollers and four lower rollers including the transition roller | Fan number of blades: four | Hood rotation: Hydraulically controlled | Sprocket drive: Hydraulic motor driven, reversible | Elevator swing: Hydraulically controlled, trunnion cylinders
Hydraulic height: Synchronized front and lower roller travel | Chain: Grease cylinder