John Deere Walker Combines v1.0
The John Deere 9560 Walker combine is a mid-sized, conventional combine harvester produced between 2001 and 2004. It represents the final generation of John Deere’s walker-style combines before the transition to the Single-Tine Separation (STS) system.
Key Specifications
– Engine Power: Approximately 240 horsepower, providing ample power for various harvesting conditions.
– Threshing System: Equipped with a conventional 6-cylinder threshing mechanism, offering reliable performance.
– Straw Walkers: Features 5 straw walkers, totaling 6.4 m² of separation area, ensuring efficient grain separation.
– Grain Tank Capacity: Approximately 7,500 liters, suitable for extended harvesting periods without frequent unloading.
– Dimensions: Length with header: 8.95 m; Width with header: 5.89 m; Height with cab: 3.94 m; Total weight: 13,500 kg.
Features
– Sidehill System: Some models, like the 2005 John Deere 9560 Sidehill Combine, are equipped with a sidehill system, allowing the combine to operate on slopes up to 15%, maintaining level operation and reducing grain loss.
– HydraFlex Header Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with John Deere’s HydraFlex grain heads, enhancing cutting performance.
– Operator Comfort: The spacious cab offers excellent visibility, ergonomic controls, and climate control, ensuring operator comfort during long hours.
– Maintenance: Designed for easy maintenance with accessible service points, reducing downtime during the busy harvest season.(zeisloftequip.com, generalspecs.com)
Performance and Efficiency
– Top Speed: Approximately 25 mph on the road, facilitating quick movement between fields.
– Fuel Efficiency: Designed to maximize fuel efficiency, allowing for longer working hours without frequent refueling.
– Crop Handling: The combine’s design ensures minimal crop loss during harvesting, thanks to its effective threshing and separation systems.(generalspecs.com)
