Dealer Info from dealer meetings?

[tractorguy56]

Has anyone heard any info from the dealer meetings that went on this past week, I believe? Would sure love to hear some new info on those 4000 Twenty series cab and air tractors. Thanks in advance!

 

[kude]

I talked to a JD saleman yesterday. He said he doesn't know anything yet and they're meeting next week, at least in my area.

 

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Hurricane.

Even though I secretly hope for news that Deere came up with some new Compact that has a tight turning radius, told my own salesman don't go, they're only tractors.

He did go later than originally planned. News is some power out, but folks are OK.

 

[flwiii]

Same here in Phoenix. The dealer is going to the meetings next week. I will hear more about things when they return.

 

[JDFANATIC]

My dealer is sending several of his salesmen to FL this upcoming week for "Deere Camp" -- is that what you're referring to? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

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first wave back, said was cold in FL.

GT GX combined into new "500" series. Old X series move to "700" series.

Picture of what I think is 500 series here .

 

[keerym]

I can't wait for more information and more pictures. If anyone has more info, please share.

 

[Dutch445]

Those cabs are AWESOME!!
I just got back, and we had a class that went into
these cabs pretty good, then we got to compare to
most competition side by side,, and what a cab!

very quiet,, like 76db.. visibility is fantastic, even
to the bucket loader when up to it's full height..
interior is just like a 6000 series tractor. all integrated,
these tractors are put together at the factory, and the cab is built by Deere in the Waterloo factory and shipped to Augusta
to be married up to the chassis. The 15000 btu heater/ac is best in class, and they are just a beautiful cab, roomy, comfortable, and nice looking cab.
Compared to the other major aftermarket cab companies, the cost is extremely reasonable for what you get. They come with factory heat, and a/c, lights in the roofline, availability of many accessories... radios etc. Optional is the air seat,,
very familiar to the deere line of larger tractors.

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[jdX595]

Thanks for the Info Dutch446. This is good to know. I just ordered a 3320 w/ cab, 300 CX loader and 59" snow blower. I have an X595 right now and for a John Deere cab with heat (no air) was going to cost me about $4,200.00. The cab on the 3320 was $5,000.00, but it looks like it will be worth every penny. Thanks again for the information.

Mike

 

[keerym]

Dutch, anything else new from the meetings? I'm very curious to see the changes to the GT/GX series.

 

[RRacing]

I heard they had a seminar on The proper design of a ROP's system. And some companys are not making them to correct heights???

Jim

 

[ljrobinson]

Dutch

Any insite into the lawn and garden line up? Specifically the 700 series and a 27 hp engine? Are the rumors true?

 

[Dutch445]

the current X400s and X500s will become the X700s. They will use different numbers to differentiate 2wd, 4wd, and 4 wheel steer. Not much change, new dash, and HP,, but mostly the same tractor as we have today.

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keerym,

check with your dealer. Many have been already and will show you info.

I did look at GT/GX replacement, but only briefly. Unfortunately it appears not to be a return to old 318 supremacy. The frames are ~3.x mm vs the 4.xmm of old 318s, current X series, and new X700s. So won't be moving the boat with it.

On plus side, I think it still had diff lock, and now offers HDAP tires. No 4wd though, so still needs chains. I think a little more HP, biggest deck was around 54", and new seat with built in grab handles.

Again, I personaly think dealers are one of Deere's advantages over competition, especialy on consumer equipment end, so pay them a visit. Then perhaps you can give a better update than this! In meantime, sorry for not more detail.

 

[synapse]

Sorry, this is minor grip based on some of new info.

for X700 diesel, I had hoped they would have did industry leading direct injection like they did with gas fuel injection. The light duty onroad stuff like duramax, and others, give diesel torque and durability, but close to gasoline quiet and low smoke. Yes, new TNV meets new emmissions standards, and has noise improvements, but seems like only incremental improvements. Too expensive I guess for engine controller that new diesels run with. Oh well, maybe next generation.

On personal note, wanted diesel, and the TNV yanmar seems nicer than old TNE, but not enough for wife acceptance factor. (got green light for new tractor because 316/318s Onans are too noisy, smelly...) Looks like I might get gas x series and continue to buy mobile 1 by the case. (1000 hour Onan running moble 1 measures basically new tolerances last time I miked its insides. Assume new Kawasaki FD750D running mobile 1 will have similar durability.)

 

[keerym]

Alright, I talked to the local dealer today. LT/LX Lawn tractor lines have been combined into the X300 series. GT/GX lines have been combined into the X500 series. Current X400 and X500 series has been combined into the X700 series, and carry over with only a few changes. All three lines have a 4 wheel steer model or models. Attachments seem to be different, with a 47" two stage blower for the X500, in addition to a 44" single stage. Mower decks have changed slightly. Frames and everything have changed from the ground up on X300 and X500 series. As a result, most if not all new attachments are only compatible the new machines. Engine horsepower is up across the line, topping out at 27 Hp on a few of the X700 gas models. More information should be available in Jan/Feb, with the new machines hitting lots by Deere season in the spring.

As far as moving the boat with the new X500's, I would be afraid one bit. My father in law has a GT235, and we move more than boats with that thing. You would be supprised how much those little devils can handle, without even a slip of the belt drive.

 

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keerym,

Thanks for info. not worried about engine power, my 18hp Onan pulls 3500lb boat/trailer just fine. Its frame I was talking about. There's a 2inch lip I manuver over, and boat tugs tractor around, creating stress on frame.

Local dealer, and out of town dealers, start by pointing me to small CUT like 2305, especialy since I want to run a PTO generator as well. (2305 a lot for money) However, when I tell them wife wants new tractor because of noise/smell, they all point me to gas powered Xseries.

How all this ties in to subject of thread: was hoping new X500 series was going to have beefy frame, and rear pto option, kind of like old 318.