with us. All Deere engineers, regardless of product responsibility or location of design centre, utilise the same approach, collaborating extensively to ensure we are delivering products worthy of the Deere name.” Rauch says. Enhanced comfort and convenience The spacious cab was designed with convenience in mind. We made sure there was plenty of storage and controls were easy to use and well placed. Ensuring that operators can be comfortable and productive all day long. The Sealed Switch Module (SSM) is very intuitive, conveniently placed, is water and dust proof and eliminates unsealed connections and moving parts associated with traditional rocker switches. The 7-inch touch screen monitor is easy to navigate, providing quick access to machine features and functions that is easier than some systems. Multiple machine readings and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) are available for the operator to read via the touch screen. Easy daily servicing is another thing we are hearing from our customers. The ability to do most tasks from the ground without tools is a time saver for our customers. Grouped service points, single position swing greasing, 4,000-hour hydraulic oil and filter and 500-hour engine oil and filter changes, as well as the oil-sealed and lubricated undercarriage, ensure daily servicing is simple and efficient. More uptime John Deere excavators are built tough to deliver more uptime by harnessing the power of heavy-duty booms and arms, a robust electri-
cal system and optimised hydraulic routing. A sealed and lubricated undercarriage and heavy-duty welded X-frame provide a solid, stable platform, while the sloped track frame resists material build-up to decrease cleaning time. Full-length track guides and double-grouser track shoes are optional for rocky terrain and a heavy-duty cooling system keeps the engine and hydraulic system running efficiently, even in tough environments. More muscle Big tasks demand serious equipment. Combining substantial power with smooth, low-effort control, John Deere excavators provide the exceptional performance and fast work cycles needed to tackle large jobs quickly. Four power modes and three work modes deliver the right power and response for maximum productivity and strong digging force. With a strong focus on getting the job done, these excavators prioritise quality, productivity and operator comfort while incorporating strategic features such as premium hydraulic performance, highly durable and thick boom, arm and buckets to withstand tougher digging conditions, and Auto Pressure Boost to anticipate and deliver power when it’s needed. Tough components The highly dependable John Deere PowerTech™ Plus engine with variable-geometry turbocharger (VGT) delivers outstanding fuel efficiency, to move more material on less fuel. Full integration with Deere’s Intelligent Hydraulic (JDIHC) system combines impressive performance with smooth, low-effort control.
Generous flow, arm force, and swing torque help keep things moving, while the 90/180-deg function (available on the E300’s) increases the boom-up speed for faster truck loading. Design control We design the majority of our components, which means we don’t need to compromise the overall design. This deep vertical integration of products provides a further competitive edge to customers. JDLinkTM Telematics system enables dealers to respond to customer needs and diagnose, and even correct many issues, without leaving the dealership. This also means software updates can be made quickly and simply, by pushing downloads over the air to equipment. Quality is everything John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment has a reputation across the world for outstanding quality, reliability, durability and performance, and our Series-II excavators are no exception. These excavators are built in a purpose-built factory in Tianjin, China to our exacting Deere engineering standards and will help drive production and profitability for local operators through fast cycle times, more muscle, more daily uptime and tough components. “We use state-of-the-art, high-precision machinery and techniques across our facilities, and the same parts and components can be produced to identical standards at any of our
worldwide manufacturing facilities,” Rauch says. “This is accomplished by using the John Deere Production System at all of our factories. No matter the location, employees follow the same procedures, and use the same tooling, assembly processes and quality assurance checks.” Once a build is complete, quality inspections continue, with new products put through a series of thorough trials to ensure quality and performance at dedicated factory test facilities. Equipment is subjected to several thermal cycles, raising and lowering operating temperatures. This is why John Deere machines will often have two to three hours on the clock at time of delivery – so customers can be assured the equipment has been thoroughly tested. For additional quality auditing, a UV sensitive dye is added to the factory fluids, the equipment is run through a thermal cycle then thoroughly inspected under a black light to detect even the smallest of leaks. “The purpose of everything we do is to ensure that we're building products that continue to deliver on the promise our company founder made – ‘I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that is in me’,” says Rauch. The Series-II excavators are in stock. Call your John Deere dealer to experience the outstanding quality, reliability, durability and performance.
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