John Deere: The leader in cotton harvesting innovation.

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1 John Deere Cotton Harvesters John Deere: The leader in cotton harvesting innovation. From the non-stop harvesting ability of the revolutionary 7760 Cotton Picker to the new more powerful 7660 Basket Cotton Picker, John Deere offers solutions to the harvesting challenges faced by cotton producers around the world. Start with the newest addition to our line: the new 7660 Basket Cotton Picker is the most productive, most technologically-advanced basket picker we ve ever built. With the chassis design of the 7760 and an engine that delivers 7% more horsepower than the 9996, the 7660 gives you six rows of harvesting power, with a 1,400 cubic-foot basket and 373 hp engine compartment. For years, growers have asked for a simpler harvest without all the specialized equipment, dedicated manpower, and associated costs. Our answer? The 7760 Cotton Picker. Finally, no boll buggies. No module builders. No extra tractors. Just non-stop harvesting. In addition to the 7760 and the 7660, John Deere boost the performance of our 7460 Cotton Stripper. Now our stripper-cotton growers can get the high-quality harvest they need with 10% more horsepower than the 2009 Model Year. 2

2 John Deere Cotton Harvesters CONTENTS 7760 Cotton Picker Non-stop harvesting Chassis/Engine/Transmission Cab and Controls NEW 7660 Basket Cotton Picker Chassis/Engine/Transmission Cotton Handling/PRO-LIFT Cab and Controls Cotton Stripper Chassis/Engine/Transmission/Cab Cotton Handling Pro-12 VRS and Pro-16 Row Units Guidance and Documentation Service and Support Specifications Visit for more details on the complete line of John Deere cotton harvesters. 3

3 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7760 Non-stop Cotton Harvesting Your advantage begins here. From a simplified harvest scheme to decreased labor costs, the 7760 Cotton Picker with Module Builder is loaded with benefits to increase your productivity. The 7760 gives you everything John Deere cotton pickers are known for: a clean, high-efficiency pick from the PRO-16 and PRO-12 VRS Row Units. Smooth, reliable power from the John Deere turbocharged diesel engine. An operator-friendly cab with easy access to major controls. But what the 7760 offers that no other cotton harvester can match is this: the ability to pick virtually non-stop. No stopping to unload. No crossing the field to get to a module builder. No waiting for boll buggies. No time wasted getting back on the row. The 7760 gives you a perfectly formed and wrapped module that you can drop in place or carry to an end-row, all while continuing to harvest. Whether it s falling from the sky or being wicked up from the ground, water is a chief enemy of rectangular cotton modules covered with tarps. The John Deere 7760 gives you a module that not only sheds water due to its round shape, but is also covered around its entire circumference with a tough, protective wrap, giving you an exceptionally high degree of weatherability and helping preserve the fiber quality you worked hard to achieve. 4

4 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7760 The John Deere advantage Whether you are a grower, ginner, or both, you ll quickly realize the advantages the 7760 Cotton Picker brings to cotton harvesting. As a grower, you ll appreciate the 7760 s ability to reduce labor and equipment costs by streamlining harvesting operations. Boll buggies and module builders are now obsolete. With a rear module handler and enough wrap for 120 modules, the 7760 eliminates the need to dump, making your day more productive and operations more efficient. Increased flexibility in moving modules from the field to the gin yard is only the beginning of a long list of benefits ginners gain with round modules. Round modules are fully wrapped, minimizing the amount of lost cotton in the field or at the gin yard. For a gin processing round modules, there is no need for a cleanup crew because there is no lost cotton on the ground. Conventional modules sitting on the ground have the opportunity to wick water off the ground, whereas the fully wrapped modules keep cotton dry from the field, to the gin yard, to the gin. 5

5 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7760 The economics of non-stop harvesting Take a look in your equipment shed. Think about what those module builders cost. And the boll buggies. Think about the number of tractors you need to run it all. And how much fuel they use. Add labor and insurance, and you have a good idea of what your harvest costs are, just in miscellaneous equipment. Now consider the No module builders. No buggies. No tarping. A significant reduction in labor and fuel. Right there are thousands of dollars you won t have to spend. But there s this, too. A basket picker can spend 20% or more of its time unloading, waiting for boll buggies, or driving back and forth to a module builder. With its non-stop harvesting ability, the 7760 Picker gives you that time back. What can the non-stop harvesting ability of the 7760 Picker do for you? If your harvest usually takes four weeks, the 7760 could help you finish up to five days earlier. What is that time worth? Your John Deere dealer can help you decide. 6 In addition to its inherent water-shedding ability, the round shape of the completed modules enables the non-stop harvesting ability of the 7760 Picker. How? Once you ve picked enough cotton, the module-forming system on the 7760 Cotton Picker takes over. While you continue to harvest, the 7760 automatically forms and wraps a module, then deposits the completed module onto the retractable rear handling gate. You can then carry the wrapped module to an end-row or other staging area and drop it without ever stopping the picker.

6 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7760 Stage or load your round modules with the Frontier CM 1100 Round Module Handler. This handler mounts on the rear of your tractor, and makes handling the 7760 s round modules easy. With only slight modifications to the conveyor chain, existing module trucks can easily pick up, haul, and unload up to four wrapped round modules...which averages to more cotton per load than one full-size standard module. RMW Palletizing and Storage made easy Handling and storage instructions provided on each pallet End protectors on both ends of the pallet Pallet cradles that stabilize the RMW rolls on the pallet Bubble wrapped for extra protection. The wrap magazine on the 7760 Picker holds up to four rolls, giving you enough wrap for up to 120 round modules. 7

7 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7760 Plenty of power to get you through tough conditions Big or small, what matters is how far you want to The 7760 go Cotton and Picker how is a fast powerful you harvesting want system to get there? This only from John Deere. is why we continue to develop and advance With a 500-hp, 13.5 L John Deere PowerTech Plus engine, the 7760 GreenStar packs enough punch precision to pick in the most technology, demanding conditions. so you The can get 7760 s engine can harvest at full speed, 4.2 mph, in cotton, yielding from here to there, faster, smarter and with less up to four bales per acre. A conventional basket picker can spend effort. 20 percent or It s more about of its time unloading, moving waiting forward. boll buggies, or driving back and forth to a module builder. The 7760 s non-stop harvesting system keeps operators where they need to be in the field, picking cotton. Whether trying to beat a rain coming, harvesting in tough muddy conditions, or simply moving from one field to the next, the 7760 provides power on which operators can depend. John Deere offers PRO-16 or PRO-12 VariRow System (VRS) picking units on the 7760 to meet the demands of any customer. Both units are mounted on a strong frame, allowing them to be moved easily for adjustments or service. The 7760 comes standard with the Row-Trak guidance system when equipped with the PRO-16 units, promoting increased efficiency and decreased operator fatigue while on the row. 8 The cotton picker observation system consists of two cameras and a flat-screen monitor, The cameras can be mounted to provide the operator with a bird s eye view of the cotton picker s functions, including placing the camera in the module builder, to watch the wrap cycle of the module builder, and on the back of the machine, to watch the module-eject process and assist with the placement of the module on the turn row.

8 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7760 Impressive turning radius! The 7760 has a turning radius of 13 feet without brakes, a 30% improvement over the 9996 s 18-foot radius. Less time spent turning ensures that you are maximizing the productivity of your picker, all day, every day. The 7760 is powered by a transverse-mounted 13.5 L (827 cu in.) turbocharged and air-to-air intercooled 6135H John Deere PowerTech Plus TM Engine. This engine provides 500 hp of performance; this in combination with the full-time four-wheel drive, yields better performance and productivity in all field conditions. The 7760 is equipped with dual high efficiency cotton conveying fans to ensure that producers are able to maintain their picking speed in high-yielding cotton. Compared to the competition, which only offers a single fan, the dual air fans of the 7760 allow it to maintain its optimum ground speed, even in tough conditions, especially when dew sets in during the evening hours. In addition, the dual fans provide increased air flow in the engine compartment to ensure the 7760 stays clean. 9

9 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7760 Cab and Controls Non-stop comfort for the non-stop harvest. Non-stop harvesting requires all-day comfort. So we gave the 7760 Cotton Picker the comfort, convenience, and control features you need to stay comfortable during the longest harvest days. The pressurized cab itself features our set-and-forget ClimaTrak Automatic temperature control, as well as the plush ComfortCommand air-suspended seat. The standard training seat lifts to reveal a storage folder and removable tray, perfect for storing your CDs and cell phones. Remove the tray and you can store bigger items like your laptop. The cab is pre-wired for two-way radio, and features the Delco AM/FM satellite-ready sound system with CD. On your right is the CommandCenter display, which serves as the primary operator interface, and first source for machine information. Hot-key navigation takes you through screens displaying information on settings, alarms, and diagnostic information. Just in front of the display is the hydro handle and CommandTouch console, offering control over machine speed, row units, module builder, Row-Trak guidance and more. Finally, the CommandTouch cornerpost monitors display engine RPM, harvest information, and module-builder status. 10

10 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7760 Cab and Controls Convenient control with the CommandCenter. The CommandCenter display and CommandTouch console give the operator unprecedented control over vital machine functions, as well as easy access to information. The display offers information on alarms, diagnostics, and more, while the console features controls for fan and row unit engagement, lubrication system, Row-Trak guidance, row unit height and response rate, moistener system, and more. Out of the way. Easy to see. The GS Monitor with the HarvestDoc Cotton system handles yield monitoring and mapping functions. The monitor provides information such as total acres harvested, average yield, harvest hours, load weight, distance covered and more. Plus, the monitor and the StarFire 3000 receiver can be moved to your tractor, sprayer or combine. Information at-a-glance. The CommandTouch cornerpost display gives the operator an assortment of readings, including engine RPM, harvest monitor, and module-builder status. Tethered row unit lube system is standard on every John Deere cotton picker. The standard remote allows the operator to put the machine into and out of transport and harvest modes quickly and easily. 11

11 John Deere Cotton Harvesters New 7660 Basket Picker The 7660: Built to run strong, acre after acre If you aren t ready for the 7760, but still need the fastest harvest you can get, take a look at the 7660 Basket Cotton Picker...the most productive, most efficient basket picker we ve ever built. Start in the engine compartment. With 373 horsepower and a 9.0 percent Power Boost during compaction, the 9.0-liter PowerTech Plus engine delivers plenty of muscle for the demands of a 6-row machine in heavy-yielding cotton and tough conditions. An available factory-installed powered rear axle gives you better grip in muddy or hilly conditions, all while the 300-gallon diesel tank and 360-gallon water tank keep you in the field longer. Out front, the PRO-16 Row Units offer a high-efficiency pick, at synchronized speeds of up to 4.2 MPH, or second-speeds of up to 5.0 MPH. With the Row-Trak guidance system, you and your operators are picking at top speed with ease and comfort in dense, heavy-yielding cotton, all while Row-Track handles on-row steering Productivity At-A-Glance 373 engine hp Four-speed transmission Large 520/85R42 R1 standard drive tires for greater flotation and stability 4.2 mph row unit synchronization PRO-16 picking units with 20 spindles per bar Dual cotton conveying fans Powered rear axle option for 4WD without loss in ground speed 12 The 7660 utilizes the ProDrive automatic shift (AST) transmission. A first picking speed of 4.2 mph, coupled with row units that are synchronized to match, allows 7660 owners to pick at speeds 5% faster than the competition. When it comes time to make a scrapping pass, with the 7660 you can cruise through the field at 5 mph compared to 4.8 mph with the competition.

12 John Deere Cotton Harvesters New 7660 Basket Picker The 7660 is host to a 373 hp John Deere PowerTech Plus engine. With nearly 10% more horsepower than the Case IH 620 CE and an additional 9% power boost when the basket compacting augers are engaged, the 7660 is ready to handle high-yield situations and mud without losing productivity. In addition to performance you expect good fuel economy in-field and on-road. John Deere has engineered the 7660 s engine to meet these requirements as well as stringent emission regulations. With the PowerTech Plus 9.0-L engine, expect superior performance in any application. After countless hours of laboratory and in-field testing, these engines deliver proven performance. Impressive turning radius! The 7660 has a turning radius of 13 feet without brakes, a 30% improvement over the 9996 s 18-ft radius. Less time spent turning ensures that you are maximizing the productivity of your picker, all day, every day. The 7660 offers 480/80R38 rear tires that have superior flotation and traction abilities. These tires also lower the ground pressure they apply by nearly 35% compared to the rear tires of the When combined with the drive tires that were used on previous basket pickers, the 7660 is ready to pick through whatever Mother Nature decides to send your way. John Deere offers PRO-16 or PRO-12 VariRow System (VRS) picking units on the 7660 to meet the demands of any customer. Both units are mounted on a strong frame, allowing them to be moved easily for adjustments or service. The 7660 comes standard with the Row-Trak guidance system when equipped with the PRO-16 units, promoting increased efficiency and decreased operator fatigue while on the row. The 7660 is equipped with dual high efficiency cotton conveying fans to ensure that producers are able to maintain their picking speed in high-yielding cotton. Compared to the competition, which only offers a single fan, the dual air fans of the 7660 allow it to maintain its optimum ground speed, even in tough conditions, especially when dew sets in during the evening hours. In addition, the dual fans provide increased air flow in the engine compartment to ensure the 7660 stays clean. 13

13 John Deere Cotton Harvesters New 7660 Basket Picker The New 7660 leaves no one wanting more Big When cotton or small, is ready you what need a matters machine that s is poised how to go far regardless you of want the conditions. With the chassis design of the 7760 and an engine that delivers to 7% more go horsepower and how than fast the 9996, you the 7660 want is the to most get productive, there? most This technologically advanced basket picker we ve ever built. is why we continue to develop and advance The 7660 will keep you harvesting through high-yielding cotton and wet fields. GreenStar precision technology, so you can get The 7660 Basket Picker is the newest symbol of our commitment to cotton. By from listening to here our customers, to there, we ve been faster, able to consistently smarter deliver and the with right less solutions to the right markets at the right time. effort. It s about moving forward. Six standard forward-facing lights help provide 360-degree lighting for nighttime harvesting. A light inside the basket illuminates the entire area. The optional lighting package adds two field lamps and two sidefinder lights. 14

14 John Deere Cotton Harvesters New 7660 Basket Picker The hydro module contains the hydrostatic, hydraulic, and water pumps, as well as batteries and onboard lube and solution remote-fill outlets. All are easily accessed from ground level. Independent hydro systems assure full power to the picking units and ground drives. Large self-cleaning rotary screen saves time, labor. No need to manually clean the screen at each dump. Eight-inch dual spacers offer true 38-inch centers. No more running the front tires over beds. Massive, single-reduction final drives have the muscle to handle 42-inch duals. 15

15 John Deere Cotton Harvesters New 7660 Basket Picker Get your crop from field to module builder faster and easier Big or small, what matters is how far you want to go and how fast you want to get there? This is why we continue to develop and advance GreenStar system. So we designed precision the 7660 with technology, the air flow, basket so lift you and unloading can get components you need to pick, pack and dump heavy, high-yielding cotton. from here to there, faster, smarter and with less effort. the dual air fans It s of the about 7660 allow moving it to maintain forward. its optimum ground speed, even in High-capacity PRO-Series Row Units need a high-performance loading and unloading High-capacity conveying. Compared to the competition, which only offers a single fan, tough conditions, especially when dew sets in during the evening hours. In addition, the dual fans provide increased air flow in the engine compartment to ensure the 7660 stays clean. High-capacity basket. You also have plenty of capacity 1,400 cubic feet with standard basket lid extension. And an adjustable, automatic compacting system packs in more of your crop to extend on-row time. What s more, the basket screen pattern provides greater strength and improves screen-to-frame fit. High-capacity unloading. The PRO-LIFT basket also offers an innovative unloading system. The basket raises at an angle as the door lowers, giving you excellent stability and letting you put the basket right where it s needed. Plus, lift frame members are stronger, for increased machine stability and operator confidence. 16

16 John Deere Cotton Harvesters New 7660 Basket Picker Three compacting augers pack a dense payload for longer on-row time between dumps. Power Boost supplies extra horsepower when compacting. The augers are activated automatically with adjustable compaction times when the basket is nearly full. Or, you can manually engage the augers with a foot switch. Enjoy unprecedented unloading control with the PRO-LIFT basket. Notice how the basket raises at an angle as the door lowers. This unique design keeps the center of gravity very near the mid-point of the machine, providing exceptional stability especially on uneven terrain. You can vary the unloading height from 5 feet 8 inches to as high as 13 feet 9 1 / 2 inches. And you can position the door for optimum unloading control and less spillage. The moveable duct support structure extends automatically whenever the basket extension is raised. No more flipper doors or chains to manipulate, with less cotton loss to the sides. And best of all, the duct system allows a basket capacity of 1,400 cubic feet with standard basket lid extension. Two conveyors one on the door and one in the basket move a high volume of crop for less time at the dump site. The conveyor on the door can be operated independently for fast, easy, precise topping off of modules. The basket full monitor lets the operator know when the basket is almost full. The optical-signal system features a transmitter and receiver mounted on the upper side screens. Operators are alerted with a visual and audible alarm. 17

17 John Deere Cotton Harvesters New 7660 Basket Picker Run hard, ride easy The world s best basket picker comes equipped with one of the industry s plushest cabs a quiet, comfortable environment that reduces fatigue, enhances efficiency, and lets you take full control of tight harvest schedules. Climb up and take a look. Thanks to the spacious cab and sensible arrangement of the seat and controls, getting in and out of the cab is easy. Buckle yourself into the ComfortCommand seat. It adjusts five ways to keep you and your operators more comfortable. With the air-suspension seat you ll have the ultimate in operator comfort. There s even a training seat to keep you comfortable while you teach inexperienced operators. And what a view! You get an unobstructed panorama of the entire width of the row-unit toolbar. 18

18 John Deere Cotton Harvesters New 7660 Basket Picker Make smarter decisions as you harvest Monitor and document on the go with these easy-to-read and easy-to use displays. Take the information back to the office and use APEX to improve your business making decisions even more. Convenient control with the CommandCenter. The CommandCenter display and CommandTouch console give the operator unprecedented control over vital machine functions, as well as easy access to information. The display offers information on alarms, diagnostics, and more, while the console features controls for fan and row unit engagement, lubrication system, Row-Trak guidance, row unit height and response rate, moistener system, and more. Out of the way. Easy to see. The GS display is fully compatible with the 7660 and It utilizes a USB card for data storage and collection purposes. While harvesting, the display provides the operator with a number of items, including lint yield, load weight, GPS and recording status, cotton variety, area, and distance covered. GS or GS is required to operate the Harvest Doc Cotton system. These displays are equipped standard with the GreenStar Basics software package that contains Harvest Doc Cotton. Information at a glance. The CommandTouch cornerpost display gives the operator an assortment of readings, including engine RPM, harvest monitor, and modulebuilder status. 19

19 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7460 Cotton Stripper 7460 Cotton Stripper: For Demanding Producers: Productivity on Demand If you harvest big stripper-cotton acreage, you need the productivity of the John Deere 7460 Cotton Stripper, equipped with the 748 Header. Here s how we built more productivity and efficiency into virtually every function. The 7460 now offers up to 190 engine horsepower. Dual trash chutes 14% increase in hydrostatic pressure over Model Year 09 model Isochronous engine governing curve Camera and header float option Tri-state, adjustable throttle dial in high speed A factory-built 8-row modular head with gear drives Electronic header height control automatically adjusts for uneven terrain. As productive as it is, the 7460 is also surprisingly comfortable to operate. The ComfortCommand cab offers easy to use controls, and more glass area for improved visibility. The header sits forward to give you a better view of the cotton entering the row units, and reduce the strain from leaning over the steering wheel. Got big stripper acreage? Unleash the 7460 Cotton Stripper from John Deere No belts, no slips, no breaks. Each row unit is driven by a fully-enclosed gear train with high-contact ratio gears for reduced noise and increased load-bearing capacity. 2. Double flighting on 8-row wide header configurations provides smooth feeding of harvested cotton for higher productivity. 3. Eight to six no problem. The modular-head design lets you change rows and spacing quickly and easily. 20

20 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7460 Cotton Stripper Maximize your harvest. Minimize your effort. You can t harvest cotton your stripper can t reach. That s why every 7460 Stripper comes with Electronic Header Height Control (EHHC). The EHHC system automatically adjusts the height of the row units to stay close to the ground, even at fast harvesting speeds. So you can be confident you re pulling in all of your year s hard work. You re bound to pick up bolls you would have missed with previous machines. From the cab, you can adjust the header height and response rate, as well as individual unit height. There s no more batches of levers on each side of the steering wheel. Instead, simple buttons are used to raise and lower the row unit. State-of-the-art electronic sensors and controls move to the right hand console for ease of use that make for almost instantaneous response rates. What does it all mean? Simple quicker system response times, higher ground speeds, and more cotton in the basket at the end of every row. The 7460 s ComfortCommand cab makes your tough days feel a little less tough. ComfortCommand cab gives you more room and more features than any cab we ve ever put on a cotton stripper. The cab allows for a better view of the cotton entering the row units no need to lean or strain. The ComfortCommand suspension seat helps reduce fatigue and improve operator efficiency. A variety of storage compartments let you organize and store snacks, drinks, a cell phone or other necessities. All the vital controls are within easy reach for smooth, efficient operation. And to top it off, the standard training seat gives new operators a place to sit and observe, or you a place to sit while training. Step into the new Comfort-Command cab and see for yourself what big comfort and productivity is all about. Productivity requires power, so we designed the 7460 with the proven John Deere PowerTech 6.8 L engine. Plus we added even more power. Ten percent more, to be exact, so you can pull in a full 8 rows of high-yielding cotton. And because it s a John Deere PowerTech engine, you know it s designed and built especially for tough agricultural applications. The fuel tank is 26 percent larger than our previous stripper, too. With a capacity of 120 gallons, you can run longer between fill-ups and make the most of every minute in the field. What else? Try an electronic throttle control for smoother operation. A 200-amp alternator to handle the new available lighting system and other electronics. It all works together to make the 7460 a supremely powerful cotton harvester. Put the 7460 to work, and you ll see what we mean. Harvest up to eight rows per pass. The new 7460 Cotton Stripper can tear through fields quickly, thanks to the factory-built, John Deere dealer-supported 8-row 748 modular header. Wide, narrow or skip. Productive and versatile the 748 header adjusts to just about any row spacing or configuration. Configurations Narrow Wide 4-row X 4-row skip X X 5-row X X 6-row X X 6-row skip X X 8-row X X 21

21 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7460 Cotton Stripper Pack more cotton in the basket. And unload it faster If you re not on the row, you re losing valuable harvesting time. So we designed the cotton handling system on the 7460 Stripper to help you minimize the number of dumps required, unload faster, and get back to the field as quickly as possible. Start with the basket augers. The large flighting big, hungry augers and second drive motor allow you to pack more cotton into the basket. Dump cycle times are fast, too even with the added cotton that the 7460 is able to pack into the basket. And to help minimize basket jarring from the faster unload cycle, the cushioning system helps slow the basket as the hydraulic cylinders reach the end of their stroke. It all works together to help speed the unload cycle by up to 25 percent over our previous stripper models. You ll spend more time on the row, and less time with the module builder or boll buggy. The base lighting package, features two HID lights and four halogen lights to help you put more hours in your harvest day. Dual trash chutes for better dispersal. You ve asked, we delivered. Dual trash chutes now come standard on the 7460 Cotton Strippers. Better dispersal for easier field maintenance. 22

22 John Deere Cotton Harvesters 7460 Cotton Stripper Strong but gentle. The cushioning system on the 7460 slows the movement of the basket as it nears the end of the cylinder stroke to help prevent jarring from the faster unload cycle. We all like green but not green bolls in your cotton. That s why the 7460 features a separator inside the air duct to help separate out the green bolls and rocks. You run at higher field speed, with less plugging, and significantly fewer green bolls. You get more cleaning capacity from the wide finger grates high 630 RPM the top saw speed. Also, sensors for top saw speed, trash auger speed, and feeder shaft speed help you detect plugs and avoid trouble. The 12-brush doffer design improves doffing performance. The 7460 also features a doffer slip clutch for increased belt and pulley life, and a springloaded idler to help maintain the correct cleaner belt tension. And at the lower saw cleaner, a reclamation brush grabs cotton before it falls out of the cleaner, so you get more in the basket and less on the ground. Bigger is better. The basket augers on the 7460 are 25 percent larger in diameter than augers on our previous model Plus, dual auger drives give each auger more packing power. So more cotton goes into the basket and you spend more time harvesting with less time unloading. Exclusive doffer design uses longer brushes, relocated brush protectors, and easyoff brush mounts for increased life and less maintenance hassle. Grab that stray cotton with our new lower-saw reclamation brush. Cotton is caught by the lower saw before it reaches the burr trail, so you get more in the basket and less left in the row. 23

23 John Deere Cotton Harvesters Pro-Series Row Units PRO-Series Row Units give you a top-quality harvest No matter what row spacing you re planting now (or might be planting in the future), you ll be ready for just about anything with the PRO-Series Row Units. With a wide variety of available row-spacing configurations, you get unmatched cotton picking flexibility. Start with the patented John Deere roller and crank system changing unit spacing is an easy, one-person job, and helps make maintenance and service easier and more convenient. If a lack of suitable harvesting equipment has kept you from planting 15-inch rows, you ll appreciate the new PRO-12 VRS System these spindle-pick units adjust easily from 15 to 40 inches. Wide or narrow, skip or solid no other manufacturer offers as many picking configurations or pickers as John Deere. 1. A heavy-duty gearcase features large gears and bearings for extra durability. The units are lubricated with hydraulic oil, rather than cornhead grease, so they re easier to fill. A high-speed rear drum gear increases rear drum spindle speed, improving picking efficiency. 2. Hydraulic motors. Row units on both the 7660 and 7760 are now driven hydraulically with two motors make for a quieter operation and fewer moving parts. 3. Nothing picks a field of high-yielding cotton faster or cleaner than inline PRO-16 row units. With 20-spindle-high, and 16-bar front and 12-bar rear drums, a synchronized 4.2-mph first-gear picking speed opens up a whole new level of cotton-harvesting productivity. 24

24 John Deere Cotton Harvesters Pro-Series Row Units John Deere PRO-12 VRS Picking Units: How They Work We added an inline cutting unit to the standard right-side picking unit. As the plant enters the cutting unit, rotary knives cut the stems. The feeder, which is synchronized with forward picking speed, holds the cut plant upright and gently passes it into the standing row as it enters the front picking zone. Crop passes through the front picking zone, and is then fed to the rear drum for harvesting of any remaining open bolls. Electronic height sensing (standard on the 7660 and the 7760) lets you adjust both height and sensitivity on-the-go from the comfort of your cab. You can pick more low-hanging bolls because row-unit height automatically adjusts to the terrain. In fact, the units can be adjusted to run virtually flat to pick bolls other machines would leave behind. Adjusting the unit spacing on a John Deere picker is a fast, easy, one-person job. Simply pull a pin and crank the unit into place. And with the narrow profile of the PRO-SERIES inline row units, you have plenty of elbow room for accessing the doffers and moistener pads for cleanout. Sight glasses on each row unit make it easy to ensure proper oil level. PRO-XL spindles were specially engineered with John Deere s PRO-SERIES cotton pickers in mind. They provide superior performance in harsh picking conditions and deliver a long wear life. 25

25 John Deere Cotton Harvesters Documentation and Guidance GreenStar and Harvest Doc : One powerful package Big or small, what matters is how far you want to go and how fast you want to get there? This is why we continue to develop and advance easy-to-use system to document cotton yields. GreenStar precision technology, so you can get from here to there, faster, smarter and with less effort. It s about moving forward. Get accurate yield maps with Harvest Doc Cotton. The ability to collect map-based yield information can help you make the most of expensive chemical inputs. Until now, however, the lack of an accurate yield monitoring system prevented precision technology from being widely used in cotton. But with the introduction of Harvest Doc Cotton, you now have an accurate, Harvest Doc Cotton allows you to record yield information as the picker moves through the field. At the end of the day, you can download data into Apex to generate a variety of reports and maps. Use the data to help make better management decisions and increase your efficiency. GreenStar 2 and 3 Systems Nobody gives you precision options like John Deere. Our portfolio of Ag Management Solutions puts the power of GPS-based mapping and documentation into one easy-to-use package. The heart of the system is the GS and the new GS Monitors, our full-color, reconfigurable touchscreen displays. Up top, the StarFire 3000 receiver automatically compensates for sloping ground, so you always get accurate readings. Best of all, the entire system can be easily transferred to your GreenStar-ready combine, tractor, or sprayer. Harvest Doc Cotton Harvest Doc Cotton is John Deere s first yield mapping system for this globally important crop. As with other high-yielding crops, the ability to collect harvest information is nearly as important as the crop itself. With Harvest Doc Cotton, you can document cotton yields with your GreenStar system and your John Deere 7460, 7660 and Using Harvest Doc as the foundation, Harvest Doc Cotton enables you to generate detailed cotton yield maps that can help you make the best informed management decisions possible. Harvest Doc Cotton uses the GreenStar components in the machine. Once the data is collected you can use Apex software to generate detailed reports and maps of the captured yield data. Ask your John Deere dealer for more details. 26

26 John Deere Cotton Harvesters Documentation and Guidance Row-Trak Guidance The Row-Trak Guidance System keeps your attention on harvesting cotton, rather than steering the machine. Operators stay more alert and more relaxed, with less stress and fatigue. It s a simple, reliable system that pays off with more cotton in the basket and higher efficiency from machine and operator. The wishbone rod assembly runs along each side of the row. A center pivot allows side-to-side movement as it follows the row, activating an electronic sensor that sends a signal to the controller. To activate Row-Trak guidance, just line up with the rows, then hit the switch on the hydro handle. Row-Trak takes over, steering the stripper and keeping it on-row. Convenient rocker switches calibrate and turn on the Row-Trak system. A switch on the hydro handle engages it. 27

27 John Deere Cotton Harvesters Service and Maintenance John Deere cotton harvesters: easy to use, easy to maintain Whether you re talking daily maintenance, routine service, or emergency repairs, you ll appreciate doing business with John Deere and your cotton country John Deere dealer. To start, we made daily items quick and convenient. Remote tethers control row unit lubrication, while quick fill connections allow fast filling of the water tank and on-board lube system. When it s time for larger service or repair items, nobody responds like your John Deere dealer. With a complete inventory of replacement parts, as well as trained technicians, your John Deere dealer can get you back on the row with minimal disruption to your harvest. Quik-Fill speeds refills. A standard Quik-Fill lets you refill the moistener system much faster to get back on row sooner. 28

28 John Deere Cotton Harvesters Service and Maintenance A unique PRO-SERIES cam- track design gives you much easier access to the cam rollers. The inline unit s narrow profile with swing-out moistener columns allow faster, easier service. Inspecting the nozzles is easier, too. Trust Genuine John Deere parts From our PRO-XL spindles to our specially formulated lubes to highquality air and oil filters, your John Deere dealer offers the most complete line of maintenance and replacement parts for your John Deere cotton harvester. Easy-access fuses. Automotive-type fuses are located behind the training seat, easy to get at, easy to change. Quick remote lube fill. The hydro module cover provides easy access to the remote lube fill. There s enough grease capacity to keep a 6-row machine lubed for a week. Solution strainer. Because you check it every day, we located the solution strainer at the forefront, where it s easy to reach. Just another small example of how John Deere builds machines with your convenience in mind. 29

29 John Deere Cotton Harvesters Specifications Engine John Deere PowerTech Plus Horsepower 500 Power Boost Yes Displacement 13.5L Cylinders 6 Turbocharged/Aftercooled Yes Alternator 200 Amp Cooling System --- Rotary Screen Yes Ground Level Access to Coolers Yes Fuel System --- Type Direct injection Governor Electronic On Board Diagnostics Yes Transmission ProDrive automatic-shift (AST) Gears 4-speed Unit Configuration PRO-16, PRO-12 VRS 1st speed (speeds in mph) (2WD) N/A 2nd speed (2WD) N/A 3rd speed (2WD) N/A 4th speed (2WD) N/A 1st speed (4WD) mph 2nd speed (4WD) 0-5 mph 3rd speed (4WD) 0-9 mph 4th speed (4WD) 0-17 mph Hydrostatic System --- Type Dual Brakes --- Type Multi-disk, wet Tires --- Standard Drive Tire 520/85R42 R1 (20.8R42 R1) Optional Drive Tires 520/85R42 R2 (20.8R42 R2) Dual Wheels Yes Dual Tire Size (Standard) 520/85R42 R1 (20.8R42 R1) Dual Tire Size (Optional) 520/85R42 R2 (20.8R42 R2) Standard Steering Tire 520/85R34 R1 (20.8R34 R1) Optional Steering Tire 520/85R34 R2 (20.8R34 R2) Rear Wheel Drive Yes Tire Size 520/85R34 R1 (20.8R34 R1) Capacity --- Intermediate Height --- Full Height --- Full Height with Extension --- Dump Height --- Type --- Height --- Conveyor --- Type --- Compaction --- Type --- On-Board Module Builder Module Shape Round/Cylindrical Module Dimensions Up to 90-in. diameter X 96-in. wide Module Weight lbs. Unload on-the-go yes Wrap system carrying capacity 120 portions Row Units Number of Rows 6 Spacings 15-, 30-, 32-, 36-, 38-, 40-in. Picking Units --- Style In-line Units Available PRO-16 or PRO-12 VRS Drums 2 Bars Front and Rear (PRO-16), (PRO-12 VRS) Spindles per Bar 20 (PRO-16), 18 (PRO-12 VRS) Doffer Pads Urethane Moistener Pads Urethane Unit Drive Protection Slip clutch Unit Movement Crank and Roller Lubrication --- Bars On-board Upper Gears Standard Row Guidance Standard Tank Capacities (US Gallons) Fuel Tank 300 Moistener System --- Quick Fill Standard Lube --- Hydraulic System Pump Type Pressure compensated Pressure 3000 psi Flow 54 gpm Dimensions Lengths --- Overall Length 440-in. (operating); 470-in. (transport) Wheel Base 170-in. Heights --- Transport Position 170-in. Transport Position with Extension N/A Intermediate Position N/A Full Height Position 210-in. Full Height Position with Extension N/A Weights Row N/A 5-Row N/A 6-Row lbs. Engine John Deere PowerTech Plus Horsepower 373 Power Boost Yes Displacement 9.0L Cylinders 6 Turbocharged/Aftercooled Yes Alternator 200 Amp Cooling System --- Rotary Screen Yes Ground Level Access to Coolers Yes Fuel System --- Type Direct Injection Governor Electronic On Board Diagnostics Yes Transmission ProDrive automatic-shift (AST) Gears 4-speed Unit Configuration PRO-16, PRO-12 VRS 1st speed (speeds in mph) (2WD) mph 2nd speed (2WD) 0-5 mph 3rd speed (2WD) 0-9 mph 4th speed (2WD 0-17 mph 1st speed (4WD) mph 2nd speed (4WD) 0-5 mph 3rd speed (4WD) 0-9 mph 4th speed (4WD) 0-17 mph Hydrostatic System --- Type Dual Brakes --- Type Multi-disk, wet Tires --- Standard Drive Tire 520/85R42 R1 (20.8R42 R1) Optional Drive Tires 520/85R42 R2 (20.8R42 R2) Dual Wheels Yes Dual Tire Size (Standard) 520/85R42 R1 (20.8R42 R1) Dual Tire Size (Optional) 520/85R42 R2 (20.8R42 R2) Standard Steering Tire 480/80R38 R1 (18.4R38 R1) Optional Steering Tire 480/80R38 R2 (18.4R38 R2) Rear Wheel Drive Optional Tire Size 480/80R38 R1 (18.4R38 R1) Basket Capacity --- Intermediate Height N/A Full Height --- Full Height with Extension 1400 cu ft Dump Height --- Type Variable Height 166 in. Conveyor --- Type Dual Conveyors Compaction --- Type 3 Augers 30

30 John Deere Cotton Harvesters Specifications Row Units Configurations --- Number of Rows 6 Spacings 15 in., 30 in., 32 in., 36 in., 38 in., 40 in. Picking Units --- Style In-line Units Available PRO-16 or PRO-12 VRS Drums 2 Bars Front and Rear (PRO-16), (PRO-12 VRS) Spindles per Bar 20 (PRO-16), 18 (PRO-12 VRS) Doffer Pads Urethane Moistener Pads Urethane Unit Drive Protection Slip clutch Unit Movement Crank and Roller Lubrication --- Bars On-board Upper Gears Standard Row Guidance Standard Tank Capacities (US Gallons) Fuel Tank 300 Moistener System 360 Quick Fill Standard Lube 80 Hydraulic System Pump Type Pressure compensated Pressure 3000 psi Flow 69 gpm Dimensions Lengths --- Overall Length 369-in. Wheel Base 170 in. Heights --- Transport Position N/A Transport Position with Extension 170 in. Intermediate Position N/A Full Height Position N/A Full Height Position with Extension 210 in. Weights Row N/A 5-Row N/A 6-Row 51,320 lbs 7460 Engine Manufacturer John Deere Model 6068T Turbocharged No. of Cylinders 6 Displacement 6.8L (414 cu in.) Rated Power (@ 2450 rpm, no fan) 142 kw (190 hp) Engine Speeds Fast Idle (No Load) 2450 rpm Mid Idle (Under Field Load) 1800 rpm Slow Idle 900 rpm Fuel System Type Direct Injection Fuel Filters Primary Water Separator and Final Engine Air System Air Cleaner Dry-Type with Safety Element Capacities Cotton Basket m3 (808 cu. ft) Fuel Tank 454L (120 U.S. gal) Cooling System 33.1L (35 U.S. qt) Engine Crankcase (Includes Filter) 20L (21 U.S. qt) Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Reservoir 68L (18 U.S. gal) Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System 79.5L (21 U.S. gal) Transmission 13.6L (14.4 U.S. qt) Final Drive (each) 1.9L (2 U.S. qt) Cleaner Gear Case 1 L (1 U.S. qt) Weight (4-Row) 17,000 lb. Number of Units 4, 5, 6 or 8 Number of Rolls (2 per unit) Roll Type Alternate brush and bat Brush Diameter 152 mm (6 In.) Roll Length 1016 mm (40 In.) Unit Auger Diameter 146 mm (5.75 In.) Cross Auger Diameter 305 mm (12 In.) Stripping Unit Controls Electronic, adjustable response rate, Cleaner Speeds (Engine at rated 2275 rpm) Top Saw 630 rpm Doffer 1310 rpm Bottom Saw 550 rpm Forward Ground Speeds (Full Throttle) 1st Gear km/h (0 3.7 mph) 2nd Gear km/h (0 8.8 mph) 3rd Gear km/h ( mph) Reverse Ground Speeds (Full Throttle) 1st Gear km/h (0 1.8 mph) 2nd Gear km/h (0 4.4 mph) 3rd Gear km/h (0 9.2 mph) Tires Front Drive Wheels PR Rear Guide Wheels 9.00 x 24 8PR Ribbed (Standard) Rear Guide Wheels 14.9 x 24 8PR Cleated (Optional) Brakes Type Hydraulically-Actuated Shoe-Type Hydraulic System Type Closed-Center, Constant Pressure Stand-By Pressure /-50 psi (17,237 kpa) Oil Filter Spin-On, Full Flow Suction Oil Cooler Air-Cooled Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 31