John Deere offers the 7050 series self-propelled forage harvesters. There are seven models, ranging the 7250 at 375 hp up to the 7950 at 800 hp. Many features distinguish these harvesters from the competition. According to John Deere, the feed path on the 7050 series is designed to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality. Deere says this is achieved by engineering from front to back, including aggressive radial-arc feed rolls and the curved transition shoot and crop accelerator, with each component moving the crop without allowing excess air to mix in.
The ProDrive transmission puts more power to the ground when and where you need it. Deere says the ProDrive senses which axle has more traction and sends power to that axle. A differential lock enhances this and provides even more traction and control, giving the 7050 series a top speed of 25 mph in transport and 12 mph in the field.
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The 7050 series comes with John Deere’s exclusive Harvest- Lab near infrared (NIR) technology, which measures the moisture value of corn or alfalfa within +/-2 points of accuracy when you harvest. The DuraDrum cutter head has slotted knives that push back if they hit a rock, minimizing damage and helping to prevent costly downtime. The reverse sharpening system maintains the bevel on knives, maximizing efficiency over the life of the knife. The 7050 series is further enhanced by IVLOC (Infinitely Variable Length of Cut), which enables the operator to adjust the length of cut from a quarter-inch to one inch for differing field conditions.
