After great anticipation, the John Deere X9 Series Combine was launched at NAMPO Harvest Day 2022 and since then has created a massive hype around the incredible operational capacity and performance of the all-new class 11 Combine to arrive on South African shores. The AFGRI Equipment Team decided to use the first opportunity to demonstrate this impressive machine at a farmer’s day in Vrede, FS.
What our team saw on demonstration day exceeded all existing expectations as the John Deere X9 Combine. This Combine Harvester is literally in a class of its own, here are a couple of the frequently asked questions we encountered on the day:
How many tons per hour can the John Deere X9 1100 Combine Harvest?
250 tons of maize per hour
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What is the Horse Power of the John Deere X9 1100 Combine Harvester?
It operates at 603 HP/450 KW
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What is the maximum size Header that can be used for maize or Soya Beans?
We recommend that our farmers do not use anything larger than a 24-row header on 0.52m spacing and 18 on 0.76m spacing. The new John Deere HD50F Hinged frame flex draper would do the trick.
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What is the maximum capacity of the Grain Tank?
Approx. 13 tons/16210 litres
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What is the maximum capacity of the Diesel Tank?
1250 litres
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What is the fuel consumption per ton?
241 ton @ 103 litres per hour which comes to R53.00 per ton
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