John Deere 9560RT Tractor: Fall Tillage with KIH 870 Ecolo Tiger Disc Ripper

John Deere 9560RT Tractor Overview

• 🚜 The John Deere 9560RT is a track tractor with 560 engine horsepower, manufactured for model years 2012-2014.
• 💡 It is powered by a 13.5L John Deere PowerTech PSX turbocharged engine and offers 319 PTO horsepower.
• ⛽ The tractor features a 340-gallon diesel fuel tank and a John Deere full power shift transmission with 18 forward and 6 reverse speeds.
• ⚖️ With an original curb weight of 44,910 lb, it can be field weighted up to 54,000 lb.
• 💰 When new, the 9560RT had an original price tag of $380,850.

Fall Tillage Operation

• 🌽 The tractor is shown performing fall tillage in western Illinois, turning under corn stalks with an 18-foot wide, 9-shank KIH 870 Ecolo Tiger disc ripper.
• 💨 The Ecolo Tiger 870 dislodges roots, cuts them up, and buries stalks to prepare the ground for the next year's seedbed, creating loose soil.
• 🛣️ Operating at approximately 5.5 mph, the tractor breaks up soil compaction from planting, spraying, and harvesting.
• 🛰️ The tractor utilizes auto guidance, allowing the farmer to focus on the implement and maintain straight passes.
• 🤝 Another tractor, a 9630T with a 13-shank 870, is seen working nearby, enabling the field to be covered quickly.

Farmer's Perspective and Engagement

• 👨‍🌾 The video offers a view from the cab, showcasing the farmer's perspective of operating the large machine.
• 💬 Viewers are encouraged to share their experiences with John Deere track tractors and the implements they use in the comment section.
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