8600 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester

Model:

625 hp FT4 John Deere engine.
All-new design delivers improved serviceability with an integrated KP hoist, easy header hook-up and ground level fuel fill.
A best-in-class cab offers easier to use controls, better display access and visibility.

Specifications
Maximum power	459 kW625 PS / 616 hp
Engine	TypePowerTech™ PSS 13.5LExhaust emission regulation compliancy - Final Tier 4 / Stage VDisplacement13.5 L823.8 cu in.ModelEurope: 6135HZ021North America: 6135HZ022CylindersInline 6
Fuel system	Unit injectors plus four valves
Fuel tank capacity	1100 L290.6 U.S. gal.
DEF tank capacity ( for FT4 or EU Stage V emission level)	43 L11.4 U.S. gal.
Maximum power	459 kW625 PS / 616 hp
Fuel tank capacity	1100 L290.6 U.S. gal.
DEF tank capacity ( for FT4 or EU Stage V emission level)	43 L11.4 U.S. gal.
Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	PowerTech™ PSS 13.5LExhaust emission regulation compliancy - Final Tier 4 / Stage V
Model	Europe: 6135HZ021North America: 6135HZ022
Displacement	13.5 L823.8 cu in.
Cylinders	Inline six
Speed on road	1400-2100 rpm
Engine/ground speed management	Optional
Fuel system	Unit injectors plus four valves
Cooling system capacity	113 L29.85 U.S. gal.
Cooling fan drive	Direct
Ground drive	Standard: Hydrostatic, 3-speed - manual shift with helical gearsEngine rpm on road: 1650 rpmOptional: ProDrive™, autoshift transmission, differential lock (automatic and manual), automatic wet brake systemEngine rpm on road: 1400-2100 rpm
Hydraulics	Load sensing
Crop harvesting unit	Harvest channel standard
Crop flow components	Low-friction crop-flow concept
Main clutch	Dry clutch
Number of discs	One disc
Main driveband	Reinforced with Kevlar inserts
Belt tensioning	Active, hydraulic pressure
Main driveband, polybelt belts	Six ribs
Type/voltage	12 V
Batteries/battery quantity/capacity	2 x 174 amp-hr
Alternator	200 amp
Hydraulic system capacity	50 L13.2 U.S. gal.
Type	Standard: hydrostatic, 3-speed manual shiftOptional: ProDrive, autoshift transmission
Differential lock	Manual or automatic (optional comes with ProDrive)
Maximum transport speed	Hydrostatic transmission: 25 / 30 km/h15.5 / 18.6 mphProDrive transmission: 20 / 25 / 30 / 40 km/h12.4 / 15.5 / 18.6 / 24.9 mph
Rear axle type	Hydro-mechanical 4WD
Automatic wet brake system	Available with ProDrive transmission
Engine speed management	Optional
Tilt and extend steering column	Standard
Air conditioning and heater	Standard - ClimaTrak
Cool box	Optional
Trainee seat	StandardLeather seat optional
Hectare counter	Standard
Operator information system	Cornerpost displayArmrest display (Touchscreen)Side rail display (Touchscreen) optional
CAN bus electronics	Standard
Operator's seat	Air-suspension seat optionalLeather seat optional
Side window wiper	Rear and side window wiper optionalParallel-type windscreen wiper
Electric adjust and heated	Optional on rear view mirrors
Rearview mirrors	Standard
Yield monitoring	Harvest Monitor™ optional
Documentation	Harvest Doc™ optional
Crop analysis	HarvestLab™ 3000 optional
Length-of-cut control based on crop parameter	Infinitely variable length-of-cut (IVLOC™) standardAutoLOC™ optional with HarvestLab 3000
Assisted steering systems	AutoTrac or Manual RowSense optional
Width	660 mm26 in.
Feed roll frame opening	Swing away, 37-45 degree (angle)
Number	Four
Metal detector	StandardStone detector is optional
Width, front	660 mm26 in.
Standard feedroll drive	Hydro feedroll drive IVLOC standardInfinitely variable header drive speed standard
Type	Dura-Drum™ cutterhead
Cutterhead housing width	686 mm27 in.
Knife drum width	680 mm26.8 in.
Knife drum diameter	670 mm26.3 in.
Speed at rated engine speed	Standard - 1100 rpmOptional - 1200 rpm
Knife types available (crop)	Straight - grassCurved - corn
Number of knives	40 - 48 - 56 - 64
Shear bar, reversible	Grass, corn, or Dura Line Plus
Shear bar adjust	Fine shearbar adjustQuick shearbar adjust
Reverse rotation	Yes
Automatic from cab	Yes, remote from cab
Reverse drive	Standard
Sharpening modes	Grinding and finishing
Type	Premium KP (8100-8600)XStream KP (8300-8600)
Quick-change	Quick kernel processor - swing in/swing out
Quick KP removal	Optional: Crane with remote-controlled electric hoist
Housing	Standard KP housing
Lubrication	Grease
Roll diameter	240 mm9.45 in.
Speed differential / Roll speed (lower)	32 percentOptional 40 percent
Sorghum, roll teeth number (speed differential)	238 (32 percent)
Weight	320 kg145 lb
Available KP rolls	Standard sawtoothDuraline sawtoothWhole crop
Roll diameter	250 mm9.84 in.
Sorghum, roll teeth number (speed differential)	238 (32 percent)
Rotor diameter/housing width	Rotor diameter: 560 mm22.86 in.Housing width: 540 mm21.26 in.
Number of blades	10
Speed (option)	1800 rpm
Rotation, degrees	210 degree (angle)
Hydraulic height position	Hydraulic raise and lower standardAutomatic spout positioning optional
Double-cap deflection	Standard
Rotary radiator screen cleaner	Standard
Automatic lubrication system	AutoLube optional
Engine oil and filter change duration	Plus-50™ II oil: 350 hoursOther oil: 250 hours
With front tires	710/70R42
With rear tires	620/60R30
Transport length (without header)	6.6 m21.7 ft
Transport width (without header)	3-3.7 m9.84-12.1 ft
Transport height (to cab roof)	3.89 m12.75 ft
Working height (maximum)	Height to spout: 6.60 m21.65 ft