Get FinancingJohn Deere S7 Series Combines For 2025 To Offer Greater Fuel Efficiency & Productivity
John Deere announced an all-new S7 Series of combine harvesters for the 2025 model year. The S7 combines promise productivity gains of up to 20% with 10% less fuel consumption. The 4-model lineup features new engines, cab and exterior styling updates, and three automation package options. Compared to earlier John Deere S Series combines, the S7 series includes updated systems for residue handling, grain handling, and loss sensing.
"Taken together, these updates make the S7 Series combines some of the most efficient, capable, and operator-friendly machines we've ever produced and will be game-changers for custom harvesters and farmers of all scales," says Bergen Nelson, Deere go-to-market manager for harvesters.
Powerful Combine Engines For Greater Productivity
The S7 Series comes in four models. The S7 600 and S7 700 both have a turbocharged PowerTech JD9 9-liter engine and a 300-bushel (10,057-liter) grain tank. They offer a maximum power of 367 horsepower (274 kilowatts) and 460 HP (343 kW), respectively.
The S7 800 and S7 900 both include a PowerTech JD14 13.6-L power plant and a 400-bu (14,095-L) grain tank. Maximum power for these models reaches 540 HP (402 kW) and 617 HP (460 kW), respectively.
Deere says the engines produce higher power at lower rpm and provide a boost of up to 10% in maximum torque. Enhancements include a new sensor design and better fuel dosing. These enable the engines to meet Final Tier 4 emissions standards and reduce fuel consumption while increasing uptime during critical harvest windows, says Nelson.
Improved Operator Comfort
The combines utilize the same cab as Deere’s flagship X9 models. Operators can expect a quieter working environment and better visibility thanks to more glass. Changes include a new cab ladder design, a more comfortable seat, and better heating for the operator’s feet. The cab also has additional storage space and more cupholders.
Select, Premium, and Ultimate comfort and visibility packages are available. The Ultimate visibility package includes 360-degree LED lights, a backup camera, grain tank and unloading auger cameras, and more.
The cab’s G5 CommandCenter Display has a 35% larger screen and faster performance than earlier versions. The cab also has a StarFire Receiver with up to 73% quicker pull-in times and a larger new-generation corner display.
Three Automation Packages Available
The new cab features and updates also set the stage for new automation features and functionality, Deere says. Customers can choose from Select, Premium, and Ultimate automation packages that help new operators get up to speed faster, produce a higher-quality harvest, and reduce labor costs.
The Ultimate package provides Ground Speed Automation, Harvest Settings Automation, and Predictive Ground Speed Automation control features. These automate the combines’ ground speed based on inputs and limits the operator sets and can make adjustments based on crop height and biomass measurements taken pre-harvest and on the go.
Enhanced Residue Management
The new, high-efficiency residue management system uses straight knives and a mechanical tailboard drive and is available with the Premium PowerCast tailboard. Deere says the system provides more consistent sizing and spreading of fine or extra-fine cut residue up to 45 feet (13.7 meters) while requiring up to 15 fewer HP (11 kW).
Growers and contractors alike will appreciate the updated grain-loss monitoring system. Deere says this system is up to three times more accurate than previous versions. A new adjustable unloading spout and a new cross-auger shutoff feature are also beneficial. The latter completely empties the unloading system, resulting in less weight in the unloading auger and reduced wear and tear on belts.
Source: Deere & Company