The HSDs replace the largest models from the 2680H series
John Deere is bringing a new line of high-speed disks (HSD) to the market.
The HSDs replace the largest models in the 2680H series but maintain the performance customers are used to receiving from those pieces of equipment.
“This is really just building on that same kind of performance, that they are the field finish (customers) are looking for,” Michael Porter, John Deere’s go-to-market manager for tillage equipment, told Farms.com.
This new line of disks comes in seven sizes.
The HSD25, 29, 32 and 35 range in size from 25 feet to 35 feet. And each of these models fold up for a 13-foot transport.
The HSD39, 42 and 45 are between 39 and 45 feet wide, and have a 16-foot transport size.
These disks also feature multiple upgrades.
One is centered on precision ag and autonomy.
The HSDs will come with a receiver mast, harnessing, lighting package and TruSet right from the factory.
“What it really means is the ability to hook up this tool to one of our autonomous tractors and really be a plug and play connection to run autonomously,” Porter said. “Our autonomy solution requires the StarFire 7500 (receiver).”
The disks are also designed to improve residue flow and field finish.
John Deere added an additional four inches between the disk and the finishing basket.
On the 2680H, customers had nine total inches from the disks to the basket. The new design brings that number up to 13 inches.
“It allows that material to kind of resettle and then allow those rolling baskets to then incorporate that into the dirt,” Porter said. “So, a fairly minor change, but a real big increase in the kind of performance and lack of plugging in high residue areas.”
Another upgrade to the HSDs is how they are constructed.
Larger tubing, for example, helps ensure a reliable product for many growing seasons.
“We went ahead and increased the frame tube size by about an inch, so 7-inch tubing and that allowed us to really increase the rigidity of the tool,” Porter said.
These larger tubes also allowed for heavier weight per blade to help the blade sink into the soil, Porter added.
Another notable improvement is around bushings.
Customers expressed a desire for Deere to change the bushings to a bolt-on format, and Deere complied.
“It’s serviceable right from the customer’s side, versus a sealed welded on bushing before,” Porter said. “If they do, for some reason need to replace one, it’s 12 bolts” compared to having to cut and reweld it.
Farmers interested in adding a new HSD to their operation can begin submitting orders in the first week of February.
Porter expects production to begin in May.
“Maybe a little late for the spring season, but for sure in the fall disc tillage season, these machines will be out and about on customer farms,” he said.