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60 Series STS Combine Harvesters : Product Overview


Introducing the NEW ENHANCED SUPERPOWERS of Harvesting

The 60 Series STS Combine Harvesters deliver more capacity, power and control, plus "New" enhanced threshing and improved cleaning.

60 Series Combine Harvesters - STS Models

The Class VIII 9860 STS Combine Harvester with its remarkable 12.5 litre PowerTech™ engine now heads our popular STS line-up.

Model Power Engine Grain Tank

9660 STS

227 kW (305 hp)

8.1L

250 or 300 bu.

9760 STS

254 kW (340 hp)

8.1L

300 bu.

9860 STS*

280 kW (375 hp)

12.5L

300 bu.

* denotes new model.

Add value to your harvesting operations with these NEW ENHANCED productive features:
  • TouchSet™ Automatic Combine Adjust automatically adjusts machinery settings between your five user defined settings and the 16 pre-programmed settings from the comfort of the cab.
     
  • Feederhouse design features a simple fore-aft tilt adjustment to get the header running parallel to the ground.
     
  • Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting is now available on 60 Series Combine Harvesters. They provide up to 200 percent better illumination.
     
  • Platform reel resume makes it easy to program in a reel position for each 'resume' button. Enter the best height and fore-aft position to match the crop conditions.
     
  • Single lever hook-up is standard on all 60 Series Combine Harvesters. The single lever engages electrical and hydraulic lines, as well as securing the latch pins.
     
  • 300 bushel grain tank is available on the 9660 STS (250 bushel is standard).
     
  • NEW STS "Bullet Rotor" system has been designed to increase material handling, offering increased throughput in tough crops, consuming less horsepower, and extending harvesting hours.

60 Series Combine Harvester - STS Model
  • 280 kW (375 hp) 12.5L PowerTech™ engine powers the awesome productivity of the 9860 STS. All other STS models are powered by the field-proven John Deere 8.1L PowerTech™ engine.
     
  • DynaFlo™ II cleaning boosts capacity 20 percent.
     
  • TouchSet™ hydraulic system uses a new independent control valve to give you infinitely variable control over the feederhouse and header raise and lower rates.
     
  • Moisture sensor is mounted inside the grain tank. Enjoy increase accuracy and faster sensing, even on slopes.
     
  • High Unload Rate (HUR) delivers 3.3 bushels per second, the industries best. The HUR system and 6.8m (22.5 ft) unloading auger is standard on the 9860 STS and optional on the 9760 STS. .
     
  • NEW Folding Unloading Auger John Deere now offers a folding unloading auger, which shortens the length of the combine by approximately 2.4m (8-ft.) for convenience when transporting and storing the combine. The end of the unloading auger is folded for transport or unfolded for operation from the combine operator's seat with the touch of a button on the TouchSet™ armrest control.
     
  • This new option is available on the 9660 STS, 9760 STS, and 9860 STS, with the extended-wear grain handling system and HUR 6.86n (22.5-ft). unloading auger.
     
  • flotation tyre options, 800/70R38 R1W and 900/65R32 R2 drive and 600/65R28 steering, provide excellent load ratings and a larger footprint.
     
  • NEW residue management attachments including the new optional PowerCast™ Tailboard distribute material evenly over a wider area.
     

Models Available:

* Specifications subject to change.
Please contact your local dealer for more detailed information.
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