December 14, 2007 - Adding to an extensive line of hay cutting, conditioning, baling and handling tools, John Deere introduces the new 600 and 800 Series Rotary Mower-Conditioners (MoCo’s).

There are three models in the side-pull 600 Series – the 625 with a 2.5m cut and 540 rpm PTO, the 630 with a 3.0m cut and a 540 or 1000 rpm PTO, and the 635 with a 3.5m cut and a 1000 rpm PTO. The mid-pivot 800 Series has two models. The 830 delivers a 3.0m cut and either 540 or 1000 rpm PTO while the 835 has a 3.5m cut and 1000 rpm PTO.

"The new 600 and 800 Series MoCo's are designed with new features to improve windrow formation, accommodate easier adjustment and serviceability, and deliver an industry-exclusive three-year cutterbar warranty," says Royce Bell, Tactical Segment Manager, John Deere Limited. "Whether a producer wants a side-pull or mid-pivot configuration, these new rotary MoCo's are built for years of reliable service."

All rotary MoCo's feature a modular, nodular-iron cutterbar for extra strength. The rotary cutterbar has a shear hub design to protect the internal gears of the cutterbar and to allow easier, faster and less-expensive repairs.

"A new swathboard has been added to improve windrow formation," adds Bell. "And we've got new crank handles to easily adjust the platform float. This eliminates the need for any tools to make this adjustment."

Other features include improved access to driveline grease points for easier maintenance, a hydraulic lockout for the platform lift cylinders eliminating the need for mechanical locks, and rotary stripper disks to improve crop flow and windrow formation. On the 800 Series mid-pivot MoCo's, a new equal-angle tongue has been added to improve overall turning and manoeuvrability.

"Reliability and durability are extremely important to our customers. We understand this and are offering an industry-exclusive three-year warranty on the cutterbar of these new MoCo's," concludes Bell. "Because of the quality engineering that went into the design of these new MoCo's, we're confident that they will provide unsurpassed and reliable performance in the field."

For more information on John Deere products visit our Web site at www.JohnDeere.com.au or FREECALL 1800 800 981 in Australia or 0800 303 100 in New Zealand to contact your local John Deere dealer.

John Deere (Deere & Company - NYSE: DE) is the world's leading provider of advanced products and services for agriculture and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.