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John Deere unveils new tractor numbering
With the launch of its brand new 5R Series, John Deere has introduced a new numbering system for all the company’s future tractor models. This system is designed to allow quicker identification of the product range identity, the engine horsepower of a machine and its capabilities. All the key elements are incorporated in the tractor decal featured on the hood.
The first digit of the number (eg ‘5’) represents the tractor size and family. The next three numbers (eg ‘100’) indicate the tractor’s rated engine horsepower according to the 97/68/EC standard, in this example 100hp.
The full model designation is completed with a letter (eg ‘R’), which indicates the capabilities and specification level of the machine. Letters at the beginning of the alphabet indicate that a tractor model has a lower specification level compared to other models in the range. For some models, a second letter will also be used (eg ‘N’ = narrow, ‘V’ = vineyard, ‘F’ = fruit), to indicate a special configuration.
So, the new top of the range John Deere 5100R tractor model is based on the 5 Series platform with a power rating of 100hp (97/68/EC) in R configuration, which is the Premium version of the 5 Series tractor family. The new narrow versions of the 5R Series Premium tractors are called the 5RN Series, so for example the highest horsepower model in this range is the 5100RN.
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