Why you need to consider the John Deere compact utility tractor range

John Deere in South Africa

John Deere have been conducting business in South Africa for the past 50 years and in November 2009 branched out into Sub-Saharan Africa, and now support customers and dealers in 48 counties. Africa is today a core market for John Deere with focused ambitions to unlock mechanization potential in Sub-Saharan Africa. John Deere is represented in nine focus African countries with ten main dealerships in South Africa and 61 locations across the rest of South Africa.

 

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3 Family Compact Utility Tractor

The new 3038E has everything you’re looking for: comfortable and convenient operator station, on-board diagnostics for greater uptime, superior turning radius for easier manoeuvrability, and so much more. This specific tractor features a 1.6-litre turbo diesel, liquid-cooled 3TNV88C-NJT Yanmar engine which provides 22.9kW. The engine uses the latest technologies to optimize fuel economy, improve control and accuracy, and reduce environmental impact.

An uncluttered design gives operators of all sizes plenty of room to be comfortable. Color-coded controls are located on either side of the operator. One of the impressive safety features is the fact that if the operator leaves the seat when the tractor is in gear, the engine shuts down, the same applies to the power take-off (PTO). One of the greatest operator concerns involves difficulty in attaching tractor implements. John Deere has addressed this issue with the iMatch Quick-Hitch. The iMatch Quick-Hitch provides easy hookup and a guaranteed fit for all Category 1 implements.

The 3038E also offers easy access to most regular service points which minimizes service time. The 3038E is also equipped with extensive onboard self-diagnostic capabilities and are fully compatible with the John Deere-exclusive Service ADVISOR system.

 

4 Family Compact Utility Tractor

The biggest of the John Deere Compact line-up, the John Deere 4 Family Tractor, is equipped with the most weight for stability and impressive power for material handling. This tractor is ideal for pulling, loading and thanks to a front end loader attachment - digging.

The 4044M features a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder Yanmar diesel engine which has a high-torque reserve that provides plenty of power under heavy load. This motor develops 31.6kW and the engine uses the latest technologies to optimize fuel economy, improve control and accuracy, and reduce environmental impact. This model also features the brands PowrReverser system which offers a hydraulically shifted forward-to-reverse transmission. This system allows for clutchless shuttle shifting between forward and reverse with one lever for quick and easy direction change. The tractor is also available with a three-range electronic hydrostatic (eHydro) transmission. The electronic hydrostatic transmission is ideally suited for jobs where productivity is a must, such as loader or mower applications.

Conveniently placed brake pedals, as well as repositioned operator controls, provide for a clean and flat platform design giving the operator plenty of legroom.

 

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Why you should consider these tractors

Compact tractors are ideal for small farms where space is limited but work is plentiful. These tractors are easy to maintain, they are easy to store and are ideal for multiple tasks on the farm. These tractors also work well in communities where multiple people may make use of them. They are also cost efficient to run and even finance. Many manufacturers offer a variety of implements that can be attached to the compact tractors to increase the machines usability. Compact utility tractors are becoming increasingly popular and are definitely worth a consideration.

 

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