Featuring
the same advanced technology as John Deere’s award-winning A Model family of
fairway, rough and trim and surrounds mowers, the new 6000A Series PrecisionCut
fairway machines will be launched at BTME 2019 in Harrogate next January and
will be available from UK and Irish dealers in the spring.
Based on a
three-wheel drive, smooth tyre configuration, the 6080A, 6500A and 6700A
five-gang cylinder models have been introduced to meet a specific customer need
for improved budget control, while still delivering a mower designed for the
rigours of fairway applications.
“With
tight operating budgets and increasing labour costs, many customers need a more
cost-effective solution to get the job done,” says John Deere’s European turf
sales & marketing manager Carlos Aragones.
“With this
in mind, we challenged ourselves to design a machine that can still boost
productivity and maintain quality of cut while keeping costs down, and we’ve
done that with these new 6000A Series mowers.”
All three
models utilise a powerful 24.7hp (18.4kW) diesel engine, and boast several
other premium performance and comfort features. Just like the existing John Deere A Model range, these latest mowers offer exceptional cut quality, even on
slopes, thanks to the standard LoadMatch system, while the innovative eHydro
transmission eliminates linkages between the foot pedals and the hydrostatic
pump.
Cutting
widths are 2.03m (80in) on the 6080A and 2.54m (100in) on the 6500A and 6700A,
with a choice of 46 or 56cm (18 or 22in) QA5 5in or QA7 7in diameter cutting
units depending on the model. In addition, the 8mph (12.9kph) mowing speed
allows operators to cut larger areas in less time.
As with
all A Model machines, the new fairway mowers also feature the innovative
TechControl display with password-protected controls. TechControl allows course
managers or technicians to enter a range of commands, including mowing, turning
and transport speeds as well as service intervals, while also providing
on-board service diagnostics, to give complete and consistent control over
cutting performance and quality.
The
established frame design provides strength and durability, and a high quality
cut is maintained in undulating terrain thanks to a rear-attaching yoke on the
cutting units. Combined with the standard GRIP all-wheel drive traction system,
these features allow the mowers to climb hills more easily without slipping.
The new
John Deere 6000A Series PrecisionCut fairway mowers also provide several
features designed to increase machine and operator uptime. These include
internal hydraulic wet disk brakes that eliminate the need for linkage
adjustments and grease points in the braking system, along with the traction
drive system that needs only one fluid type for regular maintenance. In
addition, the comfortable operator station includes CommandArm mounted controls
that move with the seat.
