John Deere announces Tier 4 Final compliance

CARY, N.C. — John Deere announced updates to the 1600 Turbo Series III Wide-Area Mowers, including the addition of a Final Tier 4 (FT4)-compliant engine. In addition to the engine upgrades, the 1600 Series III mowers include a variety of features designed to increase operator comfort and improve performance, reliability and serviceability.

The updated 1600 Series III engines are liquid-cooled, four-cylinder engines and they have been optimized for performance, efficiency and serviceability. The power has been boosted to PS 60 hp (44 kw) at 3000 rpm.

“Customers desire a machine that combines power and comfort, helping them be more productive and profitable on the job,” says Ruben Peña, product manager, John Deere. “The updated 1600 Series III Wide-Area Mowers offer just that – the power operators need with fuel economy cost benefits of a FT4 engine. Additionally, while updating our Wide-Area Mower offering, we strived to improve comfort and serviceability to provide the ultimate mowing machine.”

The new standard air-ride seat on the 1600 Turbo Series III Wide-Area Mowers features a high seat-back with softer, body-contoured seat cushions, standard armrests, and multiple color-coded controls for quick seat adjustment. Additionally, seat suspension reliability has been improved.

The new heavy-duty rear bumper is designed to swing out of the away to allow the hood to be opened for service. The bumper is removed from the hood to better protect it, and the cooling package seals from damage.  Installed with quick-release latches, the bumper is securely in place when in the operating position. Additionally, the rear frame has been strengthened to support the new bumper.

Each mower is equipped with a 62-inch (157.5-centimeter) center deck and two 42-inch (106.7-centimeter) wing decks, all of which are rear discharged. On-demand or full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) is available. The machine is compatible with Service ADVISOR and equipped with warning indicator lights, gauges and diagnostic information.

For more information visit Deere.com.