2021 John Deere Tractor Release Date, 7R, 8R, Specs, Price, & Photos. 2021 John Deere Tractor John Deere has announced several updates and additions to the 7R and 8R tractor lineup for the 2021 model year, with deliveries starting in November. 2021 John Deere Tractor 7R The new 7R 350 from John Deere has a 20 horsepower increase over the largest MY20 7R tractor and has a base weight of 24,700 pounds. It comes standard with Triple Link Suspension and Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). It can be ordered with CommandPRO controls for precise speed control and easy implement hookup. Good news for the baler operator, the addition of the LSB Ride Control compensates for the baler’s plunger rocking motion by modulating the IVT, increasing your comfort. The ride control feature is available as a factory-installed option for the MY21 on the 7R tractor and is compatible with John Deer L331 or L341 large square balers, which require a JD StarFire receiver. John Deere will also make ActiveCommand Steering 2 available as a factory-installed option on the 7R and 8R tractors starting in 2021, replacing the original steering system, adding more capabilities and features. The upgrade will reduce steering effort and will increase lane retention during haulage, the company said. In addition to steering updates, low sidewall tires will also be an option on the three largest 8R tractors: 8R 240, 370, and 410. “The 8R tractor requires Independent Link Suspension to be equipped with the low sidewall tires. This combination provides excellent ride quality with all the advantages of a single tire and a large tread, such as reduced compaction, in a tight transport package, “says Jardon. The model year 2021 John Deere 7R tractor will be available in additional sizes and feature improved ride quality and improved steering. New steering upgrades and tire options will be available on the new 8R tractor. New in the 7R Series lineup is the 7R 350, with an engine of 257kW or 350 horsepower– a 20 horsepower increase from the largest MY20 7R Tractor– and a base weight of around 11,200 kg. This means the 7R 350 provides the best power-to-weight ratio of all the tractors John Deere has to offer. A 350-hp. tractors have been added to the 7R family. This is 20-hp. an increase over the largest 7R tractor offered in the 2020 model year. The new 7R 350 has a […]
