Ep. 222 - New John Deere Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters: F8 & F9 Series

Get an inside look at the brand-new John Deere F8 and F9 self-propelled forage harvesters. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Jason Artz, Product Manager for Forage Harvesters at RDO Equipment Co., to discuss the updates operators can expect in the 2026 self-propelled forage harvester lineup. John Deere forage harvester updates covered: • Updated naming system based on horsepower ranges • New engine platforms, including option with over 1,000 horsepower • Technology upgrades like HarvestMotion Plus, Active Fill Control and HarvestLab 3000 • Redesigned kernel processors (KPs) with improved throughput and monitoring • Drivetrain and steering improvements, including central tire inflation • Operator station upgrades with new cab layout, hydro handle and GreenStar G5 display Whether you’re chopping corn or hay, this episode gives you insight into the performance and efficiency gains of the new John Deere forage harvesters.

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Ep. 222 - New John Deere Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters: F8 & F9 Series is an episode from Agriculture Technology Podcast by RDO Equipment Co..

This episode is 00:15:33 long.

This episode was published on Aug 25, 2025.

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