John Deere 7950 Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters
John Deere 7950
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sold in last yearGeneral overview
John Deere 7950 is a self-propelled forage harvester built for forage crop harvesting in field operations. It is powered by a Cummins QSK19 engine with 19 L (1,159 cu in) displacement and 547 kW (744 hp), placing it in a high-output class for harvesting work.
The machine uses a hydrostatic 3 speed ground drive with helical gears, along with automatic and manual differential lock and a hydro-mechanical rear axle. Harvester features include a 200° spout rotation, a 6.2 m (20 ft 4 in) working height, standard stone detection, and a feed roll frame opening with swing away, wide access. Cutting components include a cutterhead housing width of 830 mm (33 in), knife drum width of 805 mm (32 in), and knife drum diameter of 610 mm (24 in).
Year
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Width
Height
Length
Weight
2,950 mm
~116.1 in
3,700 mm
~145.7 in
6,620 mm
~260.6 in
14,550 kg
~32,077.3 lb
Engine Power
744 hp
Rotor Diameter/Housing Width
560 mm
Additional specifications
Emission standard level
Tier 4 Final
Displacement
1,159 cu(in)
Tires front
800/65R32
Fuel tank
1,100 L
Tires rear
480/80R26
Manufacturer
Cummins
Ground drive type
Hydrostatic 3 speed, helical gears
Differential lock
Automatic and manual
Engine RPM on road
1,900 rpm
Maximum transport speed
40 km/h
Axles
Hydro-mechanical rear axle
Spout rotation, degrees
200 deg
Working height
6.2 m
Feed roll frame opening
Swing away, wide access
Feeding system/Feedrolls Number
4
Width, front
780 mm
Stone Detection
Standard
Cutterhead housing width
830 mm
Knife drum width
805 mm
Knife drum diameter
610 mm
Speed at rated engine speed
1,200 rpm
Engine Model
QSK19
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John Deere 7950 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester
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14550 kg
6620 mm × 2950 mm × 3700 mm
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What is the average price of a John Deere 7950?
No confirmed market price is supplied for the John Deere 7950. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, configuration, maintenance records, and operating hours.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere 7950?
Listed features include 554.8 kW (744 hp), a Hydrostatic 3 speed, helical gears ground drive, automatic and manual differential lock, standard stone detection, and a 200° spout rotation. It also has a 1,100 L (290.6 US gal) fuel tank and 40 km/h (24.9 mph) maximum transport speed.
What type of engine does the 7950 use?
The John Deere 7950 uses a Cummins QSK19 engine. The supplied specifications list Tier 4 Final emissions, 1,159 cu in displacement, and 554.8 kW (744 hp).
How much horsepower does the 7950 have?
The John Deere 7950 is rated at 744 hp (554.8 kW).
What fuel does the John Deere 7950 use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm the fuel type for the John Deere 7950. They list a 1,100 L (290.6 US gal) fuel tank but do not identify the fuel.
What jobs is this Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters (SPFH) best suited for?
The John Deere 7950 is a Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH), so it is intended for forage-harvesting work. The supplied data does not specify particular crop types, field conditions, or attachment requirements.
What is the expected lifespan of the 7950?
The supplied data does not provide an expected service life for the John Deere 7950. Evaluate maintenance records, operating hours, engine condition, cutterhead components, feed rolls, drivetrain, tires, and stone-detection operation when assessing a specific machine.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH)?
Inspect maintenance records, operating hours, engine condition, hydrostatic drive, rear axle, differential lock, cutterhead and knife drum, feed rolls, stone detection, spout rotation, tires, fuel system, and any signs of leaks or structural damage. Verify that all controls operate correctly.
