John Deere 7980 Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters
John Deere 7980
Average price
$132,450
5+
sold in last year
General overview
John Deere 7980 is a self-propelled forage harvester used for harvesting and chopping forage crops in field operations. It is powered by a Cummins QSK19 engine rated at 588 kW (800 hp) with 19 L displacement, placing it in a high-power class for large-volume crop harvesting.
The machine’s harvesting setup includes a cutterhead housing width of 3,700 mm (12 ft 2 in), a knife drum width of 1,100 mm (3 ft 7 in), and a chopping drum width/diameter of 805 mm (32 in). A feed roll frame opening of 200 mm (8 in), maximum transport speed of 29.9 km/h (18.6 mph), working height of 805 mm (32 in), and transport height of 660 mm (26 in) help define its operating range and overall profile.
Year
2013, 2014
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
6,620 mm
~260.6 in
3,700 mm
~145.7 in
2,950 mm
~116.1 in
Engine Power
800 hp
Displacement
19 cu(m)
Tires front
Fixed, heavy-duty rear axle (2WD)
Manufacturer
Cummins
Maximum transport speed
29,93 km/h
Rotor Diameter/Housing Width
0.91 m
Combine corn headers
632
Feed roll frame opening
200 mm
Feeding system/Feedrolls Number
800/65R32 mm
Cutterhead type
6,200
Cutterhead housing width
3,700 mm
Knife drum width
1,100 mm
Speed at rated engine speed
800 hp
Engine Model
QSK19
Additional specifications
Corn conditioner
4
Spout rotation, degrees
Enclosed with angled knife holders deg
Hydraulic height position
830
Working height
805 mm
Propelling drive range
1,200 mm
Chopping drum width/diameter
805 mm
Circle Diameter
780 mm
Transport Height
660 mm
John Deere 7980 Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters Listings
$105,000
Cummins
Fixed, heavy-duty rear axle (2WD)
632
4331 hours
Sandusky, United States
$159,900
800 hp
29,93 km/h
1100 mm
2254 hours
Greeley, United States
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John Deere 7980 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester
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What is the average price of a John Deere 7980?
No confirmed market price is supplied for the John Deere 7980. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere 7980?
Supplied specifications list 596.6 kW (800 hp), a Cummins QSK19 engine, and a maximum transport speed of 29.9 km/h (18.6 mph). The feed roll frame opening is listed as 200 mm (7.9 in).
What type of engine does the 7980 use?
The John Deere 7980 is listed with a Cummins QSK19 engine.
How much horsepower does the 7980 have?
The 7980 is listed at 800 hp.
What fuel does the John Deere 7980 use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm the fuel type for the John Deere 7980.
What jobs is this Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters (SPFH) best suited for?
The John Deere 7980 is categorized as a Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH), so it is suited for forage-harvesting work. The supplied information does not identify specific crop types or operating conditions.
What is the expected lifespan of the 7980?
The supplied data does not provide an expected service life for the 7980. Inspect maintenance records, engine condition, feeding components, cutterhead parts, and overall machine wear when evaluating a used unit.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters (SPFH)?
Check service records, engine operation, feeding system condition, cutterhead and knife wear, driveline operation, tires, hydraulics, and controls. Verify that transport and harvesting functions operate properly, and inspect the machine for leaks, damage, and excessive wear.
