MACHINERY

John Deere's F8 and F9 forage harvesters deliver peak power of 750kW

New self-propelled forage harvesters from John Deere feature plenty of horsepower and technology.

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John Deere has announced a new lineup of self-propelled forage harvesters which peak at 750kW (1000hp).

John Deere has announced a new lineup of self-propelled forage harvesters which peak at 750kW (1000hp). | Credits: John Deere

JOHN Deere has launched its new F8 and F9 self-propelled forage harvester range, peaking at a capacity of the more than 750kW (1000hp). Available to order later this year, the F8 forage harvesters use...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

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Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.

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Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.

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Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.