For the first time, John Deere is offering a 120in (3.05m) track spacing option on 9470RX, 9520RX, 9570RX and 9620RX series four-track ag tractors equipped with 30in and 36in (76.2cm and 91.4cm) tracks.

“The extra-wide stance of this machine is ideal for customers wanting to control traffic patterns and enhanced stability on hilly terrain,” says Tiffany Turner, product marketing manager, large tractors for John Deere.

“A wider stance also makes it easier to perform daily maintenance and service plus it offers hassle-free material clean-out.”

Turner says customers requiring a John Deere 9RX equipped with a three-point hitch must select the 87in (2.21m) track spacing option with the 30in (76.2cm) tracks as the wider 120in (3.05m) track spacing is not compatible with a three-point hitch.

Deere is also offering the option of a factory- or field-installed Hydraulic Intelligent Power Management (IPM™) system to boost tractor performance when operating implements requiring continuous hydraulic power.

“Hydraulic IPM is specifically designed for air seeding operators using large drills and air carts on their farms,” Turner says.

“Hydraulic IPM provides an extra 25hp in gears five through 18 and adds 50hp more in gears one through four, enabling the tractor to pull heavy loads through tough conditions.”

A dual-pump specific selective control valve has eight total SCVs – three with 0.75in (1.9cm) SCVs and five with 0.5in (1.3cm) SCVs.

The larger couplers allow for an extra 7gal (26.5l) per minute hydraulic oil flow to reduce restrictions to high-demand fan motors on large air carts. Increased hydraulic capacity also makes it quicker to raise and lower the frames on large air drills for improved efficiency in the field.

Hydraulic IPM is compatible with 2015 John Deere 9620R Ag Tractors and 2016 9620RX Ag Tractors. It requires a 115gal (435l) per minute dual hydraulic pump and is not compatible with a three-point hitch.

“AutoTrac guidance is included in base equipment on these tractors. AutoTrac has been shown to reduce operator fatigue, save fuel by reducing overlap, and help you work more acres in less time,” Turner explains.