John Deere’s grader offering for Europe

First published in bauma Preview - March 12, 2019

John Deere is now offering its graders for the European market

John Deere is now offering two of its grader models in the European market. The machines will be sold and supported through the Wirtgen dealer and distributor network. This move follows John Deere’s acquisition of the Wirtgen Group and shows how the US firm is keen to develop its operations in new markets. The company is starting with introducing its graders as these sit best alongside the Wirtgen range for road construction. However other machines from the John Deere range will be introduced to the European market in due course, with some of the dozers likely to be next in line.

The two graders from the eight model John Deere grader range being offered are the 622GP and 672GP, as these meet best with European requirements. The machines offer high performance, high output diesels, a 6.8litre delivering 169kW and a 9litre delivering 190kW respectively and which meet the latest emissions requirements, while offering low fuel consumption. The 622GP has a moldboard width of 3.66m while the 672GP has a moldboard width of 4.27m. These EH models are equipped with both ergonomic joystick controls and a conventional steering wheel, which the firm says makes them easy to operate. Features also include six-wheel drive with automatic differential lock, which allows the machines to power through the toughest cuts and is said to give operators increased traction in poor ground conditions.