With a down economy still challenging Deere’s customers, the company has responded by increasing standard warranty coverage on new construction equipment in the U.S. and Canada.
John Deere has added an Interim Tier 4 (IT4) engine option for its 744K 4WD loader. The John Deere PowerTech 9.0-L IT4 diesel engine uses cooled exhaust gas recirculation technology to meet emissions regulations while producing 304 hp.
In less than six months, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Interim Tier 4 emission standards will go into effect for many types of off-road diesel powered equipment used in underground construction, and equipment owners and operators are devoting increasing attention to the changes they will bring.
The 60D and mid-sized 85D join the D-Series excavators. Both excavators feature reduced tail-swing designs that allow them to rotate freely within a small radius and get closer to objects on congested jobsites.
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