John Deere X9

[Freightshaker]

Any truth to mother Deere putting a bounty on those lime green Claas combines?

Iceman

Steep discounts for the early birds.

[Freightshaker]

So how did the x9 compare capacity wise?

We don’t have 790’s. But have 680’s. Its 1.5x our combines. Rotor loss situations I can see it being 1.75x a S680.

Know of a field where an X9 demo’d in some pretty heavy green canola against an 8800. Where btw a Lexion shines. It couldn’t hold a candle to the X9.

[iceman]

We heard today red ones too.

140k?

[fjlip]

Any truth to mother Deere putting a bounty on those lime green Claas combines?

Iceman

Ya deals for other colors, and SCREW green guys to make that up, sounds right.

[fjlip]

I agree it’s all about cost per acre.

X9s will work for us but the 50 ft header is 45 ft here.

I would like to see COSTS including depreciation per acre comparing 3 of each. I will do mine on a STO.

[Hamloc]

They are being sold at far less than advertised retail
They will be a very good machine. John Deere had no choice .
Healthy competition will bring down price but it will be and is one on one deals .
Class won’t turn a blind eye to this and will have to adjust pricing to stay in game now .
Unfortunately Case on the outside looking in
New Holland will hold their ground with their proven design
Fendt will fade away

Various thought, my son certainly excited by the X9, I hope they are built well as once they are 6-7 years old I might be able to afford one. I certainly think the S series single rotor were a dependable machine but are limited by the single rotor.

As far as a Claas goes neighbours down the road run a Claas 760 and a S-680, Claas has more capacity but requires far more repairs by thousands of dollars.

First year with a Case, worked really well but no doubt those after the big capacity of twin rotors will be less inclined. My thoughts liked the simplicity and the ability to unplug the rotor from the seat, an advantage over the Deere.

Ran New Holland for 15 years, still have one as a back up to the Case. Just got tired of fixing small problems. Hoping the Case spends less time in the shop during harvest.

As far as the Fendt seem to have their issues, only time will tell how they do.

The X9 will certainly be popular for those with deep pockets.

[furrowtickler]

The X9’s being sold are very likely sold at less than others . Deere needs market share back.
It’s a numbers game at that level .

They will take the wind out of the sails on the lexion on some bigger farms

[Braveheart]

Each to their own. John Deere Dealer here has an a hole for manager. We demoed a Lexion 8600 this fall. I wouldn't buy a Deere over it no matter how big the bounty.

[GALAXIE500]

I agree with you on this agstar. Prices are retarded. I remember saying no to a 15000 trade difference on two years from a JD 9500 to a JD 9510 and that was for a decal change. Guys don't blink for 50 to 75k a year now.

On other posts . I had a neighbour that justified machinery by reduction in fuel costs....He doesn't farm anymore. Just saying.

I known some guys that trade equipment every year or two. I remember talking to one of the salesmen at our local Case IH dealership a few years back , and his opinion about one of the farms that did that is that " their trade ins looked like you threw them out of an airplane" !

That is a true story.

[agstar77]

I heard they have a new option for these machines. An AI repairman that rides in cab.