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John Deere CF 8

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Helping You Harvest with Confidence

Changing harvest conditions can be overwhelming. John Deere automation takes the pressure off by optimizing combine settings, guiding precise turns, and managing unloads on the go—protecting yield, reducing grain loss, delivering clean samples, and keeping you focused on feeding the machine, and less on adjusting, steering, or unloading.

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Make Every Minute of the Harvest Window Count

John Deere delivers harvesting solutions matched to your operation, with a full portfolio of combines and front end equipment to hit your harvest window. Automation like Machine Sync, Auto Unload, and Predictive Ground Speed boost productivity, while integrated technology, parts, and Precision Upgrades help your combine adapt to changing crops and conditions—season after season.

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Analyze Key Insights for Better Decisions Next Year

Harvest data becomes next season’s advantage. Yield maps, grain quality, and machine analytics in John Deere Operations Center help refine seed placement, fertility plans, and hybrid selections. Combined with precision upgrades and automation, insights turn into consistent execution—setting the stage for better results next year.

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Gathering PointsFour-position, low-profile floating type hinged above gathering chainsFour-position, low-profile floating type hinged above gathering chainsFour-position, low-profile floating type hinged above gathering chainsFour-position, low-profile floating type hinged above gathering chains
Center And Outer GatheringsHinged, quickly removableHinged, quickly removableHinged, quickly removableHinged, quickly removable
Gathering ChainsHeavy-duty, 620, endless steel roller chain with chromed pins (no master connecting link)Heavy-duty, 620, endless steel roller chain with chromed pins (no master connecting link)Heavy-duty, 620, endless steel roller chain with chromed pins (no master connecting link)Heavy-duty, 620, endless steel roller chain with chromed pins (no master connecting link)
Minimum Clearance Between Gathering Chains And Ground1.25 in.32 mm
1.25 in.
32 mm
1.25 in.
32 mm
1.25 in.
Minimum Clearance Between Gathering Chains And Ground32 mm32 mm
1.25 in.
32 mm
1.25 in.
32 mm
1.25 in.
Row Unit DriveEnclosed, submerged-in-lubricant gearbox, driven by single input hexagon shaftEnclosed, submerged-in-lubricant gearbox, driven by single input hexagon shaftEnclosed, submerged-in-lubricant gearbox, driven by single input hexagon shaftEnclosed, submerged-in-lubricant gearbox, driven by single input hexagon shaft
Gathering Chain AdjustmentSpring loaded, self-adjustingSpring loaded, self-adjustingSpring loaded, self-adjustingSpring loaded, self-adjusting
Stalk RollsOpposed, intermeshing, and chopping (two per row-unit)Opposed, intermeshing, and chopping (two per row-unit)Opposed, intermeshing, and chopping (two per row-unit)Opposed, intermeshing, and chopping (two per row-unit)
Deck Plate AdjustmentHydraulic adjustmentHydraulic adjustmentHydraulic adjustmentHydraulic adjustment
Slip ClutchOne per row-unit plus auger driveOne per row-unit plus auger driveOne per row-unit plus auger driveOne per row-unit plus auger drive
Trash KnivesFull-length, one-piece, heat-treated steelFull-length, one-piece, heat-treated steelFull-length, one-piece, heat-treated steelFull-length, one-piece, heat-treated steel
Stalk DeflectorsFactory-installed optionFactory-installed optionFactory-installed optionFactory-installed option

Dimensions

Approximate Overall Width - With 27.6-in. (70 cm) Row Spacing6.17 m (20.25 ft)
Approximate Overall Width - With 29.5-in. (75 cm) Row Spacing6.1 m (20.01 ft)
Approximate Overall Width - With 30-in. (76.2 cm) Row Spacing6.15 m (20.4 ft)
Approximate Overall Width - With 36-in. (91.4 cm) Row Spacing7.7 m (25.2 ft)
Approximate Overall Width - With 38-in. (96.5 cm) Row Spacing7.6 m (25 ft)
Points In Operating Position (Lowered)3.2 m (10.58 ft)
Points Folded Up - With 27.6-in. (70 cm) Row Spacing2.6 m (8.58 ft)
Points Folded Up - With 29.5-in. (75 cm) Row Spacing2.6 m (8.58 ft)
Points Folded Up - With 30-in. (76.2 cm) Row Spacing2.6 m (8.58 ft)
Points Folded Up - With 36-in. (91.4 cm) Row Spacing3.2 m (10.58 ft)
Points Folded Up - With 38-in. (96.5 cm) Row Spacing3.2 m (10.58 ft)
Points In Operating Position (Lowered)3.2 m (10.58 ft)
Approximate Shipping Weight (Includes Shipping Skid) - non StalkMasterWith 70-cm (27.6-in.) row spacing: 2667 kg (5880 lb); With 75-cm (29.5-in.) row spacing: 4275 kg (9425 lb); With 76.2-cm (30-in.) row spacing: 2917 kg (6431 lb); With 91.4-cm (36-in.) row spacing: 2764 kg (6094 lb); With 96.5-cm (38-in.) row spacing: 3965 kg (8741 lb) Non StalkMaster™ 4566 kg
10,066 lb
StalkMaster 4897 kg
10,796 lb
With 50.8-cm (20-in.) row spacing: non StalkMaster™ 5123 or StalkMaster 5547 kg
11,294 or 12,227 lb
With 55.9-cm (22-in.) row spacing: non StalkMaster 5212 or StalkMaster 5598 kg
11,490 or 12,341 lb
With 76.2-cm (30-in.) row spacing: non StalkMaster 5627 or StalkMaster 6106 kg
12,405 or 13,462 lb
With 50.8-cm (20-in.) row spacing: non StalkMaster™ 5506 or StalkMaster 6038 kg
12,139 or 13,312 lb
With 55.9-cm (22-in.) row spacing: non StalkMaster 5593 or StalkMaster 6214 kg
12,330 or 13,700 lb
Approximate Shipping Weight (Includes Shipping Skid) - StalkMasterWith 70-cm (27.6-in.) row spacing: 2667 kg (5880 lb); With 75-cm (29.5-in.) row spacing: 4275 kg (9425 lb); With 76.2-cm (30-in.) row spacing: 2917 kg (6431 lb); With 91.4-cm (36-in.) row spacing: 2764 kg (6094 lb); With 96.5-cm (38-in.) row spacing: 3965 kg (8741 lb) Non StalkMaster™ 4566 kg
10,066 lb
StalkMaster 4897 kg
10,796 lb
With 50.8-cm (20-in.) row spacing: non StalkMaster™ 5123 or StalkMaster 5547 kg
11,294 or 12,227 lb
With 55.9-cm (22-in.) row spacing: non StalkMaster 5212 or StalkMaster 5598 kg
11,490 or 12,341 lb
With 76.2-cm (30-in.) row spacing: non StalkMaster 5627 or StalkMaster 6106 kg
12,405 or 13,462 lb
With 50.8-cm (20-in.) row spacing: non StalkMaster™ 5506 or StalkMaster 6038 kg
12,139 or 13,312 lb
With 55.9-cm (22-in.) row spacing: non StalkMaster 5593 or StalkMaster 6214 kg
12,330 or 13,700 lb
Row Spacings70, 75, 76.2, 91.4, or 96.5 cm (27.6, 29.5, 30, 36, or 38 in.)76.2 cm
30 in.
50.8, 55.9, or 76.2 cm
20, 22, or 30 in.
50.8 or 55.9 cm
20 or 22 in.
Standard Weight - non StalkMaster27.6-in. (70-cm) row spacing: 5886 lb (2670 kg); 29.5-in. (75-cm): 5860 lb (2658 kg); 30-in. (76.2-cm): 5677 lb (2575 kg); 36-in. (91.4-cm): 6085 lb (2760 kg); 38-in. (96.5-cm): 5483 lb (2487 kg)
Standard Weight - StalkMaster27.6-in. (70-cm) row spacing: 6431 lb (2917 kg); 29.5-in. (75-cm): 6094 lb (2764 kg); 30-in. (76.2-cm): 6237 lb (2829 kg); 36-in. (91.4-cm): 6777 lb (3074 kg); 38-in. (96.5-cm): 5880 lb (2667 kg)

Additional Information

Date Collected2020-06-1515 June 202015 June 202015 June 2020