The John Deere 9700I ProDrive is a self-propelled forage harvester, a machine designed for cutting and processing fresh grass, legumes, and maize for silage production. John Deere is a globally established manufacturer of agricultural machinery, supplying equipment to farming and contracting operations across diverse crop and livestock sectors.
This 2019 model is equipped with a Liebherr engine producing 823 horsepower, operating under the HarvestMotion low-speed concept for fuel efficiency and reduced wear. At the time of the last recorded service data in May 2025, the machine showed 2,029 engine hours and zero drum hours, indicating a recent drum replacement. The machine was manufactured in November 2019 and first put into service in March 2021, making it a model year 2020 unit.
The harvester is fitted with a new 64-knife Dura-Drum cutting mechanism with tungsten-carbide-coated knife holders and Dura Line Plus counterblade technology. The grass discharge chute is configured for eight-row operation with a high-profile outlet and automatic positioning capability. Cutting width can be extended to twelve rows using the optional hinged extension. The machine carries a grass ejection chute and JD XStream KP Dura Line cutting system with automatic temperature monitoring for bearing protection.
Transmission and power delivery employ the ProDrive automatic gearbox, enabling road speeds up to 40 km/h. The harvester features dual power-take-off drives for the cutting head and feed system, with high-performance pump capacity of 110 cubic centimetres. Advanced Header Control automates cutting geometry adjustment, while automatic PTO coupling engages the header independently.
Tyre specification comprises IF 650/60 R34 165D Michelin tyres at the rear and 800/70 R42 Mitas SFT CHO tyres at the front. The machine carries ten sets of weight plates totalling 600 kilograms for ballasting.
The operator environment includes a premium fabric seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a GreenStar 3 CommandCenter display mounted on the armrest, paired with a universal display and StarFire 6000 SF1 receiver for navigation. Premium LED lighting packages illuminate the working area and discharge chute, with rear and side-window wipers and rearview and border mirrors fitted as standard. A premium radio package and cooling box are included. JDLink telematics connectivity and ProTouch automatic field-to-road preparation are enabled.
Machine condition reflects active use; the seller notes that a new drum was recently installed and confirms availability of optional John Deere 639 Premium Pick-Up and Kemper 475Plus header attachments at additional cost. The machine is currently located in Wieselrieth, Germany. A pre-purchase inspection by telephone appointment is recommended by the seller.
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