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Podcast: Farm4Profit Podcast
Episode: From Corn-Fueled Tractors to 634 HP, Planters and More : Inside Deere's Latest Releases
Description: We cover two major shifts happening right now:
The Ethanol Tractor (E98)
• Deere is actively testing a 350 HP ethanol-powered tractor
• Runs on E98 fuel (98% ethanol)
• Uses a spark ignition engine — not diesel
• Eliminates the need for DEF
• Real-world performance pulling grain carts and tillage tools
• What infrastructure challenges still need solved
• Could farmers eventually grow their own fuel?
The New 8 Series Tractors
• New 8R & 8RX lineup (440, 490, 540 HP)
• Up to 634 max horsepower with IPM
• EVT transmission and integrated electric power (56V / 15kW)
• Fully integrated planting solu...