{"id":23539,"date":"2018-12-03T15:09:06","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T05:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=23539"},"modified":"2018-12-06T09:34:15","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T23:34:15","slug":"buyers-guide-john-deere-s680-combine-harvesters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/buyers-guide-john-deere-s680-combine-harvesters\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer\u2019s Guide to John Deere S680 Combine Harvesters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to heavy-duty farm equipment for sale, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/john-deere\/s680\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Deere S680 combine harvester<\/a>, it\u2019s important to make right choice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let\u2019s see if this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/farm-machinery\/headers-harvesters-42\/combine-harvester-218\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">combine harvester<\/a> is the right piece of machinery for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are S680 Combine Harvesters Used For?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This combine harvester is for agricultural crop harvesting. It comes standard with small-grain headers designed to harvest crops such as grains, beans, peas, corn, wheat, barley, oats and soya. If you are harvesting these types of crops on a commercial scale, you\u2019re in the right place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just make sure you keep the size of your operation in the back of your mind. Bigger isn\u2019t always better, especially if you have no means of transporting a higher volume of grain. Make sure you buy a combine that fits your needs\/harvest scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/mag\/10-tips-buying-used-combine-harvester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about choosing the right combine harvester for your needs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Combine In Action<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y3GC99iymfw\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See how the John Deere S680 combine makes light work of heavy crop harvesting. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Is a John Deere S680 Harvester?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brand new John Deere S680 combine harvester costs approx. $500,000, with used machines ranging from $300,000\u2013$350,000*.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere are the big players in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/farm-machinery\/john-deere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farm machinery<\/a> and as such, come with the largest price tag in the marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere Harvester S680 Specs Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23541\" style=\"width: 416px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23541\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/John-Deere-S680-Header-Combine-Harvester-Header_24343049.h.jpg\" alt=\"John Deere S680 Combine Harvester\" width=\"416\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/20152853\/John-Deere-S680-Header-Combine-Harvester-Header_24343049.h.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/20152853\/John-Deere-S680-Header-Combine-Harvester-Header_24343049.h-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/20152853\/John-Deere-S680-Header-Combine-Harvester-Header_24343049.h-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/20152853\/John-Deere-S680-Header-Combine-Harvester-Header_24343049.h-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Machines4U<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Engine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> John Deere PowerTech PSS Engine<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cylinders:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Max Power:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2200 rpm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conveyor Width:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1397 mm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conveyor Length:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1727 mm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grain Tank Capacity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10600 L<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Unloading Speed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 116.3 L\/sec<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Unloading Discharge Height:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4.4 m<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Operating Weight w\/o Attachment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 16381 kg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deere.com.au\/en\/magazines\/publication.html?id=a55cba3c#42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for a full list of John Deere S680 combine harvester specifications<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Buy New Over Used?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One word: technology. Automation is the big new player in combines. In the S680 you will need to fine-tune the combine manually, both mechanically and operationally, to get a better seed sample and the maximum amount of yield with minimal amount of losses.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Automation is definitely where we see technology going for farming machinery.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/directory\/Chesterfield-Australia\/494\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chesterfield Australia<\/a> representative<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we move forward into the 700 series, automation has become a huge focus for John Deere. Where before you would be manually fine-tuning, now the new 700 Series machines automatically make those adjustments for you. This makes things much easier for yourself \/ the operator and allows you to place less-experienced operators into the machine to do the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Something to think about!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pros &amp; Cons of the S680 Combine Harvester<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23542\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23542\" style=\"width: 416px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23542\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/John-Deere-S680-Header-Combine-Harvester-Header_24474305.h.jpg\" alt=\"John Deere S680 Harvester\" width=\"416\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/20152900\/John-Deere-S680-Header-Combine-Harvester-Header_24474305.h.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/20152900\/John-Deere-S680-Header-Combine-Harvester-Header_24474305.h-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/20152900\/John-Deere-S680-Header-Combine-Harvester-Header_24474305.h-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/20152900\/John-Deere-S680-Header-Combine-Harvester-Header_24474305.h-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Machines4U<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any machine, the S680 has its benefits and its drawbacks. Here are the main factors to consider before buying it. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart CommandTouch\u2122<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0multi-speed feederhouse gives you the power to <\/span><b>harvest crops faster<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and match crop conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EvenMax cleaning system offers high-performance and reduced slope sensitivity. The S680 includes an extended front chaffer to provide extra cleaning capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProDrive\u2122<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0propulsion system makes harvesting on rolling ground and slopes easy. This is a high-capacity system so you can <\/span><b>maintain productivity and minimise lost time shifting on hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and when exiting fields.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See it all, know it all, do it all from the cab\u201430% larger than the S670, <\/span><b>super comfortable, with incredible visibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to Consider <\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expensive to buy\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/john-deere\/s680\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used John Deere S680 combine harvesters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost between $300,000\u2013$350,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manually need to fine-tune your requirements to get maximum yield<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the inbuilt tech plays up, you have to wait for a service tech to diagnose and re-calibrate the system. However, this is pretty standard for these days for farming machinery as it helps protect your machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what do you reckon, is the s680 for you? We have plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/john-deere\/s680\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used John Deere S680 combines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for sale for you to check out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Prices are based on Machines4U listing data provided by sellers\/advertisers and are an approximation only. Data is correct up to and at time of publishing. Prices may change and need to be verified with individual sellers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to heavy-duty farm equipment for sale, like the John Deere S680 combine harvester, it\u2019s important to make right choice. So, let\u2019s see if this combine harvester is the right piece of machinery for you. What Are S680 Combine Harvesters Used For? This combine harvester is for agricultural crop harvesting. 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