{"id":24096,"date":"2019-01-04T09:57:09","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T23:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=24096"},"modified":"2019-01-04T09:57:09","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T23:57:09","slug":"guide-john-deere-s670-combine-harvesters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/guide-john-deere-s670-combine-harvesters\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer\u2019s Guide to John Deere S670 Combine Harvesters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the market for a John Deere S670 harvester? In this buyer\u2019s guide, we delve into the price, specs and maintenance tips (with links to the manual) for the John Deere S670 combine. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses For The S670 Combine<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24101\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24101\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24101\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/s670-4.jpg\" alt=\"John Deere S670 combine side view\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093850\/s670-4.jpg 620w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093850\/s670-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093850\/s670-4-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Machines4U<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/john-deere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> S Series harvesters are for crop harvesting. They come standard with small-grain headers for crops like beans, peas, grains and soya. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger than the S660 but smaller than the <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/buyers-guide-john-deere-s680-combine-harvesters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere S680<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the S670 offers a decent amount of power for small to mid-range jobs. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The S670 John Deere Harvester In Action<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xEBAvQV_Fl4\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere S670 Combine Price<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve found that used John Deere S670 models range between $85,000 and $440,000, averaging at $280,141. This is dependent on age, condition and hours. The current average price of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/john-deere\/s670\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere S670 combine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> listed on Machines4U $262,182*.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere S670 Specs<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24098\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24098\" style=\"width: 496px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24098\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/s670-1.jpg\" alt=\"John Deere S670 combine\" width=\"496\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093841\/s670-1.jpg 620w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093841\/s670-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093841\/s670-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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;\"> 425 HP<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conveyor Width:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1,397 mm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conveyor Length:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1,727 mm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grain Tank Capacity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10,572 L<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Unloading Rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 120L\/sec<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Operating Weight w\/o Attachment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 16,381 kg<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deere.com.au\/en\/magazines\/publication.html?id=a55cba3c#42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get full John Deere S670 specs here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros And Cons Of The S670 Combine<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24100\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24100\" style=\"width: 487px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24100\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/s670-3.jpg\" alt=\"S670 combine cab\" width=\"487\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093847\/s670-3.jpg 620w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093847\/s670-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093847\/s670-3-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Machines4U<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The S670 is great for farmers operating a small-to-medium sized operation. But it also has a couple of drawbacks that you should consider to make sure this is the right combine for you.<\/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 multi-speed feederhouse gives power to harvest crops faster and match conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isochronous engine governor keeps machine speed constant. It reduces engine operating speed and allows for less fuel usage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProDrive\u2122 propulsion system makes harvesting on rolling ground and slopes easy. <\/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;\">30% smaller cab than the S680.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manually need to fine-tune your requirements to get greatest yield.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimise John Deere S670 Problems With Daily Maintenance<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24099\" style=\"width: 495px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24099 \" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/s670-2-e1546558783459.jpg\" alt=\"John Deere S670 monitor\" width=\"495\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093844\/s670-2-e1546558783459.jpg 607w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093844\/s670-2-e1546558783459-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/04093844\/s670-2-e1546558783459-500x480.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Machines4U<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/manuals.deere.com\/omview\/OMHXE51478_19\/?tM=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere S670 manual<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cRegular cleaning and other routine maintenance procedures reduces the risk of fire, chance of costly downtime, and improves machine performance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a quick list of routine maintenance procedures for the S670 John Deere combine. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily Routine Maintenance &amp; Cleaning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThese areas may need more frequent cleaning, even multiple times per day, depending on harvest conditions. Be aware of harvest conditions and adjust your cleaning schedule to ensure proper machine function and to reduce the risk of fire.\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 John Deere S670 Manual<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, use compressed air to clean the combine, starting with areas accessible from the engine deck. Once complete, do a walkaround of the combine to check and clean the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rear underside of fuel tank<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Areas around bearings and bearing guards <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuse center and battery box areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grain elevator drives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk areas and mud shields<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transmission<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotor areas and rotor drives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residue disposal drives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few other things to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every 10 hours, check the surge tank coolant level while the engine is cold. Coolant level must be between \u2018max cold\u2019 and \u2018min cold\u2019 lines. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every 10 hours, grease the rear axle spindle bearings and motor pivots (if working in wet harvest)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean air conditioning drain hose on both sides of cab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn the sheave on the Feeder House Reverser Drive Gearcase so fittings are in the 12 and 2 o\u2019clock positions. For severe conditions, grease fitting in 12 o\u2019clock position with 5-8 pumps every 10 hours (10-15 times every 50 hours in normal conditions) and 2 o\u2019clock position 2-3 pumps (or 5-8 every 50 hours).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still have questions? Let us know in the comments below, or check out used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/john-deere\/s670\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere S670 combines for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to buy? Get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/finance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-approved for finance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with our finance partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">*Prices 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, please verify with individual sellers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the market for a John Deere S670 harvester? In this buyer\u2019s guide, we delve into the price, specs and maintenance tips (with links to the manual) for the John Deere S670 combine. Uses For The S670 Combine The John Deere S Series harvesters are for crop harvesting. 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