The 800R uses a dual c-channel frame design with leaf spring suspension to maximize ride quality and durability. The dual c-channel frame design is very strong, but it still allows the frame to flex. This is especially important when operating in rough field conditions at higher speeds because the frame flexes and absorbs some of the impact loads instead of transferring it to the rest of the machine including the operator.

Industry-proven AxleTech® axles are used on the front and rear and are designed to haul full loads of heavier-density products such as lime.

Parabolic leaf springs are used on the front axle in conjunction with dampers and offer an industry-best 102 mm (4 in.) of travel. Parabolic leaf springs have fewer leaves, which reduces internal friction allowing for easier compression and articulation.

 

Dual-rate leaf springs are used on the rear axle to ensure consistent ride quality regardless of how much product is in the box. The first smaller set of leaf springs is used when the box is empty. When the box is loaded, the first set of leaf springs fully engages and combines with the second larger set of leaf springs. This design helps the 800R drive and ride more consistently when applying in the field or in transport on the road.

 

The dual c-channel design, coupled with best-in-class suspension, helps absorb the impact loads and protects the operator and machine from harmful vibration. Less vibration improves productivity by reducing operator fatigue and decreasing the potential for failures caused by them.

Storage compartment

The external storage compartment is triple the size of the F4365 machines. The storage box can be used to store important items nearby, but outside the cab:

  

• Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, goggles, face shield, apron, and emergency clothing
• Grease gun
• Density check tool
• Tools

Hydraulic folding ladder

Operators can climb into the 800R via a hydraulically controlled front ladder like our 4 Series Sprayers. When the machine starts to move, the ladder automatically folds up. When the machine stops, the operator simply hits the ladder button on the CommandARM™ control center to unfold it.

Cab and dry spinner spreader platforms

This industry-exclusive feature allows the operator to safely exit the cab and walk back to the dry spinner spreader to help with tendering or do a product density check.

Front retrieval points

If the machine gets stuck while operating in wet conditions, retrieval points are located on the front of the frame to assist in pulling the machine out.

Fenders and mud flaps

Front and rear fenders protect the 800R from mud and debris when operating in the field. Large front fenders similar to those used on large row-crop tractors protect the front of the machine, even when turning. Rear mud flaps that are attached to the dry spinner spreader platforms on the right and left side provide excellent protection from debris thrown by the rear tires.

Optimal weight distribution

800R Floater and bin configuration	Machine weight kg (lb)	Front weight  kg (lb)	Rear weight kg (lb)	Weight distribution (percent)
				Front	Rear
Base machine with single- bin DS35 (empty)	13,764 kg (30,344 lb)	6,597 kg (14,543 lb)	7,167 kg (15,801 lb)	48 percent	52 percent
Base machine empty with dual-bin DS35 (MultApplier)	14,444 kg (31,843 lb)	6,623 kg (14,601 lb)	7,821 kg (17,242 lb)	46 percent	54 percent
Base machine empty with four-bin DS35 (MultiBin)	14,556 kg (32,090 lb)	6,407 kg (14,125 lb)	8,149 kg (17,965 lb)	44 percent	56 percent

AxleTech is a trademark of AxleTech International IP Holdings, LLC.

When staring down a string of 2,000-acre days, equipment isn’t the only thing that needs to be operating at peak performance – operators need to be at their best, too. That’s why John Deere put together a range of packages to give you just the right features to keep operators comfortable and efficient.

For corner-office comfort that can help make short work of the longest days, take a look at the Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package. The heated, ventilated ActiveSeat™ II seat isolates the operator from up to 90 percent of vertical movement and comes in leather with massage functions. The Ultimate package also provides a premium XM® ready sound system with subwoofer, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a refrigerator, and more.

The following table gives a quick reference of what is contained in the Cab Comfort and Convenience packages.

	Premium Comfort and Convenience package	Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package
Cloth seat	X	---
Leather seat with carpeted floor mat	---	X
ActiveSeat II	---	X
Heated and ventilated leather seat with massage functionality	---	X
Mechanical fore/aft and lumbar support	X	---
Electronic controls and pneumatic lumbar support	X	X
Adjustable right-hand CommandARM™ controls with integrated CommandCenter™ touchscreen display	X	X
24-degree right-hand seat swivel and 8-degree left hand seat swivel	X	---
24-degree right-hand seat swivel and 24-degree left-hand seat swivel	---	X
AM/FM aux and Bluetooth® wireless inputs plus two cab speakers	---	---
16.5-cm (6.5-in.) touchscreen radio, XM ready, and 6.1 speaker system with subwoofer including AM/FM Aux with Bluetooth wireless inputs	X	X
Automatic temperature controls with controls located on CommandARM	X	X
Footrests	X	X
Business band ready	X	X
Refrigerator	X	X
USB, USB-C and 12-V outlet	X	X
Right-hand accessory rail	X	X
120-V outlet	X	X
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	---	X

Some of the features in the chart above are also available as attachments. There are also many options for mounting a variety of monitors, tablets, and phones.

NOTE: Bluetooth where certification allows.

The Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package offers an ActiveSeat II seat with 24 degrees of left-hand seat swivel, as well as an additional 9 degrees of right-hand seat swivel for easier operation. It also includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, carpeted floor mat, and is a prerequisite for the Signature Edition, unique from the Premium package. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system location has also moved to provide a more enjoyable, quiet ride.

Features:

• ActiveSeat II suspension, leather, pneumatic lumbar support, massage, electronic seat controls, adjustable bolsters, 24-degree right-hand seat swivel, and 24-degree left-hand seat swivel
• Heated, ventilated, and massage functionality with the leather seat
• Operator presence system that warns if the operator is out of the seat while operating key functions CommandARM console with integrated controls
• 21.3-cm (8.4-cm) 4200 or 26.4-cm (10.4-cm) G5/G5^Plus CommandCenter Display
• Left-hand ceiling storage compartment
• Refrigerator located on the left side behind the instructor seat
• Service ADVISOR™ data port
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with position memory
• Swing-out rear window
• Right and left outside mirrors (manually adjustable mirror head)
• Monitor mounts on right-hand front post and rear cab post
• Premium sound system, including touchscreen radio, smartphone interface, AM/FM, aux and Bluetooth wireless with voice control, inputs, XM ready, six speakers with one subwoofer, and business band ready
• Laminated windshield glass and dark tint on rear windshield glass
• Air conditioner and heater with automatic temperature controls
• Three 12-V convenience outlets (cigarette lighter style)
• Six 12-V three-pin outlet with adapter (provides switched and unswitched power)
• Five charging USB-C ports
• 120-V AC power outlet
• One International Organization for Standardization (ISO) nine-pin connector
• Power strip with convenience plug adapter
• Digital cornerpost display with:
  • Fuel level gauge, including low fuel warning
  • Temperature gauge
  • Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) gauge, including low DEF warning
  • Engine rpm
  • Transmission commanded gear or speed
  • Vehicle system functions
• Beverage holders sized to accommodate various containers
• Interior dome light in the ceiling
• Map lights

ActiveSeat II seat provides a smoother ride

NOTE: The John Deere ActiveSeat II is only available in the Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package.

 

The John Deere Active Seat II utilizes an electrical control system to control the vertical seat top movement. The “active” control system minimizes vertical seat top acceleration by sensing vertical sprayer inputs and actively positioning the seat top to cancel those inputs. This results in a significantly smoother ride for the operator.

 

The system utilizes an electric motor on the center pivot working in parallel with an air spring. The purpose of the air spring is to support the operator while the electric motor dynamically positions the seat.

 

Two sensors are integrated into the seat suspension and are used for inputs into the electric motor control system. The accelerometer, which is integrated into the onboard control unit (ESU), measures seat top acceleration. The position sensor, mounted at the scissors hinge, measures vertical seat top position. The electronic controller uses these two signals in a control algorithm to determine the proper torque and motor speed commands to send to the electric motor to control vertical seat movement such that the vertical acceleration at the seat top is minimized.

 

The John Deere ActiveSeat II also has a ride firmness switch. The ride firmness switch is located on the left-hand armrest and replaces the suspension shock-dampening seat attenuation lever on the front right-hand side of the seat controls.

 

The ride firmness switch has three positions: plus, minus, and mid position. The three positions provide three different levels of seat performance:

• The plus position provides the greatest degree of ride firmness. This position allows more of the sprayer’s inputs to be felt by the operator (slightly rougher ride).
• The minus position provides the least degree of ride firmness, allowing minimal sprayer inputs to reach the operator, resulting in maximum seat performance.
• The mid position allows a balance between the plus (+) and minus (-) settings.

 

The ActiveSeat II is heated and ventilated leather seat for increased comfort and easier cleaning. This is only available with the Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package. ActiveSeat II allows for increased overall comfort and productivity.

 

The leather seat includes massaging capability to alleviate operator fatigue. Right-hand seat swivel is 24 degrees to the left and 24 degrees to the right.

Visibility packages

When the long days turn into long nights, visibility becomes imperative to operator safety and overall productivity. The Ultimate Visibility package provides a full 360-degrees of powerful LED cab lighting, a clear view all around the machine, and eight additional LED service lights to illuminate critical service areas. This package also includes factory-installed left- hand and right-hand side view cameras for additional visibility.

 

For model year 2025, operators can toggle to the two newly added LED lights located on the rear cab’s corner post, enhancing visibility into the box during nighttime operations when using either a Dry Spinner Spreader or Air Boom system. This extends the workday and boosts confidence by providing better awareness of the remaining volume in the box. This feature comes factory installed on all 800R machines, so no special order code is needed.

 

The following table is a quick reference of features included in each Visibility package.

 

	Feature	Premium Visibility package	Ultimate Visibility  package
Cab	Halogen work lights (cab roof)	---	---
	LED work lights (cab roof)	Six	Six
	LED beacons (cab roof)	Two	Two
	LED convenience lights	Eight	Eight
	LED work lights (rear cab’s corner post)	Two	Two
	Front sunshades	X	X
	Right-side sunshades	X	X
	Rear sunshades	X	X
	Front wiper	X	X
	Right-side wiper	X	X
Vehicle	Halogen work lights (vehicle)	---	---
	Halogen hood work lights	---	---
	Halogen high beam (hood)	---	---
	Halogen low beam (hood)	Two	Two
	LED high beam (hood)	Two	Two
	LED work lights (vehicle)	Six	Six (two are higher, 4400-lumen output lights)
	LED hood work lights	Four	Four
	LED beacons	One rear	One rear
	Boom LED lights	Two	Two
	Boom halogen lights	---	---
	Manually adjustable left- hand and right-hand boom mounted with bubble mirror	X	X
	Manually adjustable right-hand cab	---	---
	Electrically adjustable and heated right-hand cab	X	X
	Manual underframe mirror	---	---
	Electrically adjustable and heated underframe mirror	X	X
	Additional camera ready	X	---
	Factory-installed left- hand and right-hand side view cameras	---	X
	Integrated backup camera	X	X

Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. XM is a trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.

To make the most powerful John Deere options available in one cost-effective package, 800R models can be ordered with the John Deere Signature Edition.

 

Marked with an exclusive badge only available on the Signature Edition, this package includes:

• Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package
• Ultimate Visibility package
• ActiveSeat™ II equipment
• JDLink™ five-year subscription
• Premium 3.0 or Automation 4.0 activation
• 4G LTE connectivity hardware

 
Get all the top-of-the-line comfort features and technology options in one special edition: the John Deere Signature Edition.
 
Part solutions are available through John Deere to resolve unique mounting configuration needs.

Engine and transmission

The 800R uses an industry-proven 9L (549-cu in.) PowerTech engine combined with an IVT to provide maximum power and efficiency. The 9L (549-cu in.) engine provides 272-kW (365-hp) rated horsepower and up to 298-kW (400-hp) peak horsepower when needed.

 

The IVT is common to the 8R Tractors but has been modified for higher field and transport speeds.

Applicator field and transport speeds

The 800R can apply product up to 48 km/h (30 mph) in field and travel on the highway empty at speeds up to 74 km/h (46 mph). The engine and transmission are common to other product lines in John Deere which means service locations, service intervals, and parts are all common.

To ensure the 800R can run all day long, it comes equipped with a 567-L (150-gal.) fuel tank and 29.5-L (7.8-gal.) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank located on the right side of the machine. The slender tank designs are attached to the dual c-channel frame, reducing the torque load the tanks can have on the frame when full. Both tanks can be easily filled from ground level.

On model year 2022 and newer machines, the common hydraulic implement pump for the 800R chassis decreases implement changeover time by more than 50 percent and decreases hydraulic line complexity with the bulkhead. The secondary implement pump that was previously required for liquid systems, air booms, and all MultiBin and MultApplier dry spinner spreader options is not common and comes factory installed. This change to the factory machine means the following benefits:

• Reduced changeover time for combo machines to approximately 6 hours

NOTE: The single bin configurations only requires one pump and are not capable of becoming combo machines. See the compatibility chart for more details.

The StarFire 7500 Receiver is the latest addition to the suite of Precision Ag Technology from John Deere. The StarFire 7500 Receiver offers greater accuracy, faster pull-in times, and season-to-season repeatability. This means less hardware, faster times recovering from a shading event, and the confidence that your guidance lines and boundaries do not shift from year to year. The integrated design further enhances the value that you have come to expect from StarFire products.

Order codes

Code	Attachment	Description
1880		Less Receiver
188U		StarFire 7500 Universal Receiver with SF1
1892		StarFire 7500 Universal Receiver with 1 year SF-RTK License
189D		StarFire 7500 Universal Receiver with RTK (base station) Permanent License
188H		StarFire Ready, Less Receiver

Benefits to the StarFire 7500 with SF-RTK

• Long-term repeatability. See sales manual for geographic limitations.
• 8-minute pull-in time
• 2.5-cm (1-in.) pass-to-pass accuracy

To learn more about the StarFire 7500, visit the StarFire 7500 page.

New Leader® Dry Spinner Spreader

The 800R uses an industry-proven New Leader Dry Spinner Spreader. This 4.27-m (14-ft) long dry box can hold 9.34 m³ (330 cu ft) of product and is available in multiple configurations to meet a variety of application needs. Depending on the product, spread widths can range from 18.3 to 27.4 m (60 to 90 ft).

Single bin option

The single bin option can be ordered in a 304 stainless steel or a 409 painted stainless steel. A removable end gate, inverted V, and electric oiler come in base. At 24 km/h (15 mph), the single bin can spread fertilizer at rates as high as 499 kg (1100 lb) per acre or spread lime at rates as high as 2994 kg (6600 lb) per acre.

MultApplier insert

A 2.1-m (7.0-ft) 304 stainless-steel MultApplier insert can be added to the single bin to spread two products at once. The MultApplier uses a belt over stainless-steel conveyor chain, so no oil is necessary. Simply remove the end gate of the single bin to install the MultApplier insert.

MultiBin™ insert

A 304 stainless-steel MultiBin insert can be added to the single bin to spread up to four products at once. In addition to the second large bin, two micronutrient bins are on the back of the MultiBin. Similar to the MultApplier insert, the MultiBin conveyor chain is belt over stainless-steel conveyor chain and does not require oil.

The divider separating the two micronutrient bins on the rear can also be removed to make one large micronutrient bin. Standard rate metering rollers come in base with the MultiBin insert. A pneumatically controlled lid covers the micronutrient bin(s) opening and is operated in the Generation 4 CommandCenter™ display.

New Leader is a trademark of Highway Equipment Company.

For ag service providers and large-scale producers, the AB30 Air Boom is available as an option for the 800R Floater. The AB30 Air Boom builds on the advantages of the 800R chassis with the addition of an 8.5-m³ (300-cu ft) dry box with dual-product capability and a 21.3-m (70-ft) wide boom.

 

Durability and uptime are extremely important to an ag retailer’s business. With the number of acres these machines need to cover each year and the varying weather conditions that can impact the schedule, increasing uptime is crucial to the profitability and success of the ag retailer. The AB30 Air Boom is designed to maximize uptime through improved performance, reliability, and operator comfort.

Performance

The air boom option allows operators to accurately apply dry fertilizer across a wide 21.3-m (70-ft) swath at speeds up to 48.3 km/h (30 mph), and at maximum rates up to 544.3 kg (1,200 lb) per acre at 16.1 km/h (10 mph). With its 8.5-m³ (300-cu ft) capacity dry box and dual-bin configuration, operators can simultaneously apply up to two products at variable rates to better meet crop nutrient needs with fewer passes over the field. Application accuracy is further improved with half-width section control.

The air distribution system features an efficient design that consistently delivers even air flow from the fan to the booms. The closed-loop speed control allows the fan to run independent of the motor speed, increasing efficiency. This design requires less power for the air system and diverts more engine power to the ground during acceleration and operation.

Reliability

The electrical and hydraulic systems have been designed from the ground up with full integration into the 4600 CommandCenter™ Display for easier control and maintenance. The boom structure and supports have also been strengthened to extend the life of the booms regardless of the terrain.

To improve the reliability of the air distribution system, the fan oil cooler is mounted on the right side of the machine, exposing it to less dust and vibration while making it easier to maintain. A large screen was also added over the fan air intake to block residue and debris from entering the air system.

Operator comfort

The front ladder provides easy access to the machine even when the booms are folded. During tendering, operators can quickly access the top of the dry box from the cab platform. Handrails can then be folded up on both sides of the dry box, allowing the operator to work more efficiently.

 

The 800R with the AB30 Air Boom improves the revenue potential for ag service providers by increasing machine productivity through greater durability and superior field performance.