Specialty Tractors

John Deere specialty tractor in a field with attachment

Gearing Up for Greater Gains

You called for enhanced hardware and cutting-edge precision technology to drive gains across your operation. And we’ve answered with a holistic solution purpose-built for orchards and vineyards. Introducing the 5ML tractor with unprecedented power and narrow axle offerings. Meet Smart Apply, a LiDAR spray system that targets only the canopy, slashing input costs by minimising chemical usage.  Plus, experience the Global Unmanned Spray System (GUSS), a semi-autonomous sprayer that independently manoeuvres through rows, mitigating human error and labour constraints. We’ve made in-roads but it’s only the start of our shared journey towards enhanced productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

The perfect fit for the work you do.


Whether your operation requires a tractor to guide under the low hanging branches of an orchard, ride elevated about high crops or squeeze through the narrow rows of a vineyard, our Speciality Tractors will protect your sensitive fruit and vegetable crops.

Tailored to fit every type of specialty farming if you want power, dependability and durability, it is easy when you choose John Deere.

High Value Crop Highlights

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Orchard and Vineyard

Fit through your rows with a John Deere Specialty tractor. The 5ML and 5EN tractors have all been designed to accommodate varying widths and applications so you can find the ideal fit for your operation. And it's not just a range of width we offer, whether you're after an open station or a cab, we've got a range of options to make your day more productive and more comfortable.

High clearance specialty tractor in a field

High Clearance

Clear your crop in comfort with the John Deere High-Crop tractors. You'll get the crop clearance you need to avoid damaging plants or roots in a comfortable, customisable cab. Our productive and reliable High Crop tractors give you everything you need and nothing you don't to get the job done in comfort. Whether you're a sugar cane or high-value crop producer, John Deere has a solution for all your needs.

Smart Apply

Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System™, an upgrade kit that can improve the precision and performance of virtually any air-blast sprayer used in orchard, vineyard, and tree nursery spraying applications. Smart Apply's LiDAR senses the presence of trees/vines, adjusting spray volume based on size and density of individual plants to optimise protection and avoid over spraying.

GUSS Spraying Solutions

Global Unmanned Spray System. Multiple machines can be remotely monitored by a single operator and use a sophisticated combination of GPS and LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology, vehicle sensors, and software, to move and navigate through orchards and vineyards.

5ML Cab Tractors - Orchard and Vineyard

The 5ML Cab tractors are the newest member of the Specialty Tractor family from John Deere. With up to 95 kW (128 hp) of power, 117 L/min of hydraulic flow, and widths as low as 155 cm (61 in.) these tractors are ready to take on the tasks in your orchard or vineyard.

ModelEngine HPStandard TransmissionCab or open station

76.8 kW (103 hp) 

PowrQuad Plus 16F/16R or Powr8 32F/16R with Creeper

Low profile cab

87.9 kW (118 hp)

PowrQuad Plus 16F/16R or Powr8 32F/16R with Creeper

Low profile cab

95.4 kW (128 hp)

PowrQuad Plus 16F/16R or Powr8 32F/16R with Creeper

Low profile cab

5EN Tractors - Narrow

The 5EN Narrow Tractors from John Deere are designed and built specifically for the needs of orchard, vineyard, and nursery markets. In addition to industry-leading power in a narrow solution, the 5E Narrow Tractors offer customers better performance through its PowrReverser™ transmission, dual PTO and cab options.

ModelEngine HPStandard TransmissionCab or Open Station

56 kW (75 hp)

12F/12R PowrReverser™

Both

69 kW (92 hp)

12F/12R PowrReverser

Both

High Crop - High Clearance

Our high crop tractors allow up to 680 mm of drawbar ground clearance making driving over bedded crops a breeze.  With a range of horsepowers and transmissions, we have a High Crop tractor built for your needs.

ModelEngine HPStandard TransmissionCab or Open Station

66 kW (89 hp)

12F/12R PowrReverser™

Both

78 kW (105 hp)

16F/16R PowrReverser w/Creeper

Both

116 kW (155 hp)

16F/16R PowerQuad™ PLUS w/Creeper*, AutoQuad™ PLUS 20F/20R w/Creeper*, or CommandQuad™ PLUS 20F/20R

Cab

GUSS – Spraying Solutions

ModelEngine HPDrive TypeTank Capacity

129 kW (173 hp)

4WD / 4 Wheel Steer

2,271 L

129 kW (173 hp)

4WD / 4 Wheel Steer

1,514 L

55 kW (74 hp)

4WD / 4 Wheel Steer

2,271 L