John Deere has expanded its P-Tier portfolio to include a pair of articulated dump trucks, the 410 and 460 models.
Under the new tiering system, Deere has dropped the letter at the end of the model's name that signified the machine's generation. In place of that letter is one of three letters meant to signify its performance and technology tier: a G, P, or X.
Each letter represents a set level of features, with G as the economy model; P includes advanced features, and the X-tier denotes the company's hybrid diesel-electric technology and most advanced features.
For the ADTs, a redesigned, wider dump body than previous models boosts material retention and lowers loading height and center of gravity, improving cycle times in quarry and aggregate applications.
Overall, the trucks retain the same high-alloy steel dump body, fuel efficiency and drive modes as the previous E-Series models. Deere says all the P-Tier ADTs include additional updates to the external styling and interior cab layout to modernize the fleet while maintaining productivity.
Justin Steger, solutions marketing manager at John Deere Construction & Forestry, said a variety of onboard features helps eliminate some of the operator inputs, enabling simplified operation and increased productivity.
These include the following:
