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John Deere CH960

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Features

Harvest More Sugar with Every Pass

Green agricultural harvester cutting tall sugarcane beside a green tractor in a field, with chopped cane on the ground and a clear blue sky in the background

Sugar harvest is about maximizing recovery while protecting crop quality. John Deere sugar harvesters are designed to efficiently lift, clean, and process crop in a single pass - helping reduce losses, protect sugar content, and deliver consistent results across varying field conditions so you can capture more value from every acre.

Keep Harvest Moving in Demanding Conditions

Operator seated inside a farm machine cab, using controls and screens while harvesting sugarcane; green equipment and tall cane visible through the windows under a clear sky

Tight harvest windows and changing field conditions can quickly slow progress. John Deere sugar harvesting solutions are built for reliable performance, helping maintain throughput and reduce downtime so you can stay on schedule, cover more acres each day, and complete harvest when timing is critical to overall crop quality.

Turn Harvest Performance into Better Decisions

Person working at a desk using a keyboard and mouse while viewing a large monitor displaying a detailed map interface; a laptop and desk lamp sit nearby in a bright workspace

Harvest doesn’t end when the crop leaves the field. With integrated technology and connected data, John Deere sugar harvesters help you track performance, monitor output, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Turn field performance into actionable insight to optimize operations and strengthen results season after season.

Specifications

Cab And Controls

Air ConditioningPressurized cab with air conditioning and heating
SeatAir suspension with swivel
RadioStandard premium with Bluetooth® wireless
GPS GuidanceAutoTrac™ ready standard
ConnectivityJDLink™ ready

Chopper

DriveHydraulic, reversible
Drum Center Distance15 in.
Drum Center Distance38.1 cm
Bearing LocationExternal
Blade Width3.74 in.
Blade Width9.5 cm
Blade Configuration - Option 112 blade (six per drum), DuraSync™
Blade Configuration - Option 2Ten blade (five per drum), DuraSync™

Tracks

SprocketFive‑segment, bolt‑on sprocket
Track GuidesWelded guides with bolted wear plates
RollersEight bottom rollers and two carrier rollers
Standard Track Tread Width11.8 ft
Standard Track Tread Width3.6 m
Standard Chain And ShoesSealed and lubricated chain with 5604-mm (22-in.) bent shoes
Chain And Shoes - Option 1Sealed and chain with 560-mm (22-in.) bent shoes for 3-m (9.83-ft) tread option only

Elevator

Chain AdjustmentGrease cylinder
Sprocket DriveHydraulic motor driven, reversible
Width44.1 in.
Width112 cm
Elevator SwingHydraulically controlled, trunnion cylinders
Total Swing Angle170 degree (angle)
Shock AbsorptionNitrogen accumulator

Transmission

TypeTwo hydrostatic pumps providing variable speed
Track Machine Travel Speed (Top Speed Dependent On Hydraulic System Option)0-5.6 mph
Track Machine Travel Speed (Top Speed Dependent On Hydraulic System Option)0-9 km/h

Engine

Engine MakeJohn Deere
ModelJD14
Emission CertificationTier 3/Stage III A or Tier 4
Standard Power At 1900 RPM485 hp
Standard Power At 1900 RPM360 kW
Standard Power At 1900 RPM490 cv
Standard Power At 1700 RPM540 hp
Standard Power At 1700 RPM400 kW
Standard Power At 1700 RPM544 cv
Optional Engine Model6136NW401
Optional Engine Emission CertificationFinal Tier 4/Stage IV
Optional Power at 1900 RPM567 hp
Optional Power at 1900 RPM420 kW
Optional Power at 1900 RPM572 cv
Optional Power at 1700 RPM595 hp
Optional Power at 1700 RPM440 kW
Optional Power at 1700 RPM600 cv
CylindersInline six, wet sleeves
Displacement830 cu in.
Displacement13.6 L
Injection PumpElectronically controlled
AspirationTurbocharger with air‑to‑air aftercooling
Engine Speeds - Low Idle800 rpm
Engine Speeds - Full Throttle1900 rpm
Alternator200 amp
Alternator12 V

Primary Extractor

Fan DriveHydrostatic, variable speed
Fan Diameter5 ft
Fan Diameter1.5 m
Number Of Fan Blades4
Hood RotationHydraulically controlled
Wear RingHighly abrasive‑resistant steel

Capacities

Fuel Capacity300 gal.
Fuel Capacity1135 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (Tier 4 Engine Only)20.7 gal.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (Tier 4 Engine Only)78.2 L
Hydraulic Oil81.6 gal.
Hydraulic Oil309 L

Basecutter

BasecuttersTwo independent
Center To Center Distance70.9 in.
Center To Center Distance180 cm
DriveHydraulic, reversible
Height ControlAutomatic contour basecutter height control
Discs Per Box2
LegsVertical with bolt-on wear plates
Gearbox HousingCast
Basecutter Standard Disc Diameter23 in.
Basecutter Standard Disc Diameter58.4 cm
Discs Center Distance24.8 in.
Discs Center Distance63 cm
Number Of Blades Per Disc5

Crop Dividers

Crop Divider AssembliesTwo side assemblies and one center assembly
Center Crop Divider Assembly ScrollsIncludes two inside scrolls
Side Crop Divider Assembly ScrollsIncludes one inside and one outside scroll each
DriveHydraulic, reversible
Inside Scrolls Approach Angle46 degree (angle)
Factory Hard SurfacingSkirts, slip‑on shoes, toes
Crop Divider Float ControlAutomatic float control
Tilt ControlHydraulic

Cooling System

Cooling System TypeAutomatically controlled, hydraulically driven reversing cooling fan

Buttlifter

Buttlifters2
DrivesHydraulic, reversible
TypeFour‑bar open

Feedrollers

DriveHydraulic, reversible drive
Feed Train AssembliesTwo front split feed trains and one rear common feed train
Feedroller TrainEach feed train has upper floating rollers and lower feedrollers
Front Split Feed Train - Number Of RollersEach feed train has four upper rollers and four lower rollers including the buttlifter
Rear Feed Train - Number Of RollersThree upper rollers and four lower rollers including the transition roller
Bearing LocationExternal

Knockdown Rollers

Knockdown Roller AssembliesTwo assemblies consisting of one front and one lower roller each
DriveHydraulic, reversible
Hydraulic Height AdjustmentSynchronized front and lower roller travel

Weight

Machine Weight (May Vary With Options)78363.2 lb.
Machine Weight (May Vary With Options)35545 kg

Crop Divider Knives

Side Knives2
Center Knife1
DriveHydraulic, reversible
Height ControlHydraulic
BladesThree bolt‑on blades per disk

Secondary Extractor

Fan DriveHydraulic
Number Of Fan Blades3
Fan Diameter4 ft
Fan Diameter1.22 m
Bin Flap PositionHydraulically controlled

Additional Information

Date Collected2026-05-04

Lights

StandardEight LED lights on cab and six LED working lights
CabAutomatic ingress/egress, interior lighting
Auxiliary For LoadingFour LED lights
ServiceTopper boom, service compartments

Topper

DriveHydraulic, reversible
Shock AbsorptionNitrogen accumulator
Maximum Whole Topper Reach13.75 ft
Maximum Whole Topper Reach4.2 m
Severing DiscEight bolt‑on blades

Brakes

ParkingMultiple wet disk, spring applied hydraulic released