John Deere Quad Wheel Suspension™

The evolution of farming from small farms with slow iron wheeled tractors to larger more spread out farms with larger and faster rubber tired tractors is about to take another significant step forward. A true no compromise work horse tractor with four wheel independent suspension will enhance the operation of nearly every piece of equipment the farmer owns today and in time will allow him to evolve to an entire higher speed and higher productivity farming operation. The John Deere Quad Wheel Suspension(TM) system was developed to address the vehicle elements of ride, control, and power to the ground at current and increased field and road speeds. This paper describes the technical details and impact of four wheel independent wheel suspension on Agricultural tractors resulting in unparalleled value, performance and productivity improvements to the farmer.