About this episode

Michael Porter from John Deere discusses the features and advancements of the new 8R and 8RX tractors.

Michael Porter from John Deere joins the show from Commodity Classic to introduce us to the all-new 8R and 8RX 440, 490, & 540 tractors. From horsepower and performance to precision ag tech and operator comfort, we break down what makes these machines Deere’s smartest and most powerful row crop tractors yet, and what it means for the future of farming. Michael "Angelo" Porter - Go-To-Market Manager : Large Tractors & Tillage Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager Chris Sjoblom - Commercial Sales Manager

People in this episode

Host: Sam Paulson

Guest: Michael Porter

Topics covered

• tractors
• farming technology
• precision agriculture
• John Deere
• agriculture equipment
• operator comfort

Keywords

• John Deere
• 8R 540
• tractors
• precision ag tech
• farming
• agriculture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: John Deere

Products: 8R 540, 8R, 8RX 440, 8RX 490, 8RX 540

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