If you want a modern high-capacity combine but still care about straw quality, the John Deere T6 800 and New Holland CX8.90 are two of the most interesting machines to compare.
Both take a different route from the rotary combines that dominate many large grain operations.
The John Deere T6 800 uses multi-drum threshing followed by six straw walkers.
The New Holland CX8.90 uses New Holland’s four-drum threshing and separation system followed by straw walkers.
Both are designed to provide substantial harvesting capacity while preserving the advantages that make conventional combines attractive, particularly on farms where wheat or barley straw has value after harvest.
But they are not identical machines.
The Deere offers a larger current grain-tank option and slightly faster listed unloading than many older conventional combines, along with Deere’s current Ground Speed Automation and available Predictive Ground Speed technology.
The New Holland brings its four-drum crop-flow system, Opti-Clean cleaning shoe, Opti-Fan, IntelliCruise automatic crop feeding, IntelliSteer guidance and a 355-bushel maximum listed grain tank configuration.
For a Canadian farm, the better choice depends on much more than horsepower.
It depends on crops, straw value, harvest conditions, grain handling, automation preferences and dealer support.
John Deere T6 800 vs New Holland CX8.90 Quick Comparison
| Specification | John Deere T6 800 | New Holland CX8.90 |
|---|---|---|
| Combine type | Conventional / straw walker | Conventional / straw walker |
| Primary threshing | Multi-drum | Four-drum |
| Straw walkers | 6 | Straw-walker separation |
| Engine displacement | 9.0 L | FPT engine, configuration dependent |
| Published engine output | 392 hp rated | 420 hp gross |
| Largest current listed grain tank | 383 bu | 355 bu |
| Peak unloading | 4.3 bu/s | Check current configuration |
| Cleaning system | Dyna-Flo Plus | Opti-Clean with Opti-Fan |
| Automatic speed control | Ground Speed Automation | IntelliCruise |
| Predictive speed automation | Available | Crop-load-based IntelliCruise |
| Guidance | Deere integrated precision system | IntelliSteer |
| Main strength | Straw quality with current Deere technology | High-capacity four-drum conventional harvesting |
One warning is important before comparing the engine numbers.
John Deere describes the T6 800 figure as rated power.
New Holland describes 420 hp for the CX8.90 as gross engine power.
Those are not automatically equivalent measurements.
So it would be misleading to say the CX8.90 simply has 28 more horsepower and must therefore be the more powerful combine in every situation.
The harvesting systems tell us much more than that number.
Both Are Conventional Combines, but They Are Not the Same
The T6 800 and CX8.90 share one important idea.
Neither relies on a full rotary separator.
Instead, crop is threshed and separated through drums before straw moves across walkers.
That helps distinguish these machines from Deere S7, Deere X9 or New Holland CR combines.
But the crop path differs between the two conventional platforms.
John Deere T6 800
The Deere uses a multi-drum system built around:
- threshing cylinder
- overshot beater
- large separator
- rear beater
- six straw walkers
The aim is to remove a large amount of grain before the material reaches the walkers.
New Holland CX8.90
The New Holland uses its established four-drum technology.
New Holland specifically promotes the system as a way to smooth peak crop loads while maintaining gentle threshing and strong separation.
The result is the same general objective approached in two different ways:
get grain out efficiently without unnecessarily destroying the straw.
Why Compare Conventional Combines at All?
A large Prairie farm could simply choose a rotary combine.
In many cases, that is exactly what happens.
Rotary machines are popular because they can handle large crop volumes and offer strong peak throughput.
But grain throughput is not the only output of harvest.
Straw can have value too.
On a grain and livestock farm, cereal straw may become:
- bedding
- feed
- material for sale
- part of the farm’s manure-management system
That changes the economics of combine selection.
A rotary combine capable of slightly higher grain throughput may not create the highest total value if it leaves straw in a condition that is less useful to the rest of the operation.
That is where T6 800 and CX8.90 become especially interesting.
Straw Quality: T6 800 vs CX8.90
This is probably the biggest reason to compare these two machines.
Both are designed around conventional separation.
Straw moves through the combine differently than it does in a full rotary machine.
Instead of repeatedly wrapping the material around a long rotor, the crop progresses through drums and then onto straw walkers.
That generally gives farms a better starting point when long, baleable straw matters.
But conventional architecture alone does not guarantee perfect straw.
Final straw condition still depends on:
- crop moisture
- cylinder speed
- concave setting
- crop volume
- straw variety
- harvesting speed
- residue-system configuration
An aggressively set conventional combine can still damage straw.
A carefully set rotary can still produce useful straw.
The difference is that T6 800 and CX8.90 are both designed around an architecture that naturally makes straw preservation a bigger part of the equation.
John Deere T6 800 Threshing System
The T6 800 uses a 26-inch threshing cylinder with 10 rasp bars.
John Deere lists a 124-degree concave wrap.
After the initial threshing area, crop moves through additional separation drums before reaching the walkers.
The large separator measures approximately 31.5 inches in diameter.
John Deere lists roughly 43 square feet of active threshing and separating area before considering the straw walkers themselves.
Then the crop reaches six walkers with about 62.4 square feet of walker area.
That sequence is important.
The walkers should not be expected to do all the separation work.
A large amount of grain is intended to leave the crop before straw reaches that part of the machine.
The walkers then provide additional time for remaining grain to fall away from the material.
New Holland CX8.90 Four-Drum System
New Holland takes a somewhat different approach.
The CX8.90 uses its four-drum threshing and separation system.
New Holland promotes the large drums as a way to smooth peak crop loads and maintain separation even when conditions become damp.
That is particularly relevant in Canadian cereal harvest.
Dry wheat in mid-afternoon can behave very differently from wheat several hours later.
When straw becomes tougher, crop-flow consistency matters.
A combine that begins receiving material in uneven slugs becomes more difficult to keep balanced.
New Holland’s four-drum design is intended to maintain a more controlled path through the threshing and separation process.
Which Has Better Straw?
There is no credible universal answer without testing both machines in the same crop and conditions.
Both have a strong architecture for straw preservation.
The more useful distinction may be local experience.
If one platform is widely used in your area for baling straw and local operators understand how to set it properly, that knowledge can matter more than a theoretical design advantage.
Dealer expertise matters here too.
A technician who understands wheat and barley straw conditions in Saskatchewan may be more valuable than a small specification advantage in a brochure.
Engine Power Comparison
This is where comparison pages often become misleading.
John Deere lists the T6 800 at:
392 hp rated power
New Holland currently lists the CX8.90 at:
420 hp gross engine power
These are not described using the same rating terminology.
That means this table would be misleading:
T6 800 = 392 hp
CX8.90 = 420 hp
CX8.90 wins by 28 hp
The numbers come from different definitions.
A better approach is to recognize that both machines sit in a similar high-capacity conventional category and then compare the harvesting systems around the engine.
What matters in the field is whether the engine can maintain crop flow while:
- threshing
- separating
- cleaning
- chopping residue
- unloading
- travelling through changing terrain
Horsepower is only one part of that equation.
Grain Tank: T6 800 Has the Larger Current Option
This is one area where the Deere has a clear specification advantage.
Current T6 800 configurations list:
312 bu
or
383 bu
The 383-bushel option requires the appropriate ProDrive configuration and is not offered together with HillMaster.
New Holland lists the CX8.90 at:
350 bu with manual extensions
or
355 bu with remote covers
That gives the largest current T6 configuration 28 bushels more capacity than the largest listed CX8.90 configuration.
Does 28 bushels matter?
Sometimes.
It gives the Deere a little more time before the next unloading cycle.
That can be useful when:
- fields are long
- yields are high
- the grain cart serves more than one combine
- the cart has significant travel distance
- the combine is opening a new field
But a larger grain tank is not always an advantage.
More grain also means more weight.
If the cart is always available before the tank fills, additional tank capacity may provide very little benefit.
T6 800 Unloading
John Deere lists peak unloading at:
4.3 bu/s
With the 383-bushel tank, Deere states a rated emptying time of roughly 90 seconds.
That is a strong unloading rate for a conventional combine.
It also shows how far modern straw-walker machines have moved beyond the stereotype that conventional combines necessarily have old-fashioned grain handling.
The T6 800 can carry and move a substantial amount of grain.
Grain Tank Capacity Is Not Combine Capacity
This point deserves attention.
A 383-bushel tank does not make the Deere a higher-capacity harvesting machine than the New Holland by itself.
The grain tank is simply storage between unloading cycles.
Real harvesting capacity depends on:
- feeding
- threshing
- separation
- cleaning
- engine reserve
- losses
- field conditions
A combine with a smaller grain tank can still process crop faster.
Likewise, a machine with the biggest tank may spend more time carrying weight without producing additional hourly throughput.
Cleaning: Dyna-Flo Plus vs Opti-Clean
Both manufacturers put significant emphasis on cleaning.
John Deere Dyna-Flo Plus
The T6 800 uses Deere’s Dyna-Flo Plus cleaning system.
Six conveying augers distribute material toward the cleaning shoe.
The system uses pre-cleaning before grain and material reach the primary chaffer and sieve.
SlopeMaster also helps maintain cleaning performance on moderate slopes.
New Holland Opti-Clean
The CX8.90 uses New Holland’s Opti-Clean system.
New Holland changes the stroke and throwing angles of different parts of the cleaning system to keep material moving efficiently.
The manufacturer claims up to 20 percent improved cleaning performance in its referenced comparison.
That should be treated as a New Holland manufacturer claim rather than a guaranteed 20 percent advantage on every farm.
New Holland also uses Opti-Fan to help compensate for changes in field slope.
Which Cleaning System Is Better?
Again, there is no simple winner from the specification sheet.
Both systems are designed to maintain grain quality while handling substantial crop flow.
The correct question is:
Which system reaches its loss limit first in your crop and conditions?
That can change between:
- wheat
- barley
- canola
- oats
- peas
- other crops
A combine can still have engine power available while the cleaning shoe is already at its practical capacity.
That is why grain-loss monitoring matters much more than simply watching engine load.
T6 800 vs CX8.90 for Wheat
This is probably the most important crop comparison for Western Canada.
Both machines are strong candidates for cereal farms.
T6 800 wheat strengths
The Deere offers:
- multi-drum threshing
- six straw walkers
- Remote Booster Bar Adjustment
- Dyna-Flo Plus cleaning
- Ground Speed Automation
- available Predictive Ground Speed Automation
- up to 383-bu grain capacity
CX8.90 wheat strengths
The New Holland offers:
- four-drum threshing
- large-drum crop flow
- straw walkers
- Opti-Clean
- Opti-Fan
- IntelliCruise automatic crop feeding
- up to 355-bu tank capacity
Both are designed to handle the crop while preserving straw better than many full rotary systems.
For a wheat farm, the better choice may come down to:
- actual straw quality,
- local dealer support,
- how each machine handles tough evening crop,
- header preference,
- automation preference.
Which Is Better in Tough Wheat?
Tough wheat can expose the differences between theoretical and usable capacity.
When straw moisture rises:
- feeding becomes harder
- threshing demand increases
- separation becomes more difficult
- residue handling requires more power
This is where drum configuration becomes particularly important.
The Deere uses several stages before the crop reaches its six walkers.
The New Holland emphasizes its four-drum system and specifically promotes smooth peak-load handling even in damp conditions.
Neither manufacturer can guarantee one machine will always win.
The practical answer should come from field performance in comparable conditions.
For a farm buying a used machine, talking to local owners harvesting similar wheat may be more useful than comparing horsepower figures.
T6 800 vs CX8.90 for Barley
Barley strengthens the case for conventional architecture.
Barley straw can have significant value on mixed farms.
If the operation intends to bale it, preserving straw becomes an important part of combine performance.
Both machines are strong candidates.
The T6 800’s six-walker architecture is clearly built around conventional cereal harvesting.
The CX8.90’s four-drum system also emphasizes gentle crop flow and straw handling.
For barley, correct adjustment may be more important than which logo is on the side of the machine.
Aggressive threshing settings can damage straw regardless of manufacturer.
T6 800 vs CX8.90 for Canola
Canola changes the comparison.
Straw preservation is usually less important than in wheat or barley.
Instead, the priorities move toward:
- crop feeding
- seed loss
- cleaning
- harvest speed
- residue management
Both manufacturers offer automatic speed management.
John Deere has Ground Speed Automation and available Predictive Ground Speed Automation on current T6 configurations.
New Holland offers IntelliCruise on CX8.90 variants.
That makes canola a more technology-focused comparison.
The combine needs to respond as crop density changes while avoiding overload and excessive grain loss.
Ground Speed Automation vs IntelliCruise
This is one of the most interesting technology comparisons.
John Deere Ground Speed Automation
Deere can automatically adjust combine travel speed using inputs such as:
- engine load
- grain loss
- terrain
- header position
- operator speed limits
With Predictive Ground Speed Automation, Deere can also use information ahead of the combine to anticipate changing crop volume.
That means the machine can begin changing speed before the heavier crop has already entered.
New Holland IntelliCruise
IntelliCruise automatically adjusts combine speed according to crop load.
Current New Holland information lists three operating strategies:
- Maximum Capacity
- Fixed Throughput
- Limited Loss
The system is compatible with current CX8.90 configurations.
This lets the operator prioritize what matters most for the harvest strategy.
Which Automation System Is Better?
The answer depends partly on configuration.
Neither machine should be assumed to have every automation function simply because the model supports it.
For individual combines, verify:
- technology package
- installed sensors
- guidance hardware
- software activation
- transmission requirements
Conceptually, Deere’s predictive approach is particularly interesting because it can use forward-looking information.
New Holland’s IntelliCruise gives the operator clear throughput and loss strategies and is specifically integrated with CX crop-load management.
Both reduce operator workload.
Neither eliminates the need to understand grain losses and sample quality.
Guidance and Precision Technology
The T6 800 can operate inside Deere’s current precision-ag environment through G5Plus, StarFire and connected Deere tools depending on machine configuration.
The CX8.90 can be factory equipped with New Holland IntelliSteer.
New Holland states that IntelliSteer can use DGPS or RTK guidance with pass-to-pass accuracy down to approximately one inch under the appropriate setup.
For farms already standardized around one precision ecosystem, this may influence the decision.
A farm already running Deere guidance across tractors and sprayers may value keeping the combine inside that environment.
A New Holland operation may see the same advantage with FieldOps and IntelliSteer.
Integration itself can have value.
Cab and Operator Comfort
Both manufacturers know these machines can run very long harvest days.
The current T6 800 received significant cab and technology upgrades.
Features can include a modern CommandCenter environment, improved seating and additional comfort equipment depending on configuration.
New Holland’s CX8.90 uses the Harvest Suite Ultra cab.
New Holland lists approximately:
- 130.5 cubic feet of cab volume
- 68 square feet of glass
- 73 dB(A) cab sound level
Those are attractive numbers for long harvest shifts.
But operator preference is very personal.
A 20-minute dealer demonstration is not the same as spending 12 hours harvesting.
If possible, operate both machines before making a final decision.
Straw Baling: Which One Would We Choose?
If cereal straw is a major revenue or feed source, both belong on the shortlist.
We would not choose between them solely from manufacturer literature.
Instead, we would compare actual straw behind both machines in:
- similar crop
- similar moisture
- similar yield
- similar machine settings
Look at:
- straw length
- breakage
- windrow condition
- baler pickup
- bale quality
- field loss
For mixed grain and livestock farms, this practical test can be more useful than a dozen specification tables.
Residue Management When You Are Not Baling
Sometimes the farm wants straw.
Sometimes it does not.
When chopping, both machines need to distribute a large residue volume across modern header widths.
T6 800
Deere offers FineCut and Extra FineCut residue systems depending on configuration.
CX8.90
New Holland offers Opti-Spread and Dual-Chop.
New Holland specifically discusses residue spreading with its 41-foot Varifeed header.
Even residue distribution matters because the next seeding operation has to work through what the combine leaves behind.
Poor distribution can affect:
- seed placement
- emergence
- soil temperature
- nutrient distribution
- residue decomposition
This should be considered part of combine performance.
Header Compatibility
Both machines support serious cereal-harvesting fronts.
The correct header is not necessarily the widest one available.
Header width needs to match:
- crop density
- feeding capacity
- field shape
- terrain
- transport requirements
- desired ground speed
A machine with a wide header travelling slowly in heavy crop may produce the same daily result as a narrower header travelling faster and feeding more consistently.
The objective is to keep the combine loaded evenly.
Dealer Support May Decide This Comparison
This is especially important with combines.
Harvest is time sensitive.
A tractor can sometimes wait.
A combine sitting for two days during perfect wheat weather can cost the operation significantly more.
Before choosing Deere or New Holland, ask:
- How far away is the dealer?
- Are common harvest parts stocked locally?
- Is there after-hours harvest support?
- How many technicians understand this combine?
- How common is the machine locally?
- Can major components be supplied quickly?
- Are loaner or emergency support options available?
A small theoretical machine advantage can disappear completely if the other brand has much stronger harvest support in your area.
T6 800 vs CX8.90 for a Saskatchewan Farm
Saskatchewan makes this comparison particularly relevant.
A common rotation can include:
- wheat
- canola
- barley
- peas
- lentils
- oats
Not every crop places the same demand on the combine.
For a farm with significant cereal acreage and livestock or straw sales, both conventional machines deserve serious attention.
T6 800 becomes especially interesting when:
- the Deere dealer is strong locally
- the farm already uses Deere precision technology
- the 383-bu tank is useful
- predictive automation is attractive
- cereal straw has value
CX8.90 becomes especially interesting when:
- four-drum New Holland threshing is proven locally
- the farm values Opti-Clean and Opti-Fan
- IntelliCruise fits the operating style
- New Holland dealer support is stronger
- the farm has experience with CX combines
There is no universal Saskatchewan winner.
Local support and farm structure can reasonably produce different answers for neighbouring farms.
T6 800 vs CX8.90 for a Mixed Farm
For a mixed grain and livestock operation, this may be one of the best combine comparisons available.
Why?
Because both machines recognize that harvest has two useful outputs:
grain and straw.
A grain-only operation can focus heavily on bushels per hour.
A mixed operation has to think about what happens behind the combine too.
A machine that provides slightly less theoretical grain throughput but leaves better straw can create more total value across the farm.
That is where conventional combines remain highly relevant.
Should You Choose Rotary Instead?
Before choosing either conventional combine, ask whether straw actually matters.
If all straw is chopped every year and the operation primarily wants maximum grain throughput, a rotary machine deserves comparison.
For Deere, that means the S7 Series and, at the highest capacity level, X9.
For New Holland, that means CR Twin Rotor combines.
A large grain-only operation may gain more from rotary architecture.
A mixed operation may see more total value from T6 or CX.
The correct answer depends on the farm, not on which combine technology is newer.
T6 800 vs S7 700: Another Useful Deere Decision
A farm already leaning toward John Deere should also compare the T6 with the John Deere S7 700.
Their published engine outputs sit in a broadly similar range, but one is straw walker and one is rotary.
That comparison can help answer the bigger question before comparing brands:
Do we actually want conventional or rotary harvesting?
Once that question is settled, T6 vs CX becomes much easier.
CX8.90 vs CX8.80
Likewise, a farm leaning toward New Holland should look at the CX8.80 before automatically choosing the CX8.90.
The largest model is not always necessary.
If the CX8.80 provides enough capacity for the harvest window, a farm may have little reason to carry unused CX8.90 capacity.
This is the same principle we use throughout Aglist comparisons.
Choose the machine that solves the farm’s actual problem.
Used T6 800 vs Used CX8.90
On used machines, condition can easily matter more than model.
Inspect:
- engine hours
- separator hours
- cylinder and rasp bars
- concaves
- separator drums
- straw walkers
- walker bearings
- walker cranks and drives
- feederhouse
- cleaning shoe
- chaffer and sieves
- grain elevators
- unloading system
- chopper
- guidance hardware
- automation components
- maintenance history
On a conventional combine, straw-walker condition is particularly important.
A worn or damaged walker system can affect separation performance and grain loss.
A well-maintained CX8.90 can be a better machine than a neglected T6 800, and vice versa.
Which Is Easier to Own?
That depends heavily on location.
Parts cost matters.
Service access matters more.
Operator familiarity matters too.
A farm that has run New Holland CX combines for years may already understand:
- settings
- wear points
- parts
- headers
- troubleshooting
Switching to Deere has a learning cost.
The same applies in the other direction.
Do not underestimate the value of familiarity during a short harvest window.
Common Comparison Mistakes
Mistake 1: Comparing 392 hp and 420 hp directly
Deere and New Holland describe these figures using different engine-power terminology.
They should not be treated as perfectly equivalent measurements.
Mistake 2: Assuming conventional means low capacity
Both are modern high-capacity harvesters.
Mistake 3: Ignoring straw value
For a mixed farm, straw can materially change the economics.
Mistake 4: Choosing by grain tank alone
The T6 can carry more grain in its largest current configuration, but tank size is not the same as threshing capacity.
Mistake 5: Ignoring dealer support
A combine that cannot be repaired quickly during harvest is the wrong combine regardless of specifications.
Mistake 6: Assuming automation eliminates operator skill
Automation helps maintain targets.
The operator still needs to understand loss, grain quality and crop conditions.
Which One Would We Choose?
There is no blanket winner.
Choose the John Deere T6 800 if:
- you want conventional harvesting with six straw walkers
- the 383-bu tank is useful to your grain-cart cycle
- Deere’s precision ecosystem fits your farm
- Predictive Ground Speed Automation is attractive
- your local Deere support is stronger
- cereal straw is valuable
Choose the New Holland CX8.90 if:
- New Holland’s four-drum system is proven in your conditions
- you value Opti-Clean and Opti-Fan
- IntelliCruise fits your harvesting strategy
- local New Holland support is stronger
- your farm already uses CX equipment
- straw quality remains important
Look at a rotary instead if:
- straw has little value
- all residue is routinely chopped
- maximum grain throughput is the dominant goal
- acreage or harvest-window pressure exceeds what a conventional machine comfortably handles
Our Verdict
The John Deere T6 800 and New Holland CX8.90 solve a similar problem in two different ways.
Both provide modern conventional harvesting for farms that want serious grain capacity without abandoning straw walkers.
The Deere combines multi-drum threshing, six straw walkers, up to 383 bushels of grain capacity and current Deere automation.
The New Holland uses its established four-drum architecture, Opti-Clean, Opti-Fan, IntelliCruise and up to 355 bushels of listed grain capacity.
On paper, neither machine wins every category.
That is exactly what makes this a good comparison.
For a Prairie grain and livestock farm, straw quality and dealer support may matter more than a small difference in engine output.
For a grain-focused farm, cleaning capacity and crop-flow performance may matter more.
And for a very large operation where maximum throughput dominates every other consideration, the correct answer may be neither machine. A rotary combine could make more sense.
So the final decision should not be:
John Deere or New Holland?
Start one level higher:
What does our farm need from the combine besides clean grain?
Once that is clear, the choice between T6 800 and CX8.90 becomes much easier.
Browse more models in the Aglist combine category, explore John Deere equipment or browse the New Holland equipment lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the John Deere T6 800 a rotary combine?
No. The T6 800 uses multi-drum conventional threshing followed by six straw walkers.
Is the New Holland CX8.90 a rotary combine?
No. The CX8.90 is a conventional combine using New Holland’s four-drum threshing and straw-walker separation system.
Which has more horsepower, T6 800 or CX8.90?
John Deere lists the T6 800 at 392 rated horsepower. New Holland currently lists the CX8.90 at 420 gross horsepower. Because the manufacturers describe these figures using different rating terminology, they should not be treated as a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
Which has the larger grain tank?
The largest current T6 800 configuration holds 383 bushels. New Holland lists the CX8.90 at up to 355 bushels with remote grain-tank covers.
How fast does the John Deere T6 800 unload?
John Deere lists a peak unloading rate of 4.3 bushels per second.
How many straw walkers does the John Deere T6 800 have?
The T6 800 uses six straw walkers with approximately 62.4 square feet of walker area.
Does the New Holland CX8.90 use straw walkers?
Yes. It is part of New Holland’s conventional CX8 family and uses drum threshing followed by straw-walker separation.
Which combine is better for wheat straw?
Both are strong candidates because both use conventional separation. Actual straw quality depends heavily on crop moisture, machine settings and operating conditions.
Which is better for a mixed grain and livestock farm?
Both can make sense. The decision should consider straw quality, grain capacity, dealer support, automation and how much value the farm places on cereal straw.
Does the T6 800 have automatic ground-speed control?
Yes. Current T6 800 configurations can support Ground Speed Automation, and Predictive Ground Speed Automation is also available with the required equipment.
Does the CX8.90 have automatic speed control?
Yes. Current CX8.90 configurations are compatible with New Holland IntelliCruise, which adjusts combine speed according to crop load and the selected harvesting strategy.
T6 800 or CX8.90 for canola?
Both can harvest canola. Because straw quality is usually less important in canola than cereals, cleaning performance, feeding, automation and dealer support become particularly important.
Should I choose a conventional or rotary combine?
Choose based on your priorities. Conventional combines are particularly attractive when straw quality matters. Rotary machines are often preferred where very high grain throughput is the dominant objective.
Related
- John Deere T6 800 – Deere’s current high-capacity straw-walker combine.
- New Holland CX8.90 – New Holland’s top CX8 conventional model.
- New Holland CX8.80 – lower CX8 conventional alternative.
- John Deere S7 700 – rotary Deere alternative with broadly similar engine output.
- John Deere S7 800 – higher-capacity Deere rotary option.
- John Deere S7 Series Compared – compare Deere S7 600, 700, 800 and 900.
- All Combines – compare combine types, models and brands.
- John Deere – browse John Deere equipment.
- New Holland – browse New Holland equipment.
Specifications and equipment can vary by model year, configuration and market. John Deere and New Holland also use different terminology for published engine-power ratings, so power figures should not be assumed to be directly comparable unless the same rating standard is confirmed. Check critical specifications for an individual machine with current manufacturer documentation, the operator’s manual or your dealer.
