The company has improved the hydraulics and the cab. The 45 and 55 horsepower tractors have the John Deere PowerTech three-cylinder diesel engine while the 65 and 75 h.p. The cab is larger and quieter. The air conditioning system has greater capacity and air flow. An optional mid-mount hydraulic valve with joystick control allows for fast attachment of a loader, while dual hydraulic pumps provide a separate, constant flow of oil.
New precision valves decrease hydraulic implement leak-down.
For more information, contact a John Deere dealer. The company said the unit costs half the price of similar systems produced a year ago. It is also simple to operate. The steering guide feature is a series of lights that shows the operator the direction to go in advance, while traditional lightbars indicate current position. Outback S can be used with most farm implements.