Clean and simple operator's station
An uncluttered design gives operators of all sizes plenty of room to be comfortable. Color-coded controls are located on either side of the operator.
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HST and brake pedals are designed and located for maximum comfort and ease of use.
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Contoured, comfortable seat enhances operator comfort.
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Flat operator platform provides for easy entry to/exit from the tractor.
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Standard foldable Roll-Gard™ rollover protective structure (ROPS) and retractable seat belt increase operator safety.
Operator presence system:
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If the operator leaves the seat when the tractor is in gear, the engine shuts down.
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If the operator leaves the seat when the power take-off (PTO) is engaged, the engine shuts down.
Left-side step
Left-side step for easy ingress/egress
Seat
The thick, soft padding on this seat provides a smooth and comfortable ride.
- Seat flips forward for protection from the elements.
- Adjustable using the fore and aft lever located under the seat, the seat slides on ramped rails to provide comfortable access to all controls.
Instrumentation
Instrument panel
Easy-to-read instrument panel includes the following:
- Tachometer
- Low oil pressure indicator light
- Battery discharge indicator light
- PTO engagement indicator light
- Signal/hazard lamp indicator lights
- Multi-function liquid crystal display (LCD) display (hours, filter cleaning information, etc.)
- Filter cleaning status indicator light
Fuel gauge
Fuel gauge
The 3E Series Tractor comes standard with a fuel gauge that is easy to read from the operator's station, to ensure operators do not run out of fuel.
Safety
Operator presence switch (OPS) in seat:
ROPS is designed to meet or exceed SAE J 2194 safety standards.
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Reflective ROPS strips for better tractor visibility.
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Seat belts are in base equipment on all John Deere compact utility tractors.
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Key switch interlock prevents bypass starting.
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Visual PTO warning light on the instrument panel alerts the operator when the PTO is running.
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Turn signal and flashing warning lights operate according to ASAE standards.
Park brake
Park brake
2-post foldable Roll-Gard ROPS
Foldable Roll-Gard ROPS
The 3E Series Tractor is equipped with Roll-Gard ROPS. These foldable ROPS meet the SAE J 2194
standards for compact utility tractors.
- Overall height is 2322 mm (82.9 in.) (R3 tire), 2302 mm (82.3 in.) (R4 tires), and 2350 mm (83.3 in.) (R1 tires), which allows producers to get their tractor into a garage with a standard 2,13 m (7-ft) garage door or lower if ROPS is folded down.
NOTE: The use of seat belts is recommended at all times when operating the 3E Series Tractor with folding ROPS.