It’s a winner

he John Deere S700 Series Combine was recognised by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and Association of Equipment Manufacturers as one of the best among the 50 products that received the AE50 Award earlier this year.

For the first time, the JB Davidson Award for Engineering Excellence was presented, with John Deere one of the inaugural winners.

ASABE’s AE50 is the only international engineering awards program of its kind, celebrating product innovations in the areas of agricultural, food and biological systems and the new Davidson prize was presented to just three elite AE50 winners who best exemplify the spirit of JB Davidson, the father of modern agricultural engineering.

The John Deere S700 Series Combine was recognised by the society for its significant innovations in ‘smart’ technology, improved operator comfort and data capabilities for more efficient grain harvesting.

‘‘We are honoured that the society and AEM selected the John Deere S700 Series Combine as one of three recipients for their inaugural engineering award,’’ John Deere harvesting equipment marketing manager Matt Badding said.

‘‘The new technologies engineered into every S700 combine represents the level of innovation that the society looks for and that provides real value to our customers.’’