John Deere’s 500R sprayer will make its debut at Cereals 2026 where the company plans to showcase its latest innovations.
The self-propelled machine will be unveiled in 2025 and will travel to Diddly Squat Farm in June to take part in the Sprays and Sprayers Arena shows, as well as lining up alongside the 300M and R975i on the podium.
John Deere claims to have combined the attractive new design of its largest sprayers with technology and features to improve performance while also simplifying daily operations.
The largest arable farmers and contractors in the UK and Ireland are the group that is understood to get the most benefit from the R500.
John Deere said it was developed to meet the needs of those looking for “ultimate cab comfort, spray accuracy, droplet quality, and telematics accuracy.”
The 550R and 540R have a tank capacity of 5,000 liters or 4,000 litres, respectively.
Both have the option of a 30m or 36m steel boom – capacity and boom extension are the only major differences in the almost identical standard specification.
Chris Wiltshire, John Deere’s tactical marketing manager for the UK and Ireland, said the sprayer would not be the only new piece of equipment this year.
“We will have more news to share before the event starts, so there will be several very good reasons to come to our stand for what should be a really great show in its new location,” he said.
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Over the past 18 months, John Deere has launched several new products, including, most recently, its high-capacity 8R machines.
While the 634bhp Waterloo-built tractor will not make its way to the Cotswolds in 2026, the brand said there will still be other product innovations on offer.
The flagship combine harvester
The 6M and 6R series tractors will also be on display at the grain event at Diddly Squat Farm.
Attendees will also be able to learn more about John Deere’s “See & Spray” technology, as well as the subscription-based Precision Essentials package, which allows operators to learn the benefits of precision technologies without having to purchase the entire equipment.
Wiltshire added: “Beans are about the people and the product, and as always we will have a great team of experts to meet customers.”
“We look forward to the opportunity to catch up with our existing connections as well as make some new ones.”
