John Deere Adds New Material Collection Systems & Mechanical Grapple To Frontier Lineup

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The MC20210 hopper, one of two new material collection systems, can be easily dumped from the seat of the tractor with the flip of a switch. (Photo courtesy of Deere & Company.)

John Deere recently announced the addition of new material collection systems and a mechanical grapple for compact utility tractors to its line of Frontier equipment. The new PTO-driven Frontier MC2014 and MC2120 material collection systems have 14- and 20-bushel (493- and 705-liter) capacities, respectively, for John Deere 1, 2SC, 2LC, and 3R compact utility tractors. The Frontier MG20F mechanical grapple is compatible with John Deere 120R, 220R and 300E Loaders.

New Material Collection Systems

The MC2014 and MC2120 are ideal for quick grass, leaf, and pine needle collection. Both models come factory-equipped with a hopper-fill site glass that lets operators keep an eye on the hopper’s fill level while working. An optional audible fill sensor is also available that will sound an alarm when the hopper is full, letting the operator focus on the space in front of the machine during operation.

"The MC20210 is the ultimate material collection system for customers who use mid-mount mowers. It's iMatch quick-hitch-compatible and easy to install and remove," says John Doyle, partnered products marketing manager for John Deere. "Its onboard blower system and integrated storage stands provide the power and ease customers are looking for with these systems. The hopper can be easily dumped from the seat of the tractor with the flip of a switch, helping operators be more productive and experience less fatigue while working."

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The Frontier MG20F Mechanical Grapple offers a quick-attach solution for easy installation and features a 1,200-pound lift capacity. (Photo courtesy of Deere & Company.)

MG20F Mechanical Grapple

The MG20F offers a quick-attach solution for easy installation and has a 1,200-pound (544-kilogram) lift capacity. It is well-suited for storm debris cleanup, brush removal, and moving logs and rocks. The MG20F has a dump height of 53 inches (135 centimeters) or higher, depending on the tractor. The grapple has ultra-wide opening and dump angles for maximum material removal and easy release, and does not require third-function loader hydraulics. The grapple uses the loader’s bucket cylinders to open and close its jaws. The teeth on the jaw tines are designed to keep material in place once clamped.

"Similar to a standard loader bucket, the MG20F can be quickly attached to the tractor's loader and utilizes the same quick-attach system common to the John Deere 120R, 220R and the 300E Loaders that greatly reduces installation time when changing loader attachments," Doyle says. "The minimal difference between the clamping pressure of a traditional third-function loader grapple and the clamping pressure of the bucket cylinders, ensures operators can clamp material and move it to where it's needed to be."

Source: Deere & Company