John Deere’s 500R sprayer will be making its first appearance at Cereals 2026 as the company plans a show its latest innovations.
The self-propelled machine was unveiled in 2025 and will be travelling to Diddly Squat farm in June to take part in Sprays and Sprayers Arena demonstrations, as well as lining up alongside the 300M and R975i on the stand.
John Deere claims it has combined an eye-catching new design for its largest sprayer with technology and features to optimise performance while also simplifying daily operations.
The UK and Ireland’s largest arable farmers and contractors are the group which it’s understood would get the most from the 500R.
John Deere said it which has been developed to meet the needs of those looking for the “ultimate in cab comfort, spray accuracy, droplet quality and precision telematics”.
The 550R and the 540R have tank capacities of 5,000L or 4,000L respectively.
Both have the option of a 30m or 36m steel boom – capacity and boom span are the only key differences in what is otherwise two almost identical standard specifications.
John Deere’s tactical marketing manager for the UK and Ireland, Chris Wiltshire said the sprayer won’t be the only new piece of equipment this year.
“We will have more news to share before the event gets underway, so there will be several very good reasons to come to our stand at 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 8R high-horsepower machines.
While the Waterloo-built 634hp tractor will not be making its way to the Cotswolds in 2026, the brand said there will still be other product innovations on display.
The flagship X9 combine, which delivers an average of 45% more capacity across all crop types with no sacrifice in grain quality – all while using 20% less fuel – will lead the harvesting line-up on the stand.
Both the 6M and 6R series tractors will also be on show at the Cereals 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 see the benefit of precision technologies without having to purchase the equipment outright.
“Cereals is about the people as well as the product, and as usual we will have a big team of experts on hand to meet customers,” Wiltshire added.
“We look forward to the chance to catch up with our existing contacts and also making some new ones.”