# Pancakes - John Deere's New 8R 540

An episode of [Everything Ag & Then Some](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1681217536), 17 Mar 2026, 30 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ux9d8prt8djqyhqd/8R_540_mixdown_revised6k773.mp3

Michael Porter from John Deere joins the show from Commodity Classic to introduce us to the all-new 8R and 8RX 440, 490, & 540 tractors. From horsepower and performance to precision ag tech and operator comfort, we break down what makes these machines Deere’s smartest and most powerful row crop tractors yet, and what it means for the future of farming. Michael "Angelo" Porter - Go-To-Market Manager : Large Tractors & Tillage Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager Chris Sjoblom - Commercial Sales Manager

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