The NL720 Spreader Technology

Introducing the New Leader NL720 for the John Deere 600R chassis, available for MY26—a high-output, precision dry spreader engineered for efficiency and accuracy. Designed to maximize productivity, the NL720 features a 33% more efficient high-output design, allowing operators to cover more acres in less time while maintaining precise nutrient placement. With spread width options of 70, 80, 90, 110, and 120 feet and 16-section control, operators can customize application rates and coverage for any field condition. The MultApplier (fixed dual-bin) enables the simultaneous application of two products, ensuring agronomic flexibility and enhanced nutrient management.

With a full spread pattern and reduced overlap through integrated technologies such as AutoTrac™ automated steering and John Deere Section Control, the 600R Dry Spreaders allow for full product coverage while reducing input costs from overlap.

Additionally, by combining the John Deere 600R Dry Spreader chassis and the New Leader NL720 dry spinner spreader, operators can maintain spread widths even when rpms are reduced. John Deere's pressure-and-flow-compensated hydraulics allows operators to maintain spinner speed throughout each pass, while maintaining consistent spread width and pattern. This added height allows a greater trajectory at a lower spinner speed and has the ability for later season applications.

NOTE: With differences in fertilizer density, size, and crush strength a spread pattern test is the only way to measure a product's true spread width and pattern.

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Specifications

NL720 Front and Rear View

NL720 Left Hand Side View

NL720 Overhead View

Ease of Maintenance – Keeping You in the Field

The NL7 is built with operator efficiency in mind, minimizing maintenance to maximize uptime. With zero grease points, there’s no need for daily lubrication, reducing service time and hassle. Easily replaceable one-bolt spinner fin overlays allow for quick swaps to maintain optimal spread patterns. Maintenance-free stainless steel belt bearings enhance durability, eliminating the need for regular adjustments or replacements. And with a tensionless belt design, operators can count on consistent performance without the need for tensioning adjustments. These features work together to keep your machine running longer and more efficiently, so you can focus on the field—not maintenance.

One Bolt Fin Overlays

Zero Grease Points

Inspection Ladder & Screens – Built for Safety and Efficiency

The NL7 is designed with operator convenience and product integrity in mind. 304 stainless steel screens help maintain material quality by catching foreign objects before they reach the conveyor, preventing potential damage and ensuring a consistent spread pattern. A safe and convenient inspection ladder provides easy access for interior visibility, allowing operators to quickly check product levels and monitor performance. Additionally, inverted Vs help distribute weight evenly across the conveyor, reducing startup pressure for smoother operation and improved belt longevity. These features enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability, keeping operators confident and productive in the field.

NL720 Screens

NL720 Inspection Ladder

New Leader Manufacturing Control System – Simplified for Efficiency

The NL7’s electronic control system is designed for ease of use, ensuring operators can maximize productivity with minimal effort. A simplified run screen provides clear, at-a-glance operational insights, reducing the need for excessive navigation. The intuitive user interface streamlines field operation with minimal button presses, making adjustments quick and hassle-free. Its user-friendly design simplifies training, allowing operators to get up to speed faster and operate with confidence. Additionally, simple bin chaining activation enables seamless control over multi-bin applications, ensuring efficient and precise nutrient placement. These enhancements make operation straightforward, improving efficiency and reducing downtime in the field.

NL720 Rate Control Module

Control System Hydraulics – Efficient and Responsive Performance

The NL720’s hydraulic control system is designed for efficiency, reliability, and precise operation in the field. Its simple, high-efficiency closed-center design optimizes hydraulic flow, reducing energy loss and improving overall performance. The variable displacement load-sense system ensures that hydraulic power is only used when needed, enhancing fuel efficiency and machine responsiveness. Additionally, PWM control provides precise modulation of hydraulic functions, allowing for smoother and more accurate adjustments. Together, these features deliver a highly efficient and responsive system, keeping operators in control while maximizing productivity.

NL720 Spinner Hydraulic

NL720 Conveyor Hydraulics

Stacked Spinner Discs – Precision and Performance in Every Pass

The NL720’s innovative stacked spinner disc design ensures consistent and efficient material distribution. This advanced configuration increases product throughput by 25%, allowing operators to cover more acres in less time. The stacked discs and electric-actuated chutes provide four independently controlled spread patterns, offering unmatched flexibility for different application needs. Built with corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel, the system is designed for long-lasting durability, even in harsh conditions. These features work together to deliver precise, high-output spreading while maximizing efficiency and reliability in the field.

NL720 Stacked Spinner Discs

NL720 Chutes and Actuators

Spinner Motor – Efficient and Reliable Performance

The NL720’s hydraulic spinner motor is engineered for durability and precision, ensuring consistent performance in the field. With a 97% volumetric efficiency design, it maximizes power output while minimizing energy loss for optimal spreading accuracy. The overhung load adapter protects the motor shaft and seal, extending the life of critical components and reducing maintenance needs. Additionally, integrated spinner speed sensors provide real-time monitoring, allowing operators to maintain precise application rates and adjust as needed. These features work together to enhance reliability, efficiency, and long-term durability.

Spinner Motor

Load Adapter and Speed Sensor

Tool-Free Design – Simplified Maintenance in the Field

The NL7 is built for convenience, ensuring that maintenance and adjustments can be made quickly—even without specialized tools. Tool-free removal of the waterfall, chute, and actuator allows for fast access to key components, minimizing downtime and keeping operators in the field longer. Additionally, its user-friendly design makes routine inspections and maintenance simple, helping to maximize performance and reduce service interruptions. These features ensure that the NL7 stays operational with minimal effort, so operators can focus on productivity rather than repairs.

Tool Free Design

Easy Access System

Positive-Drive Straight Belts – Reliable, Consistent Material Flow

The NL7’s positive-drive straight belt design enhances reliability and performance, ensuring smooth and consistent material delivery. Unlike traditional belts, it eliminates slipping and tracking issues, providing precise control over material flow. Ribbed edges minimize material carryback, reducing waste and keeping the system clean, while the chevron texture maintains a steady, even feed rate for optimal spreading accuracy. The continuous belt design further improves durability, and a cartridge-style system allows for quick and easy removal, streamlining maintenance. These features work together to maximize efficiency and keep the NL7 performing at its best in the field.

Positive Drive Design

Chevron Texture

NL7 Rear Left View

Independent In-Cab Control – Precision at Your Fingertips

The NL7 is designed for both maximum coverage and precision application, giving operators full control over their spread pattern. With independent in-cab control of the left- and right-hand spinners and conveyors, operators can customize distribution based on field conditions. Onscreen adjustments allow spread width changes from 70 to 120 feet, ensuring flexibility for different application needs. Turn compensation, pattern control, last pass control, and half-width spreading help maintain accuracy and reduce overlap. Additionally, automated in-field pattern control adjusts for changes in width or product volume, while pre-calibrated actuators streamline setup for a seamless experience. These features work together to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure a precise, high-quality application every pass.

Quick Spread Width Changes

Easy Spread Pattern Testing & Conveyor Calibration – Faster, Simpler Setup

The NL7 is designed to get operators in the field faster with an intuitive, time-saving calibration process. The simple spread pattern wizard offers three pre-programmed starting points, streamlining setup and ensuring accurate application from the start. A three-pan spread pattern allows for quick and efficient testing, reducing the complexity of adjustments. The fixed feedgate ensures consistent throughput across various product types, eliminating variability in application rates. Additionally, no conveyor calibration is needed, thanks to the innovative conveyor design and fixed feedgate. These features help operators save time, reduce waste, and maintain optimal performance with minimal effort.

Fixed Feedgate

Quick Spread Pattern Testing

New Leader Options - DS30 Dry Spreader
	G4	G4 Edge	G5	NL7
John Deere SpreadStar dry rate control system	X
New Leader ISO-VT dry rate control system		X	X	X
Left hand and right hand spinner speed control boundary spreading		X		X
Precision independent spinner control monitoring		X	X	X
Spreadwidth up to 105 ft	X	X	X
Spreadwidth up to 120 ft				X
Maximum Output Rate of 40 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)	X	X	X
Maximum Output Rate of 50 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)				X
16-section swath width control			X	X
1/2 width spreading			X	X
Last pass control			X	X
Automatic feedgate and fan frame control			X
Centralized grease banks	X	X	X
Zero grease points				X
Tarp ready	X	X	X	X
Automatic chain oiling routine and alarms	X	X	X
304 stainless-steel	X	X	X	X
409 painted stainless-steel	X
MultApplier compatible	X	X	X
MultApplier (Fixed Dual Bin)				X
Backup camera installed	X	X	X	X

600R Dry Spreader

New Leader DS30 NL7 -

4868 DS30 NL7 304 Stainless Steel, MultApplier (Dual Bin), Positive-Drive Straight Belt, 9.53 cm (3.75 in) Fixed Feedgate