FS22 2020 John Deere W235 and W260 Swather

Introducing the 2020 John Deere W235 and W260.  This mod traces it's roots back to FS15, through FS17, FS19, and into FS22.  There isn't a single piece of mesh that hasn't been customized or improved in some way.  Features include:

Engine options: 235hp or 260hp

Tire options: Bias button (care tire) or Radial bar (non-care  tire)

Additional step: installed or removed

Beacons: installed or removed

Precision Ag: StarFire 3000/CommandCenter Only, StarFire 3000/GreenStar 3 2630, StarFire 6000/CommandCenter Only, and  StarFire 6000/GreenStar 3 2630.

Dealer Sticker Options

Motorola CM200 w/custom antenna: installed or removed

Also featuring:

Accurate lighting internal and external with animated knob and LED indicators on CommandArm. 16 foot 500R rotary cutter bar with "windbent" custom tarp, updated hazard lighting, V-10 steel conditioning rollers with respective bearings and tensioner spring, anti-slip strips, inspection and maintenance panels, swath flap positioner, gauge shoes, realistic upper attach bracket, re-worked flexible hydraulic hoses, realistic decals, tons of hardware, and an accurate drive motor.  Accurate work lights forward and rear.  Accurate cab details such as mirrors, cowls, rear tinted window, new diesel and DEF caps, new exhaust pipe, work platform, and steps.  Inside the cab you'll find displays that indicate float pressure, rotary speed, changing gear indications (1 and 2), working engine speed buttons, engine hours, gal/hr, and power consumption. You'll find an animated header engage switch as well as an animated turn signal/high beam knob.  With the fold down GreenStar 3 2630 and the help of GuidanceSteering with Dashboard Live you can enjoy accurate guidance OFF, ON, and ENGAGED indications, deviation from current GPS track both in feet and visually as a slider bar all on custom screens pulled directly from John Deere's GreenStar 3 simulator.

With Interactive Controls you can enjoy a working header safety lock from the external view, retractable front sunshade, folding steering column, adjustable CommandCenter display, radio controls, internal lighting, external lighting, clickable GPS warning screens, light controls, turn signals, and a foldable 2630 display.

Finally, I would like to point out that this mod/edit is a combination of many different works and without those original modders, a large portion of this would not have been within the scope of my capabilities.  I would like to ensure that full credit goes to the original modders.  I've done my best to list them here:

PolyCount for the FS19 W200 Series mod on the official ModHub

JHHG for the fold down 2630, steering column, StarFire 3000, front sunshade, and some external lighting

Skywalker Farms for the Motorola CM200 and antenna

Bcbuhler Farms for the header crimpers

OSFarms for the original dealer stickers

Rooster Mods for the rear wheels and tires

And I'm certain others that I can't recall.  Thank you!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED MODS:

Guidance Steering | ModHub | Farming Simulator

Dashboard Live | ModHub | Farming Simulator

Interactive Control | ModHub | Farming Simulator

My intention with this release is to provide a piece of machinery that the community will hopefully enjoy as much as I have enjoyed pouring over OEM manuals and technical specs, learning Blender, and honing my skills in GE to produce something impactful.  You'll be happy to know there is also a version for FS25 that includes as many features as currently possible with the available mods.  I hope you all enjoy.

-Respectfully,

Green Acres Modding

UPDATE 30 MAY 2025: 

1) Added new custom antenna to accompany the Motorola CM200 radio based on real-world input from Skywalker Farms (THANK YOU!)

2) Corrected minor mistakes with IC click point labels

UPDATE 8 AUG 2025:

1) Replaced 995 header with 500R.  See above for details

2) Replaced all internal and external Danger, Warning, and Caution decals with those directly from the respective John Deere manuals

UPDATE 9 AUG 2025:

This should hopefully correct any issues with the machine "sliding" or sinking while parked.  Suggest parking with the header always raised.

1) Corrected the Rigid Body settings in the .i3d for the main components

2) Adjusted the component weights and center of gravity location to values from the manual so the machine and header should now have a realistic total weight

UPDATE 10 AUG 2025:

1) Edited dirt and wear settings so you should be able to get a lot more use out of this machine before the paint is trashed and it needs a bath

2) Optimized main chassis mesh in Blender and added Aux Electrical Power hookups and respective decal near ladder (cosmetic details only).  Also corrected the material of the box (black) within that area per photographs of the actual machine

UPDATE 14 AUG 2025:

1) Replaced the front wheel hubs with the more accurate hubs

2) Replaced the rear wheels and tires with those originally from Rooster Mods.  A much needed improvement. THANK YOU!

UPDATE 08SEP 2025:

1) Corrected the decal on the seat control stick to show the accurate numbered buttons

2) Cleaned up any and all inconsistencies in albedo colors along with verifying all mesh has a vmask and normal assigned

UPDATE 05NOV 2025:

1) Added passenger seat.  Note: Requires Giant's Kubota DLC Kubota Pack | Farming Simulator and the Kubota Pack Passenger Extension is highly recommended. Kubota Pack Passenger Extension | ModHub | Farming Simulator