Precision Ag Updates from John Deere

“The modem, along with the G5 Universal displays and StarFire 7000 Universal receiver, provide customers with a pathway to the future of precision ag,” says Ryan Stien, marketing manager for John Deere.

“The modem, along with the G5 Universal displays and StarFire 7000 Universal receiver, provide customers with a pathway to the future of precision ag,” says Ryan Stien, marketing manager for John Deere.
“The modem, along with the G5 Universal displays and StarFire 7000 Universal receiver, provide customers with a pathway to the future of precision ag,” says Ryan Stien, marketing manager for John Deere.
(John Deere)

John Deere has a trio of updates to its lineup of precision ag tools– G5 Universal displays, JDLink M modem and StarFire 7000 Universal receiver.
“Our goal is to ensure every customer can benefit from the value connectivity provides. Whether it’s helping their dealer receive alerts on equipment, sharing agronomic data or monitoring logistics – connectivity makes it easier,” says Ryan Stien, marketing manager for John Deere. “The modem, along with the G5 Universal displays and StarFire 7000 Universal receiver, provide customers with a pathway to the future of precision ag.”

Key features of the new G5 Universal displays:

  • two configurations – G5 with a 10.1-inch display and G5Plus with a 12.8-inch display
  • a 35% larger viewing area
  • three times faster processing speed
  • a high-definition screen

G5Plus includes AutoTrac, Documentation, and Section Control in its base offering, simplifying the purchase experience. Farmers can select additional features including automation features such as AutoTrac Turn Automation, AutoPath, Machine Sync, and In-field Data Sharing.

Key features of the StarFire 7000 receiver:

  • five years plus of repeatability
  • 73% faster pull-in times
  • 17% more accurate when using SF-RTK when compared to previous models using SF3 signal.
  • Improved signal stability and reliability

Introduced last year, and now, as an aftermarket option, farmers can add a StarFire 7000 Universal receiver to their equipment for improved functionality or to replace outdated GPS receivers for better accuracy and repeatability.

JDLink M modem key features:

  • can be installed in as quick as 15 minutes
  • designed to support legacy equipment, mixed fleets and support vehicles
  • easily document machine and work data
  • easily transfer data from machines

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