John Deere has announced enhancements for its model year 2026 combines, introducing automation and efficiency updates aimed at improving farm productivity. The company emphasizes that these features are designed to assist farmers in diverse conditions with reduced operator intervention.
Bergen Nelson, John Deere's go-to-market manager for harvesting equipment, stated, "These new updates are designed with farmer input to help unlock the full potential of the John Deere combine." He added that the updates aim to support farmers throughout the harvest process by enhancing grain-unloading experiences and increasing combine working time.
The updated harvest automation system includes Predictive Ground Speed Automation, part of the ultimate technology package introduced with model year 2025 combines. This feature uses predictive inputs from stereo cameras and satellite views to measure crop variability and control ground speed, resulting in a smoother harvesting experience. Customer feedback has guided further improvements in this area.
Automation advancements also include Harvest Settings Automation, which allows operators to quickly set concave clearance, fan speed, rotor speed, sieve clearance, and chaffer clearance based on various factors such as combine model and crop type.
Productivity enhancements target less experienced operators by reducing necessary interventions. The John Deere Operations Center offers mobile access to farm insights for better in-field decision-making during harvests.
Additional machine updates focus on maintaining productivity during long harvest days. John Deere has introduced JDLink Boost, a satellite connectivity solution ensuring seamless data transmission even in areas with poor cellular coverage. This supports advanced automation technologies and provides remote display access for quicker machine diagnostics.
For details on available updates for specific models or more information about John Deere's offerings, customers are encouraged to contact local dealers or visit deere.com.
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