September 25, 2006 - If you’ve been looking for a John Deere automatic guidance solution for equipment you already own, your wait is over. Introducing the guidance solution for older vehicles and select model headers: the GreenStar™ AutoTrac™ Universal Steering Kit.

“Now we’re offering an automatic guidance solution for your harvesting equipment,” says John Henchy, Division Manager – Product Development, John Deere  Limited. “The AutoTrac™ Universal Steering Kit will make it possible to run assisted-steering systems on John Deere and Case Axial Flow combines with additional brands being tested for approval.”

“This is a great way to improve driver operator effectiveness and alertness during the long hot days of harvest,” he continued. “And at the same time improve hourly productivity by being able to consistently use the full platform crop cutting capacity.”

AutoTrac™ Universal Steering Kit is the mobile Automatic Guidance solution from John Deere that functions on many different vehicle platforms and with a choice of accuracy levels. Customers can leverage the investment in AutoTrac™ across more equipment in their fleet year around. What’s more, customers have the opportunity to increase the productivity of their older equipment and even non-John Deere equipment by incorporating the AutoTrac™ Universal Steering Kit into their operation.

More than 300 models of tractors, sprayers, windrowers, combine harvesters, and other vehicles are planned to be approved for AutoTrac™ Universal Steering Kit in 2006. For harvest, kits will be available for John Deere 9X00, 9X10, 9X50, 9X60 and Case Axial Flow models. You can check for future vehicle approvals at www.stellarsupport.com by following the links to AutoTrac™ Universal and then AutoTrac™ Universal Platform Approval Schedule.

“A customer who makes an investment in AutoTrac™ today will be able to use the GreenStar™ components and the AutoTrac™ activation for future approved vehicles,” Henchy said. “Once you’ve experienced the time and money saving advantages of a hands-free guidance system, you’ll want to use it on all your equipment.”

For more information on John Deere products call into your local John Deere Dealer, FREECALL 1800 800 981 in Australia and 0800 303 100 in New Zealand or visit our Web site at www.deere.com.au.

High Resolution Image - Harvester with GreenStar™ AutoTrac™ (large file)