- GreenStar™ - The GreenStar AutoTrac System is a hands-free
steering system for straight-line operations. Since it's accurate
within inches with the new RTK System or +/- 4 inches with the
new SF2 signal, it's ideal for use in tillage, spraying, and seeding
operations.The new working range for AutoTrac (.3 mph to 18.6
mph) lets the operator choose what speed is right for them to
obtain maximum in-field productivity. AutoTrac now can be activated
while the tractor is in neutral and is ready when put in either
forward or reverse gear. The new reverse operating mode allows
the operator to activate in reverse or shuttle through neutral
and AutoTrac backwards for 45 seconds.
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- A prototype futuristic tractor, like the one shown at right, uses computers and signals from satellites
to drive programmed routes without a human driver aboard.
The vehicle receives signals from global positioning system satellites
via two 6-inch domes on top. Two antennas on the rear receive
signals from a computer on the ground that holds the master plan
for the machine's assignment and allows a human to monitor the
work remotely. The antennas can also be used if the operator wants
to use a joystick to steer the vehicle in or out of its storage
shed because the satellite signals won't penetrate buildings or
heavy foliage. Out in the open, the tractor will follow programmed
routes and electronic maps of the work area, using information
from satellites to determine its location and driving at speeds
preset by the computer. Deere engineers are convinced the day of the driverless tractor
will come for some agricultural jobs such as orchard spraying
and, perhaps, fall tillage. This autonomous machine is still in
development and not available for sale.
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- Hybrid Power and Advanced Energy Solutions - Deere's Research
and Development efforts include exploring the benefits of Hybrid
Electric Power, future power systems and the use of new and alternative
fuels for our future products. Shown at the right is our latest demonstration hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicle that was delivered to Canada’s Hydrogen Village in Toronto in 2005. The vehicle
is emissions free and runs on pure Hydrogen fuel.
Deere's first hybrid product, the award winning 2500E Greens Mower was introduced to the market in 2005. This new product powers
the cutting reels with electric power eliminating all of the hydraulic
oil leak potential present in older machines.
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- M-Gator™ Utility Vehicles - John Deere has joined
forces with the United States military to build a rugged defense
vehicle.
- Satellite and StarFire™ - StarFire is a global position
tracking system added to John Deere equipment that can predict
and maintain accuracy within 2cm.
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- John Deere Agri Services develops and provides knowledge-based products and services to meet the needs of a wide array of customer groups in the agri-food and fiber supply chain. John Deere recently merged several technology-based operating units, including AGRIS, the leading provider of information technology products and services to the worldwide agribusiness industry.
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- Service ADVISOR™ - The Service ADVISOR application provides
technicians the ability to connect directly to a machine for interactive
calibration, controller programming, and diagnostics. It also
offers Controller Programming, a new state of the art capability
not previously available for all the machines with on-board computer
networks.
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- AutoTrac™ - AutoTrac is easy to use. First, set the first
pass (Track 0) from the GreenStar display. The system will "draw"
lines that are parallel to Track 0. Simply press a button on your
tractor's CommandARM(TM), and AutoTrac will steer your tractor
down these parallel lines. Once you are at the end of the row
simply turn the tractor around press the Resume switch on the
tractor's CommandARM and let go of the wheel.
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