John Deere has introduced a suite of automation technologies at bauma 2022. Customers in various European markets can utilize several solutions, such as Premium Circle technology and the full John Deere portfolio of Grade Management capabilities. These fully programmable and versatile features are designed for construction projects.
“Our customers face many complex challenges on the jobsite every day and by introducing features that help ease the learning curve and reduce rework, operators can get to the next job faster, increasing their bottom line,” said Matt Goedert, solutions marketing manager, John Deere. “Our ultimate goal is to provide customers with technology tools that support their desire to be more efficient on the job, and our portfolio of automation features does exactly that.”
Now available in various European markets is Premium Circle. The fully sealed bearing and pinion helps minimize maintenance costs and downtime by eliminating wear inserts, so that the circle remains tight during operation, while boosting circle torque and speed.
Customers can also leverage two additional offerings: Machine Presets and Auto-Gain for John Deere’s cross slope system. Machine Presets enable multiple functions to be programmed into one button. Functions such as automatically stowing the blade or ripper, turning on lights or beacons, engaging Auto Shift and many more can be completed simultaneously with the touch of a button. Auto-Gain automatically adjusts the blades responsiveness on the fly when using Cross Slope based on the operating conditions, eliminating the need for operators to make manual adjustments. In addition, Auto-Gain technology supports operators by controlling blade movement in ever-changing conditions.
Auto-Shift PLUS allows for machines to come to a complete stop without stalling, helping minimize fatigue while cutting smoothly around obstacles or structures. Operators can control ground speed, come to a complete stop and start moving the machine by only using the throttle and brake. Whether transporting the machine or completing any grading task, Auto-Shift PLUS simplifies operation.
