John Deere announces MY24 updates for 7, 8 and 9 Series Tractors

OLATHE, Kan.— John Deere​ has announced MY24 updates for its lineup of 7, 8 and 9 Series Tractors that will help prepare them for the future of precision agriculture. Key updates include the new StarFire™ 7000 integrated GPS position receiver and an all-new G5^Plus CommandCenter™ Display. Both will be included as base equipment.

"We updated our largest John Deere​ tractors with new technology to help our customers achieve the highest levels of precision-ag efficiency and ease-of-use today, while ensuring their tractors are prepared to work autonomously in coming years," said Ryan Jardon, marketing manager for John Deere​.

The StarFire 7000 Receiver features five years of repeatability and 73% faster pull-in times, and is 17% more accurate when using SF-RTK when compared to previous models using SF3 signal. In addition, signal stability and reliability were improved and provide the highest level of guidance and accuracy ever offered by John Deere​. SF-RTK gives farmers year-over-year repeatability without the need for base stations.

Inside the cab, farmers will find the all-new G5^Plus CommandCenter Display (and optional G5^Plus Extended Monitor) that features a larger screen, increased processing power and faster file transfer times compared to previous displays. G5^Plus features a 35% larger viewing area and 1080p high-definition video resolution. The 12.8-inch touchscreen display and higher video resolution provide farmers with clear, bright and easy access to machine controls. AutoTrac™ guidance, and Section Control are now included in base equipment.

"Farmers can add the optional G5 Advanced package to take advantage of John Deere applications that include AutoTrac Turn Automation, AutoPath™, AutoTrac Implement Guidance, Machine Sync, and In-Field Data Sharing," said Jardon. "The G5 Advanced software license provides these valuable capabilities while providing lower up-front cost, gets better over time, and you only pay for what your farm needs. These applications help farmers cover more acres per day with less time and stress. The G5 Advanced package is available as a one- or three-year option from the factory. With G5^Plus farmers can be confident in knowing they're using the latest, most advanced features each year."