John Deere Introduces SmartDetect™ Digital for Loaders – a Tool for Jobsite Managers

Mar 13, 2025

MOLINE, Ill. John Deere continues to add to its suite of jobsite technology solutions with the introduction of SmartDetect™ Digital for select mid-size and large-size loaders. Building on the success of SmartDetect, available as an option on select loaders, SmartDetect Digital—the digital license component—provides powerful insights that jobsite managers can incorporate into their safety programs.

"At John Deere, we're continuously innovating to help protect both the people operating our machines and those working around them," said Katie Voelliger, product marketing manager, John Deere. "SmartDetect Digital underscores our commitment to leveraging obstacle awareness technology, providing fleet supervisors the ability to receive notifications in near real-time when an incident occurs."

SmartDetect offers audible and visual alerts when objects, including bystanders, are detected behind the loader. It dynamically adjusts its alert system based on object proximity, escalating warnings as the machine gets closer to objects. With the addition of SmartDetect Digital, jobsite managers can respond more efficiently to jobsite layout and traffic.

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Video: MP270 Post Mower | NEW Ventrac Attachment

A New Way to Maintain Fence Rows

We're excited to introduce the Ventrac Post Mower, a unique attachment designed to transform one of the most time-consuming property maintenance tasks. Built exclusively for Ventrac, the Post Mower provides a faster, easier alternative to hours of string trimming, helping you maintain cleaner fence rows with less labor.

The Post Mower features a hydraulically driven 27-inch cutting deck that swings around fence posts while maintaining a consistent cut. Its tool-free design allows operators to quickly switch the mower from the left side of the tractor to the right, making it easy to work along either side of a fence line. Compatible with Ventrac 4520 and 4500 tractors, it requires only a standard front PTO and a single hydraulic outlet.

Whether you're maintaining farms, parks, equestrian facilities, solar installations, or other properties with extensive fencing, the Post Mower is designed to help you mow more often while spending less time on the job. Regular fence row maintenance helps prevent overgrowth, reduce saplings, and keep debris from interfering with electric fences, resulting in cleaner, better-looking properties throughout the season.

Like every Ventrac attachment, the Post Mower is designed to make the most of the Ventrac platform. Its front-mounted design provides excellent visibility and maneuverability, making it easier to navigate challenging terrain while keeping the cutting deck in full view of the operator.

The Ventrac Post Mower is available now. Contact your local Ventrac dealer or visit Ventrac.com to learn more and see how the Post Mower can transform the way you maintain fence rows.