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John Deere MachineFinder News Roundup: January 2022

2022 has officially arrived, and John Deere wasted no time in showcasing its innovativeness and dedication to offering its customers top-of-the-line equipment. During the month of January, the company announced new offerings, added to its Startup Collaborator Program, and received several AE50 awards. Learn more about these exciting accomplishments and how they helped John Deere ring in the new year on a high note.

John Deere MachineFinder News Roundup: January 2022

John Deere Unveils Autonomous Tractor at CES 2022

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At CES 2022, which took place in early January, John Deere revealed its autonomous tractor – this machine combines the company’s 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, and GPS guidance system to ensure producers have access to the most refined technology in the industry. The tractor also has six pairs of stereo cameras for 360-degree obstacle detection and distance calculation. Additionally, it continuously checks its position relative to a geofence to ensure it operates where it’s supposed to. What’s more, positioning is within less than an inch of accuracy.

To learn more about the unveiling of the new John Deere autonomous tractor, check out this article.

John Deere Introduces 2 New Signature Edition Gator UVs

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Next up in the list of exciting John Deere announcements was the introduction of the new XUV835R Signature Edition Gator™ Utility Vehicle and the XUV865R Signature Edition Gator Utility Vehicle. Both vehicles will be premium models offering a range of features, such as a climate-controlled cab and four-wheel drive in order to meet the demand for UVs with more premium, automotive-inspired features. 

 

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