John Deere Precision Upgrades offers the Precision Essentials Program that is targeted at upgrading your whole-farm precision ag technology operating system.
The Precision Essentials Program offers a whole new way of moving customers forward in technology adoption on their farm. This is a new business model for hardware and software, lowering the upfront cost so customers can adopt the latest technology quickly while giving them the flexibility to only pay for what their farm needs.
What is included in the Precision Essentials Program?
Customers have an option on how they want to purchase their precision ag components and software from John Deere, through the Precision Essentials Program or the traditional business model. John Deere is dedicated to helping customers move forward in their precision ag journey and experience the benefits of hardware and software updates found in the G5 and G5Plus Display, StarFire™ Universal Receivers, and M and R Modems.
Program structure
With a one-time purchase price for John Deere’s Precision Essentials Hardware kit, customers choose from one of the two hardware kit options to outfit their fleet with the latest technology.
| Hardware kit options |
Price |
| G5 Display, Starfire 7500 Receiver, M or R Modem |
$2,650 |
| G5Plus Display, StarFire 7500 Receiver, M or R Modem |
$3,200 |
In addition to one of the Essentials hardware kits, customers select one of the following renewable license offerings:
License |
Features |
Price |
AutoTrac™ License* |
AutoTrac |
New kit purchase: $1,900 / machine / 2 years Renewal: $950 / machine / year |
Essentials License |
AutoTrac, Section Control, Row Sense |
$2,000 / machine / year |
SF-RTK License (only added to AutoTrac or Essential License) |
SF-RTK |
$1,500 / machine / year |
Advanced License |
AutoTrac, Section Control, Row Sense, In-Field Data Sharing, Implement Guidance, Turn Automation, Machine Sync, AutoPath™, Idle Reasons, SF-RTK |
$4,250 / machine / year |
NOTES:
- *When purchasing a new Precision Essentials kit along with the AutoTrac License, you are required to maintain the license for 2 years at an annual cost of $950, totaling $1,900 upfront. After the initial 2-year period, you can opt for annual payments of $950, providing flexibility to continue, upgrade to a license with additional features, or discontinue renewal. For customers who previously acquired the Precision Essentials kit, there is no 2-year payment requirement; you may purchase the AutoTrac License on an annual basis immediately.
- Pricing for Precision Essentials Hardware Kit, AutoTrac License, Essentials License, and Advanced License is current as of 3 February 2025 and subject to change. Please reference Build & Price to confirm current pricing.
- Selection of one of the above licenses is required at time of order.
- With the AutoTrac and Essentials License purchase, customers would have the option to purchase a 1-year SF-RTK License and Advanced License at any point during the year.
- The G5 and G5Plus Universal display included with this package will NOT be able to add a Permanent License for AutoTrac, Section Control, or RowSense. To utilize these features, customers will need to purchase a yearly renewable license.
