Autonomous 8R and 2430 in the field
Technology should be simple to maximize full potential, autonomy shouldn’t be different. With autonomous farming solutions on the horizon, many customers are wondering what they should do to ensure the tillage equipment they are purchasing today will be READY to operate autonomously.
Autonomy Ready includes known and available integrated components, allowing customers to save time and money when adding the fully autonomous tillage solution hardware. The components included from the factory are:
- Implement lights
- Receiver mast
- Implement receiver harness
Please reference the chart below for model availability.
Model |
Autonomy Ready Tillage (in-base) |
Applicable Machine Widths |
2430 |
X |
All widths, except 14 ft, 0 in. to 17 ft, 8 in models |
CC Series |
X |
All widths |
HSD Series |
X |
All widths |
2660VT |
X |
25 ft, 5 in. to 49 ft, 6 in. models |
2230 |
X |
Up to 64 ft |
Additional Autonomy Key Enablers (included in base):
*HSD Series does not include the Active feature, but is Autonomy ready
Universal StarFire™ 7500 receiver will need to be purchased separately for autonomous tillage operation.
As John Deere continues to develop the fully autonomous solution, additional requirements will be required. For the most up to date information on autonomy and additional key enablers, please visit the John Deere Autonomous Tillage Launch Center or John Deere Autonomy homepage. For more information on Autonomy Ready Large Tractors, please visit the Large Tractor Sales Manual.