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JOHN DEERE IGUIDE ADDS ACCURACY WHEN FARMING ON SLOPES
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LENEXA, KS (August 17, 2006) — Assisted-steering systems, such as John Deere GreenStar™ AutoTrac, have helped growers become more efficient in their operations by reducing passes through the field, saving fuel, and reducing operator fatigue. For operations on hillsides or contour field conditions, however, there is a tendency for slippage downhill by the implement that can take the machinery off track when making passes through the field. John Deere introduces iGuide, the new implement guidance system, to help overcome implement drift and bring more accuracy to AutoTrac operations.
"iGuide is a new system that shifts the tractor to guide an implement such as a field cultivator, planter, or pull-type sprayer over the correct path and automatically compensates for implement drift," says Seth Crawford, manager, marketing, AMS. "This system adds even more value to AutoTrac by increasing accuracy with every pass through the field. The end results are minimized skips and overlap and a reduction in overall input costs."
This new system is compatible with John Deere AutoTrac integrated vehicles with GreenStar™ 2 systems, except 9000 Series Tractors and tracked tractors. It will be available for limited release at a later date.
For more information, visit our Web site at www.JohnDeere.com/Ag or contact your local John Deere dealer.
John Deere (Deere & Company —NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment; a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care; and a major manufacturer of construction equipment. Additionally, John Deere manufactures engines used in heavy equipment and provides financial services and other related activities that support the core businesses. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has established a heritage of quality products and services providing performance that endures to customers worldwide.
For More Information, Contact:
Barry E. Nelson
Manager, Public Relations
Deere & Company
Ph: 913-310-8324
Fax: 913-310-8394
E-mail: NelsonBarryE@JohnDeere.com
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