Video: John Deere 8R and 9R Go Fully Autonomous
John Deere’s new autonomous tillage solution, designed for large tractors and advanced field operations, uses a 360° perception setup with 16 cameras to monitor the field and detect obstacles while operating without a driver in the cab.
This system is compatible with 2021½ and newer 8R and 2022 and newer 9R tractors.
Key capabilities:
— G5 Display and G5 Advanced package for guidance lines, machine control, and automated turning
— Operation Center Mobile app to start, monitor, and adjust tillage depth and speed from an Android or iPhone
— Compatibility with 2017 and newer John Deere tillage tools, such as field cultivators, vertical tillage, and chisel plows
The autonomous tractor pairs with an autonomy-ready tillage implement, equipped with a StarFire receiver for precise positioning.
Together, the tractor, tillage tool, and technology stack—G5 Advanced, AutoPath, AutoTrac, and StarFire—deliver a complete, integrated solution for hands-free tillage.
Michael Porter with John Deere provides a complete overview of this system!