WHAT IS A PERFORMANCE UPGRADE KIT?
John Deere Performance Upgrade Kits provide options to retrofit existing equipment, such as sprayers, with many of the new technology offerings from John Deere. You are able to utilize your existing sprayer and add the latest technology, enabling features such as individual nozzle control, AutoTrac Vision and RowSense, See and Spray, and many others.
WHY CHOOSE A PERFORMANCE UPGRADE KIT FROM JOHN DEERE?
John Deere is a leader in sprayer technology. Historically, to get the latest technology, you had to purchase a new sprayer from John Deere. However, that has changed with the introduction of performance upgrade kits that allow you to retrofit existing equipment. You can now realize the many benefits of industry-leading technology on a piece of equipment you already own.
Performance upgrade kits provide many benefits, such as:
- Get the benefits of a new machine without the new machine price tag.
- Extend your equipment life cycle and ROI.
- Free up capital to invest in other equipment improvements or other areas of your operation.
BENEFITS OF JOHN DEERE OVER THE COMPETITION
There are many benefits to choosing a John Deere performance upgrade kit over offerings from competitors. In addition to higher-performing technology, other benefits include increased machine uptime, reduced cab clutter, improved resale value, and superior dealer support.
TECHNOLOGY
John Deere has one of the most extensive and complete sprayer product portfolios on the market. Not only does John Deere engineer and manufacture exceptional sprayers and technology, much of this technology is now available as Performance Upgrades for machines growers already own. This allows growers to realize the benefits of technology such as individual nozzle control, see and spray, boom extensions, and many others. All of these technologies improve sprayer performance, thereby improving spray efficacy, and increase productivity.
INCREASED MACHINE UPTIME
With upgrades such as mobile telematics gateways (MTGs) and JDLink, machine uptime is increased. These technologies allow for programs such as Connected Support and Expert Alerts, where machine health information can be monitored remotely and downtime can be predicted. This allows for preventative maintenance to be scheduled, reducing the incidence of downtime and costly repairs when it matters most.
REDUCED CAB CLUTTER
In many cases, when retrofitting machines with offerings from competitors, additional displays, wiring harnesses, and other equipment will need to be added. These add significantly to cab clutter and require operators to be familiar with multiple systems. In contrast, John Deere performance upgrades are designed to be fully integrated. This allows upgrades in many cases to be “plug and play” and be accessible from the existing in-cab display. This keeps cab clutter to a minimum and simplifies the operator experience.
HIGHER RESALE VALUE
Choosing John Deere performance upgrades over competitive offerings will increase the trade and resale value of your sprayer. Whether you’re trading at your local John Deere dealership, or selling to another grower, having genuine John Deere performance upgrades will result in more money in your pocket and a smoother valuation and selling experience.
DEALER SUPPORT
Many dealers for competitive retrofit options are small independent businesses. While some certainly do provide good after-sales support, many do not have the infrastructure or manpower to install equipment in a timely manner and provide after-sales service and support of equipment. On the other hand, https://theleakdetectionpros.com/ are equipped to provide excellent and timely best slab leak repair in CA and support.
AGRONOMIC BENEFITS
There are many potential agronomic benefits to upgrading your current sprayer with a performance upgrade kit. These benefits could include improved control of pests, weeds and disease, 4R Nutrient Management, minimizing off target movement of products, and improved yield.
AVAILABLE SPRAYER PERFORMANCE UPGRADE KITS
NOZZLE PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
ExactApply Nozzle Bodies
Utilize the most advanced spraying technology on the market with ExactApply. ExactApply improves spray quality by allowing for individual nozzle control, pulse width modulation (PWM) at 30hz, turn compensation, and more consistent droplet sizes.
Individual Nozzle Control Pro
Enable features such as individual nozzle control, pulse width modulation (PWM) at 15 hz, and turn compensation in a less expensive and more simplified package than ExactApply.
TARGETED SPRAY PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
See & Spray Select
Reduce herbicide use by an average of 77% in fallow fields by spraying product only when weeds are detected. This allows for more complex product mixtures to be used, which may help reduce the instance of herbicide-resistant weeds while reducing costs.
AUTOTRAC PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
AutoTrac Vision
Experience improved guidance in post-emergence fields planted without AutoTrac or that experienced planter drift. Additionally, technology such as AutoTrac Vision frees up operators to focus on other important tasks in the machine, reducing fatigue and stress.
AutoTrac RowSense
Reduce operator fatigue and stress, minimize crop damage, and apply at higher speeds in post-emergence and late-season applications in corn.
BOOM PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
BoomTrac Pro 2
Maintain the booms vertical and horizontal positions for more precise and consistent spray and less damage to crops and the machine.
Boom Extensions
Increase the width of 90’ or 100’ sprayers to 120’ with a boom extension kit, significantly increasing productivity. The kit includes inner, outer, and breakaway sections.
Hagie R120 Booms
Improve machine balance and reduce compaction with a lighter weight boom that maintains the strength of steel.
PRODUCT DELIVERY PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
Direct Injection
Simplify complex chemical mixtures while safeguarding health and reducing the risk of contamination by injecting products directly into the boom.
Pressure Recirculation and Product Reclaim
Reduce the risk of contamination and increase equipment longevity through improved cleanout procedures. More efficient use of product will also result in cost savings.
Express Boom Assembly
Replace aged booms and nozzle bodies with stainless steel booms and high-flow 5-way nozzles, allowing for greater flexibility, adjustability, and longevity of equipment.
FERTILIZER DELIVERY PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
360 Y-Drops
Boost crop performance and nutrient use efficiency by applying nutrients in-season when the crops need them the most. This minimizes nutrient loss and protects your investment in fertilizer.
Hagie Nitrogen Toolbar
Improve crop performance and yield by sidedressing nitrogen as needed during the season with Hagie’s nitrogen toolbar. This system injects nitrogen fertilizer into the soil, minimizing nutrient loss and protecting the investment made in fertilizer.
DRY SPREADER PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
New Leader DS20 Dry Spinner Spreader
Add flexibility to your sprayer by converting 400- and 600-series sprayers to a dry spreader capable of holding 6.6 tons of dry fertilizer. The spreader can variable rate apply two different products at the same time at widths up to 105-feet wide.
New Leader DS30 Dry Spinner Spreader
Increase the dry fertilizer capacity of the dry spreader conversion to 9 tons for 600-series sprayers. The spreader can variable rate apply two different products at the same time at widths up to 105-feet wide.
DECISION-MAKING PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
Mobile Weather
Protect your operation with additional insight on weather conditions, such as temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and humidity, to ensure compliance with product labels. Additionally, the system will provide a means to create detailed records for compliance reporting or requests.
PRODUCT CONTROL PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
Rate Controller 2000
Control liquid and dry product applications in sprayers, spreaders, air carts, and many other types of equipment. The rate controller allows for dedicated or simultaneous control of liquid and dry applications and variable rate prescriptions. It also allows for applications to be documented, which can then be viewed in the display and the John Deere Operations Center.
CONNECTIVITY PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
Machine Sync
Increase efficiency when running multiple machines in the same field by sharing guidance lines and coverage maps. This helps ensure all of the field gets sprayed and assists with practices such as controlled traffic.
4G MTG
Enable wireless communication, providing the ability to capture and send telematics information, such as machine health, location, remote diagnostics and software updates. The MTG also allows for the ability to wirelessly send prescriptions and as-applied maps.
CONCLUSION
John Deere Performance Upgrade Kits provide many options to retrofit existing equipment and experience the benefits of the latest sprayer technology. These technologies unlock the same features as purchasing a new sprayer, but at a more affordable price point. To learn more about performance upgrade kits and giving your sprayer new life, visit your local Platte Valley Equipment location and speak with an account manager.