The path to digital transformation in the heavy construction industry just got a little smoother, thanks to a strategic partnership between John Deere and Leica Geosystems that brings significant enhancements to John Deere SmartGrade™ enabled equipment.
According to Mark Colvin, senior product manager, grade management, John Deere, "The availability of SmartGrade™ with Leica solution allows John Deere and our dealers to participate and support various job sites while meeting the technology needs of our customers.” "Working with Leica Geosystems is a tremendous opportunity, as their advanced technology solutions, paired with the power and performance of the John Deere construction equipment line-up, make for a highly productive, efficient, and seamless job site for our customers."
The global partnership will leverage Leica Geosystems’ storied sensors and technology to improve the usability and functionality of John Deere’s SmartGrade™ lineup. Furthermore, the partnership will align the brands' innovation and product development initiatives to create additional solutions that will increase productivity, reduce field passes, and improve safety on job sites.
Leica, a Hexagon company, is well-known for the accuracy and precision of its measurement products. The company’s software and services will be available on select 2024 John Deere construction equipment models.
For more information on specific Leica enabled SmartGrade™ equipment, contact a local John Deere dealer.