John Deere recently announced updates for 2025 models and included on 2026 models, with automation and efficiency to boost Australian farm productivity. These new features are designed to assist farmers to achieve better productivity with less intervention required by the machine operator. Improving productivity can be key to increasing profitability and these updates may be an ideal consideration for your business.
Deere’s Marketing Manager, Royce Bell said that the update would unlock the company’s combine harvesters’ full potential whether in crop variability, weed detection or with unloading grain. Assisting farmers to optimise their work time fully, especially where tight windows for harvesting exist.
John Deere Automation Updates
The automation updates include predictive ground speed automation where the speed adjusts automatically to the terrain. Prior to this automation, when working in sensitive areas, the auto feature needed to be disengaged. It can now be used with many crops including lentils, beans, wheat, barley, soybean, corn and peas. Cameras mounted on the cab detect weeds in the crops.
Productivity Enhancement from John Deere
The company has incorporated updates to enhance productivity with less intervention by the machine operator on the models in the 2026 range. A feature which allows farmers to ensure the quality of their harvest is maintained, without as much concern for the experience of their machine operator.
Another automation update is the AutoTrac Turn feature. This inclusion allows for ‘hands-free’ turning. The update automatically raises or lowers the front of the machine in response to triggers in the field. Reducing the possibility of starting a pass in the wrong position and missing crops.
With Operations Centre updates, farmers can monitor harvesting via their mobiles. These updates include a number of features, some such as HarvestLab, which was previously only available on certain models. From the middle of this year, the company will be offering JD Link Boost to Australian customers. A solution which enables operators to use the features where mobile reception is poor. A kit which can be ‘field-installed’ enables a machine to transmit the data in real time. Reducing issue diagnosing time and potentially, reducing any downtime for repairs.
New John Deere Equipment
A new 3-piece CAM reel has been released by the company to provide operators with the ability to capture as much of their crop as possible This front-end feature has dense pack fingers which provide for optimum performance with crops that can pose a challenge, including pulses.
Upgrades have also been made inside the cab. The 2026 model harvesters include an instructor seat which flips out of the way to use as a shelf when not required. These new models also have a dual USB-C charging module.
Acquiring John Deere Upgrades with Finance
To discuss what upgrades are available for your current harvester machinery, contact your JD dealer or catch up with them at an upcoming field day. We may have solutions to finance acquiring upgrades to existing machines that would suit these new automation features. Enabling current JD harvester owners to take full advantage of the efficiency and productivity gains on offer.
Upgrades that involve installing new software and technical systems onto existing machinery would not generally be considered as acceptable loan collateral and may have a low value for asset acquisition credit facilities. We can offer operators Unsecured Business Loans which can be used for a many general business expenses.
Brief one of our brokers on what the upgrade purchase entails and we will advise the most suitable loan, source the best quote, and arrange the financing for you.
John Deere 2026 Model Harvester and Header Finance Options
Operators considering securing a new Deere harvester from the 2026 range which include the upgrades as recently announced, can speak with us at any time about financing. Financing new assets is available with Chattel Mortgage, Leasing, Rent-to-Own, and Hire Purchase.
Planning to take on finance can start well ahead of the purchase using our current interest rates as a guide. Use the Finance Calculator to work up estimates and loan structure preferences based on the pricing obtained from Deere. With the markets tipping the Reserve Bank to announce cash rate cuts this year, we may see our lenders cut their asset finance rates in response. s
Pre-approved loans can be secured closer to the purchase timing and will be quoted on the best current rates we can secure from our large lender selection. Loans are available for all types of agricultural machinery, equipment and tech systems.
To discuss financing the purchase of the new John Deere harvester upgrades for your machines, contact Jade Equipment Finance on 1300 000 003.
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