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Precision AG Technology Smallridge Bros RTK

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Smallridge Bros RTK

Are you based in Cornwall?

We are offering our own RTK network signal giving customers repeatable accuracy across Cornwall.

Our network can be used with all makes of guidance equipment, all you need is RTK ready domeand modem.

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John Deere Mobile RTK

Not in the Cornwall area?

Don’t miss out, John Deere offers a RTK signal. Get in touch with our Farmsight Dept. to find out more.

The new John Deere mobile RTK signal is not only compatible with John Deere’s mRTK 45LTE Modem, but can also be received via our mahine’s built-in JDLink system.

Ultimate accuracy and repeatability

For precision farming rtk is your best solution for accuracy, repeatability and pull-in time, and eliminates global navigation satellite system drift.

Don’t miss out, John Deere offers a RTK signal. Get in touch with our Farmsight Dept. to find out more.

The new John Deere mobile RTK signal is not only compatible with John Deere’s mRTK 45LTE Modem, but can also be received via our mahine’s built-in JDLink system.

Long term repeatability and <1 min pull-in time

With RTK you only need to record field boundaries once. If you need this reatability for e.g. Section Control you will not want to come backend record boundaries every year. You will save time every day: full RTK accuracy is always available from the very start. It takes less than 1 minute.

Contact our farmsight dept. for more details.

The aims of Precision Ag are to increase machine performance by optimising operations in all tasks, using advanced telematics to monitor everything from fuel use to agronomic data. Increasing uptime by using Expert Alerts to predict component failure, remote machine diagnostics to reducing unnecessary service trips and improve first time fixes as well as maximising the output in the field, leading to cutting the costs of operation.

As technology continues to evolve it can bring added value to your operation, we at Smallridge Bros Ltd also evolve and work hard to bring added value to your operation. We are offer a selection of Precision Ag packages to help you. All packages renewed annually giving you peace of mind throughout the busier times.

At Smallridge Bros Ltd we are able to offer a wide range of Precision Ag products for all brands of machinery. These can be broken in to two categories:

Automation and Guidance

  • John Deere Displays and Receivers Integrated AutoTrac:

Precision Farming

  • John Deere Operations Centre
  • JDLink
  • Field Mapping
  • HarvestLab 3000
  • Metos UK Weather Stations and Crop Monitoring
  • Hummingbird Technologies
  • Prescription Maps

2630 Gen 3 Display

The John Deere GreenStar™ 3 (GS3) 2630 Display is a 26-cm (10.4-in.) colour display that features a full-colour touch screen for controlling a variety of precision applications, machines, and implements. The GS3 2630 Display also allows operators to set up multiple home pages and navigate to each home page easily and efficiently, all while other applications are in use. The GS3 2630 Display is specifically designed for producers who desire maximum efficiency, productivity, and premium features.

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4200 and 4600 Gen 4 Commander display

The John Deere GreenStar™ 3 (GS3) 2630 Display is a 26-cm (10.4-in.) colour display that features a full-colour touch screen for controlling a variety of precision applications, machines, and implements. The GS3 2630 Display also allows operators to set up multiple home pages and navigate to each home page easily and efficiently, all while other applications are in use. The GS3 2630 Display is specifically designed for producers who desire maximum efficiency, productivity, and premium features.

4200 and 4600 Gen 4 Command Center display

4240 Gen 4 Universal Display

The 4240 Universal Display provides the latest update and improved operating experience for legacy John Deere machines and mixed-fleet operators loaded with benefits such as documentation and variable-rate application functionality included in base price of the display, easy setup and start-up of operations, documentation and setup data exchange with John Deere Operations Center through Wireless Data Transfer (WDT) and the ability to precisely map and operate Section Control for all ISOBUS implements.

4240 Gen 4 Universal Display

4640 Gen 4 Universal Display

The 4640 offers the latest John Deere display technology offered in a moveable and user-friendly Gen 4 experience. Providing enhanced usability, increased performance, and greater operator choice, the 4640 Universal Display delivers value by offering all that is available with the 4240 as well as precision application of multiple products simultaneously with individual coverage maps and application points, fully automated headland turns with AutoTrac Turn Automation, passive AutoTrac implement guidance and the ability to share coverage map and guidance lines seamlessly with up to six machines.

4640 Gen 4 Universal Display

Gen 5 Universal Display

The G5 display replaces the 4240 Universal display and uses a larger 10.1 in. (25.65 cm), 1080p HD, capacitive touchscreen and can grow into a fully capable, movable precision ag display. Tied with a StarFire™ Position receiver, the G5 Universal display provides the power needed to perform all of John Deere’s precision ag features. The G5 display includes the following:

  • View your information with configurable run screens
  • Quickly access information with shortcuts
  • Straighten your rows with an optional AutoTrac License
  • Reduce overlap with optional Section Control License
  • Document data and send it to Operations Center for analysis with Data Sync
  • Help operators out from afar with Remote Display Access
  • Optional AutoTrac RowSense License when guidance accuracy is critical
  • Optional Advanced Licenses to make your day easier
  • 1 Analog Digital Input to improve your view of machines, implements, and fields
  • 2 Digital Video Inputs (Ethernet) for future use
  • RS232 Serial Ports to document and use prescriptions on third-party controllers
  • ISO VT and ISO Doc Compatibility to view and document third-party controllers
  • Expanded John Deere tractor compatibility (CCD)
  • Extended Monitor Capability puts more information available in one glance and more controls at your fingertips
Gen 5 Universal display

SF6000 Receiver

The SF6000 receiver is the only receiver offered by John Deere. This receiver comes as standard with the SF1 correction signal. SF1 gives industry leading free correction signal accuracy of ±15cm. It is then possible via and activation and subscription to move to SF3 correction signal giving ±3cm accuracy with seasonal repeatability. If better repeatability is required after this then RTK is available via several routes giving ±2.5cm accuracy.

SF6000 receiver

SF70000 Receiver

When it comes to large agricultural, small agriculture and turf customers, the StarFire 7500 receiver is precise – allowing for repeatable placement of machines, fertilizer, seed, and herbicides.

  • 100 percent increase in satellite constellations used by the receiver*
  • 17 percent greater accuracy*
  • Long-term repeatability (where applicable) vs. 9 months*
  • 73 percent reduction in pull-in time*
  • Universal offering that’s compatible with older and competitive equipment
  • Interchangeable: tillage, planting, spraying, and harvesting
  • *All comparisons made to the StarFire 6000 with SF3
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Integrated AutoTrac utilises factory installed hardware for the control of the tractor steering. AutoTrac offers increased productivity by being able to cover more ground, reduces overlap and maximizes input as well as reducing fatigue. Features such as Turn Automation can be used to enhance the productivity of the machine by completing the turns at the end of the field for you. You can learn more about the benefits of AutoTrac by clicking here.

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It is possible to fit the John Deere guidance system and displays into the majority of other branded machines without needing to fit the AutoTrac Universal steering wheel. As long as the machine is auto steer capable then utilising a communication box the John Deere display will talk to the machine steering controller and give AutoTrac.

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The AutoTrac Universal 300 steering kit allows operators to enjoy the benefits of automatic guidance on machines not equipped with the AutoTrac ready option from the factory. The AutoTrac Universal 300 is a bolt-on solution that provides automatic guidance in John Deere machines and many other brands. This universal guidance solution includes improvements to operator comfort, tracking performance, the resume switch and versatility. Pair the steering kit with a display, receiver and activation to operate automatic, hands-free guidance. The AutoTrac Universal 300 is approved in a number of vehicles not available with integrated AutoTrac, including open operator station machines. The AutoTrac Universal 300 is a great solution for producers looking for an economical guidance system.

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John Deere Operations Centre is the hub for all of your data. Whether this is machine data or agronomic data it can all be stored in one location. The capabilities of the John Deere Operations Centre are growing constantly with more and more providers being able to utilise the platform.

A key benefit of the John Deere Operations Centre is the ability for the seamless transfer of data between the machine and the cloud. This means that as a field is finished on the machine all the data is sent directly in to John Deere Operations Centre for you to view on the phone, tablet or computer. It is also possible to share the data for specific fields with other partners. For example if your agronomist wanted to see the yield data for a specific field then it is possible to share just that field with them.

If you have an older machine that wasn’t fitted with JDLink then that isn’t a problem either. It is possible to fit the hardware on to older machines to give all the features and advantages of JDLink.

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Remote Display Access allows us to give immediate support by connecting to your in-cab display. Once connected we can assist with setup of implements, troubleshooting and optimisation of your machine.

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With you consent, John Deere’s Expert Alerts system uses algorithms to predict certain upcoming issues before they arise. The generation of automated diagnostic and repair information allows us to take a proactive approach to machine maintenance which means less downtime for your machine and reduced repair costs. Alerts are sent through to the service manager who will investigate and get someone out to repair the machine at times even before a fault code or performance issue is identified.

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Service Advisor Remote is the tool that allows us to increase your machine uptime by identifying potential machine issues before they happen, reducing the need for diagnostic call outs. With your permission, Smallridge Bros highly trained technicians can remotely access the machine diagnostics system through JDLink to ensure its running at peak performance and help diagnose faults before making the journey out to the machine.

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Service Advisor Remote is the tool that allows us to increase your machine uptime by identifying potential machine issues before they happen, reducing the need for diagnostic call outs. With your permission, Smallridge Bros highly trained technicians can remotely access the machine diagnostics system through JDLink to ensure its running at peak performance and help diagnose faults before making the journey out to the machine.

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Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to analyse various constituents within harvested crops, silage or slurry (one sensor, three applications)

Enables automated length of cut adjustment based on dry matter content (crop harvesting)

Analysis of constituents not only during filling but also during application (slurry)

Use as laboratory unit at a storage facility or office allowing accurate feed rationing and livestock health.

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We are able to offer the full range of Metos UK weather stations and crop monitoring sensors.

  • These stations are very versatile and can be placed remotely in any field you would like
  • Solar and battery powered, so no wires required
  • GPS location with SIM card to send all the data remotely every hour
  • 14-day forecasting available
  • Disease models for 40+ different crops
  • Work planning tool to help identify the best dry conditions for hay or silage
  • Direct link to John Deere Operations Center
  • Visit Metos UK
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We have partnered with Humming bird technologies to offer a range of satellite and drone imagery and image processing of your crops.

  • Images used to identify health and growth of the crops
  • Allows variable rate nitrogen, seed, growth regulator, and herbicide maps to be created
  • Yield prediction for some crops
  • Counting and sizing of crops like lettuces
  • Direct link into John Deere Operations Center
  • Visit Hummingbird Tech
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Using the John Deere Operations Centre it is possible to create prescription maps to be used for drilling or fertiliser applications. These maps can be manually created if there are certain areas of the field that you want to adjust the drilled or applied rate. Using yield maps provided via the forager or combine a prescription map can be created to adjust the levels of nitrogen applied to certain areas of the field that may not of performed as well.

Maps can be produced to create complex designs such as those used for maize maze’s. Drawing the design on the John Deere Operations Centre allows you to choose how you would like the maze to work. This map can then be transferred to the drill that will switch on and off at the correct place to create the design.

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