Strategic partnership will enable machines equipped with John Deere SmartGrade™ greater access to Trimble technology ecosystem
, /PRNewswire/ — Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today a new strategic relationship with John Deere (NYSE: DE) that will accelerate the innovation and adoption of grade control technology for the construction industry. The availability of the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control technology integrated with the John Deere SmartGrade™ platform will make it easier for John Deere customers around the world to leverage the full benefits of machine control for increased productivity, efficiency and better decision making.
For more than a decade, John Deere has offered a Trimble Ready®option on select machines to simplify installation in the aftermarket. With this expanded relationship, select John Deere machines equipped with SmartGrade technology will make Trimble Earthworks available direct from the factory or as a field upgrade. This integration will allow machines equipped with SmartGrade to fit seamlessly into the Trimble …