John Deere has just announced a host of major updates to its machinery lineup that will help growers work more acres with greater precision and efficiency. Recent product rollouts include significant upgrades to See and Spray technology, faster and more autonomous tillage tools, and new high speed disk sizes that meet the needs of modern farming operations.

See and Spray Gets Smarter and Faster

John Deere’s precision spray technology took a big step forward with the introduction of See and Spray Gen 2 for model year 2027 sprayers. This next generation brings expanded crop coverage, allowing the system to manage weeds in crops such as wheat, barley, canola, peanuts, and sugar beets, in addition to traditional row crops. Farmers now have more flexibility with single-tank or dual-product configurations, and options like variable-rate application built in. See and Spray machines can automatically adjust application rates between operator-set thresholds based on real-time biomass detection, helping reduce unnecessary product use while optimizing weed control. For growers who need to work longer days, optional full-boom lighting enables targeted spraying at night. Camera and processing upgrades increase detection accuracy and make the system more effective at identifying weeds down to one-fourth of an inch. New four-wheel steering on the 400 series sprayers improves maneuverability around headlands and other tight spots. Model year 2027 sprayers also have increased top speeds in certain modes, allowing operators to cover ground faster when application windows are tight. The updated camera layout and new hardware configuration reduce dust interference and increase reliability in tough field conditions.

Faster Tillage and Autonomy Ready Tools

On the tillage front, John Deere is expanding capabilities to help growers cover more acres in less time. High-speed disk tools in the new HSD Series are designed to operate up to 14 miles per hour and are available in a range of widths from about 25 feet to 45 feet. These tools improve residue flow and field finish by adding space between the disk and finishing basket and increasing frame strength for durability. Units are factory-equipped with autonomy-ready components, including a receiver mast, wiring harness, and lighting package, making them ready to connect with autonomous tractors when growers are ready to add that technology. Deere is also rolling out autonomy-ready options for other tillage equipment, including combination rippers and large-field cultivators. This gives farmers the ability to integrate automated field work and reduce hands-on time.

New High Speed Disk Sizes for Bigger Jobs

The expanded HSD Series includes multiple sizes of high-speed disks to fit a wide range of operations. Smaller models fold to narrow transport widths, while the larger 39, 42, and 45-foot units fold to a 16-foot transport width for easier road travel. Across the lineup, the added residue flow improvements and robust build help reduce plugging in high residue conditions and let growers work at higher ground speeds without sacrificing field finish. Deere engineers also added autonomy-ready support so these disks can be part of future driverless tillage solutions when paired with appropriate tractors and guidance systems.

What This Means for Farmers

Taken together, these enhancements show John Deere’s direction toward smarter, faster machines that give growers more control over how they manage their fields. From precision spraying that targets weeds more accurately to tillage tools that move more acres with less effort, the latest Deere offerings help producers stay productive in changing field and labor environments. These upgrades also lay the groundwork for more autonomous operations in the future, letting farmers plan for technology adoption on their terms.