John Deere adds JDLink option to new equipment

The telematics are available on the G-Series skid-steers and compact track loaders.

MOLINE, Ill. – Every day, professionals use insights from John Deere WorkSight technology solutions to help them optimize machines, uptime, job sites and, ultimately, their bottom line. At its heart is JDLink, John Deere’s telematics system. For the first time, JDLink is available as a factory-installed option on all new large-frame G-Series skid-steers (330G, 332G) and compact track loaders (331G, 333G). JDLink remotely connects owners and managers to their equipment, providing valuable insight needed to increase profit on every job site. 

The telematics solution is installed as the machine is being built in Dubuque, Iowa, and is an alternative solution to the commonly known aftermarket “slap and track” method. Increased vehicle security is the top benefit from JDLink for compact equipment. Smaller machines have some of the highest theft rates for construction machines. JDLink enables geofencing (virtual boundaries) and curfews (time frames) that provide an instant alert if the machine is out of customer-defined bounds. 

Customers also like to remotely monitor fuel and DEF to know when a machine needs refueling. Customers can use hours and location to track and manage preventative maintenance in the in-base Maintenance Manager application that includes a single click for online parts ordering from their local John Deere dealer. The factory option on the large-frame G-Series models empowers customers to optimize their machines, uptime and job site. 

Machine optimization
JDLink allows customers to see machines that are idling excessively, inactive, running at very high loads for long periods of time or moving when they shouldn't be. Specific to the large-frame G-Series machines, it offers:
• Increased security from virtual geofencing and curfew 
• The ability to compare multiple machine utilizations and fuel burn rates to share best operational practices
• Enhanced reporting for on-screen visualization or exporting of data for additional analysis

Uptime optimization 
These solutions can also serve as helpful maintenance assistants whether a customer is responsible for a large fleet spread across many locations or a single machine within sight. JD Link provides: 
• Insights to identify when a machine needs attention
• Diagnostic trouble code alerts that are easy to understand and are actionable  
• Improved uptime with a robust maintenance planning tool called Maintenance Manager
• Efficient and accurate parts ordering through integration with online parts store 

Job site optimization 
Once the information from a large-frame G-Series machine reaches the JDLink Dashboard, customers and dealer personnel have an easy way to manage machine location, alerts, engine hours, maintenance and JDLink Ultimate data, which includes productivity and efficiency utilization. 

This enables:
• Integrated planning for job site operations and project management
• Valuable insights into operator performance to identify training gaps 
• Increased machine availability through improved maintenance planning and tracking

To learn more, visit www.johndeere.com or contact your local John Deere dealer.
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