John Deere expands automation in X9 and S7 combines to 2027.

John Deere has announced updates to its 2027 model year X9 and S7 combines and its line of platforms in the United States. The manufacturer has incorporated new features for automation, threshing, grain handling, and operation.

Harvest Settings Automation now operates with six new crops: lentils, peas, rye, triticale, oats, and sunflowers. The system already supported corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, canola, and rice. The technology automatically adjusts concave opening, rotor rotation, fan speed, sieve opening, and straw walker opening. The operator sets limits for grain loss, foreign material, and broken grains. The system maintains the parameters within the defined limits based on the machine model, crop type, and geolocation.

Predictive Ground Speed ​​Automation is also receiving updates. The system controls travel speed based on crop height and biomass. It uses satellite imagery before harvest and cameras installed in the cab during operation. The system considers terrain maps to adjust speed in sensitive areas. For 2027, the manufacturer includes Green Crop Detection. This feature identifies green plants in mature crops using a trained algorithm and greater processing capacity. The function adjusts speed in response to a greater variation in conditions.

Machines equipped with Predictive Ground Speed ​​Automation now accept productivity targets defined by the operator. The system links speed and grain quality. The adjustment aims to keep losses within acceptable levels. The manufacturer has integrated the speed and harvesting adjustment systems. This integration allows for a joint response to the parameters defined by the producer.

Upgrade packages

The company is launching Precision Upgrade Combine Automation packages. Customers who purchased the Select package on S7 or X9 models from model year 2025 or newer can upgrade to the Premium or Ultimate versions. Those who purchased the Premium version can upgrade to Ultimate. The kits unlock advanced automation features without the need for a new machine.

Among the new features, the 2027 model year X9 comes standard with a pre-cut opening in the clean grain elevator for HarvestLab installation. The X9 and S7 series can be fitted with JDLink Boost as standard. The receiver ensures satellite connectivity in areas without mobile signal. The system transmits data in real time to the John Deere Operations Center.

The manufacturer includes an option for an electrically operated ladder on the X9 and S7. The X9 receives a 35-foot discharge tube. This component increases the distance between the platform and the tube by 1,22 meters, allowing the machine to accept wider platforms. The company offers an optional 550-bushel grain tank on the X9. This component increases the interval between discharges and includes reinforced final drive reducers.

In the platform line, the company is launching the CF27 with 27 rows and 20-inch spacing. The 2027 platforms can be automated to control the husking plates and the rear axle rotation. This feature aims to increase productivity and reduce grain losses.