If you are keen to use RTK precision, but have so far been put off by the higher initial investment, then you might like to know that John Deere’s new StarFire 7000 receiver provides an accuracy of +/-2.5cm without having to invest in any extra hardware. Customers also benefit from better satellite network coverage.
The new unit comes with a new StarFire RTK correction signal, which can be activated by purchasing a renewable licence. With a pull-in time of fewer than 10 minutes, field work can start up to three times faster than before, is the claim, and recorded field boundaries have a repeatability of at least five years.
Like the previous models, the new receiver offers the free SF1 correction signal as standard and can be upgraded to radio and mobile RTK. The StarFire 7000 receives Galileo and Beidou satellite signals in addition to GPS and Glonass.
Available in both universal and integrated versions, the latter is built directly into the roof of the machine from the factory. Compatible with new and existing machines, handles on the sides of the universal receiver make it easier to move from machine to machine or to an implement.
A PIN code set up is available to make the universal receiver less attractive for thieves. Additional protection with a mechanical lockable kit is available, and the receiver can be removed and stored.
The new StarFire 7000 will be available to order as an integrated version with 2023 model year X-series combines. The universal retrofit solution will be available at the end of this year.
