With the non-John Deere guidance system compatibility activation, third-party guidance systems can be used with John Deere steering system components such as the steering valve, wheel angle sensor, and steering control unit found in 6R, 7R, 8R, 9R, and 9RX Series Tractors. For model year 2011 to 2019, 7R/8R/9R with ActiveCommand Steering (ACS), 8RT, 9RT, or 9RX Tractors, see DTAC solution 118854.
The activation from John Deere enables communication between the non-John Deere guidance system and the tractor. Tractor owners who are interested in this technology should consult with a guidance system supplier for compatibility information as additional hardware, harnesses, and software from the supplier is also required for a fully functional system.
The chart below details which tractors will require this activation to operate a non-John Deere guidance system.
Non-John Deere guidance activations
Model year 2011
7R Tractors 8R Tractors 8RT Tractors
Model year 2012 and newer
6R Tractors* 7R Tractors 8R and 8RT Tractors 9R and 9RX Tractors
*6R Series Tractors also require iTEC™ headland management system (in base on Waterloo-produced 6Rs and optional equipment on Mannheim-produced 6Rs produced before model year 2015).
