John Deere has released a new
4640 Universal Display to use John Deere applications, including AutoTrac, documentation, and Section Control, in a portable display that has the latest internal components, design and user interface. Speaking of those internals, the new 4640 features the latest John Deere
Generation 4 Operating System, which has better data collection, increased application functionality, and greater choice for monitoring and managing many tractor-driven field operations.
The 4640 Universal Display provides improved documentation for high-speed planting and nutrient applications, coupled with the latest data syncing functionalities for increased on-board/off-board flexibility. Additional enhancements include the ability to more accurately map and operate Section Control to precisely apply multiple products simultaneously with individual coverage maps and application points.
Other new features include:
- Import new customer and product information without the risk of overwriting existing client/farm/field and guidance line information
- Expanded suite of Precision Ag Core applications, including AutoTrac, Section Control and documentation
- Wireless data transfer (WDT) with the “data sync” feature for automatic transmission of work documentation to the John Deere Operations Center
- A power button has been added to the back of the 4640 Display so operators can shut the display off or reboot without powering down the tractor
- Reduced set up and start up time for the display
- Display navigation has been improved, thus making it easier to learn and fewer operator mistakes
"The new 4640 Universal Display provides a transportable, easy-to-operate solution for customers with the John Deere Generation 4 operating system. Some enhancements built into the display include more on-screen help and diagnostic information to keep operators running and informed of their display capabilities; simplified Work Setup app with page-by-page navigation; and greater user customization of run pages."
- John Mishler, Production & Precision Ag Marketing Manager for John Deere
Improved Gen 4 applications such as AutoTrac, Section Control, and documentation aim to provide efficiency improvements, reducing overlap and skips, and maximize inputs and field operations. Combined with Gen 4 Section Control, operators can optimize field performance using distance and speed-based turning with the ability to dial in more quickly and accurately the desired settings.
The precision ag software for the display is available as either one- or five-year subscription durations and in two levels, either AutoTrac only or as Precision Ag Core that includes not only AutoTrac but also documentation and Section Control.
"John Deere is the only supplier to offer machine-based precision ag subscriptions that allow customers to select the software they want and the duration of the subscription. This gives customers a lower cost of entry into these precision ag applications and the ability to try new applications without having to buy permanent software licenses."
- John Mishler, Production & Precision Ag Marketing Manager for John Deere
The 4640 Universal Display is available to order and is compatible with the Gen 4 Extended Monitor, which increases the number of run pages visible to the operator. Software update 17-2 is required for functionality. Precision ag application compatibility for implements and controllers, and for general applications, is limited to the latest Gen 4 OS software available.