How JDLink Protects Your Compact Equipment Investment

What are Telematics like JDLink?

Telematics is a fancy word for a category of communication technology that lets John Deere machines send data about themselves over a wireless network. On equipment like a compact utility tractor, telematics work through the tractor’s onboard module that collects important data about your machine, such as engine RPMs, fuel consumption, GPS location, fault codes, hours of operation, and more. That information is then transmitted to a cloud-based platform, like John Deere Operations Center or your dealerships’ diagnostic technology, and lets the owner or dealership access the data through a computer or smartphone app. Your machine automatically reports its health, much like a patient to a healthcare professional, allowing for diagnosis and prescription of treatment.

How Does JDLink Connect to My Equipment?

A John Deere compact utility tractor with a front-end loader lifts rocks on a property.

JDLink connects to your equipment in a very simple way through a factory-installed module. Most newer model John Deere equipment leaves the factory already compatible with JDLink connectivity, but even if you have an older model, a service technician can install the module for you with an aftermarket JDLink kit. The module transmits data with the help of a cellular-connected modem to the JDLink website or the Operations center. Because JDLink requires a cell-connected modem to transmit data, cellular connectivity is very important for the device to work properly.

Basic information about your compact equipment, like location and hour tracking, is usually free to access, but for more in-depth information, a paid subscription may be required.

The Benefits of JDLink

The benefits of JDLink are numerous, and can help farmers and property owners in Tennessee quickly take care of a small issue before it becomes a major, and costly, problem.

JDLink Key Benefits

Managing Compact Equipment Status Remotely: With your data being constantly updated and submitted to your dealership or Operations Center, you can monitor your equipment’s status whenever you need to. Stop waiting for the right moment to take your equipment to the dealership. Get immediate notifications about what's happening with your machinery, as it occurs.
Staying Ahead of Service and Maintenance: It can be difficult to find time to schedule service, especially during tight windows. With a JDLink connection, you can catch problems early, giving you the necessary time to fix them before they escalate during a critical work period.
Optimizing Equipment Usage in Mixed Operations: If you use one piece of equipment for multiple operations, like row crops or livestock, parts tend to wear out quickly. By monitoring your equipment, you can track hours of operation and use reports to know when it’s time to give your equipment a break or trade it in for something fresh.
Security and Theft Deterrence: Since JDLink uses GPS to locate your equipment, you can feel more secure knowing that if a theft does happen, you can quickly track your stolen equipment. View your equipment’s location at any time using Operations Center, or get help from your dealership if you notice your equipment isn’t where it should be.

Get Connected with JDLink and Tennessee Tractor

JDLink is a simple but powerful way to bring your compact equipment into the new age of technology advancement. Most new compact equipment already comes factory-installed with JDLink, but if you need professional installation, come see us at Tennessee Tractor. Our team of service technicians can get your equipment connected and monitor your diagnostics to help you stay on top of your service schedule. Stop by one of our many locations throughout Tennessee, from Jackson to Dyersburg, and let us help you get connected!