John Deere's See & Spray technology represents a significant advancement in precision agriculture. By leveraging computer vision and machine learning, See & Spray systems can identify and target weeds with remarkable accuracy, significantly reducing herbicide usage and improving the efficiency of your John Deere sprayer. This technology is available in three distinct versions: Ultimate, Premium and Select.
All three See & Spray systems incorporate advanced computer vision and machine learning to deliver targeted and broadcast spraying capabilities. These features result in significant herbicide savings, improved crop health and overall efficiency. Despite these shared benefits, each system is uniquely designed to meet different agricultural needs. Explore the features of Ultimate, Premium and Select See & Spray systems to help you determine which best fits your operation.
See & Spray Ultimate
See & Spray Ultimate is the most advanced of the three systems, designed for in-season use with various crops. The Ultimate system is factory-installed on 410R, 412R, 612R and 616R John Deere sprayers.
Key Features:
Camera System: 36 cameras across the boom detect weeds at speeds up to 12 miles per hour and activate specific nozzles to spray them. Most advanced weed detection capabilities for in-season usage.
Boom Technology: 120-foot carbon-fiber BoomTrac Ultimate maintains a consistent height, sensing the ground to provide unmatched spraying accuracy as well as accurately identifying weeds and providing consistent application.
Dual-Tank Delivery System: Allows the application of two products simultaneously, turning two passes into one, saving both time and money.
Check out our video below for more about John Deere’s See & Spray Ultimate.
See & Spray Premium
See & Spray Premium is designed to accurately target weeds in season and on fallow fields. It can be factory-installed on model year (MY) 2025+ Hagie and 400/600 series sprayers and is available as a precision upgrade on MY18+ R-series and 400/600 series sprayers.
Key Features:
Camera System: Advanced boom-mounted cameras and machine learning distinguish crops from weeds, activating individual spray nozzles only when weeds are detected.
Boom Technology: As a precision upgrade, See & Spray Premium is available in 90-foot, 100-foot or 120-foot booms.
Available as an Upgrade: See & Spray Premium is available as a precision upgrade on model year (MY) 2018+ R-series and 400/600 series sprayers.
Wondering what it looks like to have See & Spray Premium installed as a precision upgrade? Check out our video below.
See & Spray Select
See & Spray Select is designed specifically for fallow fields, using color-detecting technology to target weeds. The Select system can be factory-installed on John Deere 400/600 sprayers and is available as a precision upgrade for select MY18+ sprayers.
Key Features:
Camera System: Equipped with lights above each camera, See & Spray Select sprayers can target weeds accurately, day or night, whenever conditions are optimal.
Boom Technology: 90-foot, 100-foot or 120-foot booms available on MY26+ 400/600 sprayers.
Available as an Upgrade: See & Spray Select is available as a precision upgrade for MY18+ John Deere sprayers equipped with ExactApply and a 120-foot steel boom.
Fallow Ground Application: Designed for fallow fields, using color-detecting technology to target weeds. Detects the color green to apply herbicide directly to the weed only.
How to Select the Right See & Spray for Your Operation
Assess Your Needs: Start by deciding if you need your sprayer for fallow or in-season spraying. Consider the types of crops and fields you manage, and compare the features of the Ultimate, Premium and Select systems to identify which one aligns best with your operation. For a quick comparison of the three, see the chart below.
Evaluate ROI: Analyze the potential savings and return on investment for each system. Decide whether to buy a new sprayer equipped with See & Spray technology or upgrade your current qualified sprayer with a Precision Upgrade. The right choice will balance upfront costs with long-term benefits.
Contact Your Dealer: Your local RDO Equipment Co. team will be able to provide personalized advice. Our experts can help you make an informed decision and select the best See & Spray system for your operation.
Partnering with RDO for your John Deere See & Spray technology means accessing a team dedicated to staying current with ever-evolving agricultural advancements. At RDO, our priority is to keep you up and running by proactively monitoring your equipment and providing you with the best service possible. With RDO's support, you can trust that your sprayer equipped with See & Spray technology will be maintained and optimized for ultimate performance.
Tony Kramer
Tony Kramer is the Product Manager of Planting Technology and a Certified Crop Advisor at RDO Equipment Co. He is also the host of the Agriculture Technology podcast. If you have any questions for Tony or would like to be a guest on the podcast, email agtechpodcast@rdoequipment.com, or connect with him on LinkedIn.
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