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A SMARTER WAY FORWARD

INTRODUCING THE INDUSTRY'S MOST
FLEXIBLE GRADE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

 

2D GUIDANCE  2D CONTROL  3D GUIDANCE  3D CONTROL

 

With John Deere you can adopt integrated grade management technology at your own pace. Choose from 2D Grade Guidance all the way up to SmartGrade™ 3D Grade Control. And upgrade at any time. So you're free from stakes and strings, overdigging and rework. And to build exacting bids that win jobs and deliver margins. All backed by John Deere's legendary dealer network. This is the smarter way forward.

A CLEAR VIEW OF THE FUTURE.

Automatic boom and bucket control. Virtual fencing. Overdig protection. Real-time readouts on distance to grade. See how our new line of SmartGrade excavators bring a whole new depth of thinking to the industry.

   

Discover the freedom of control.

SmartGrade excavators reduce guesswork on the jobsite, transforming tough choices into smart choices. Choose to precisely grade in the dark. Choose to deploy fewer machines, and to reassign crew members. Choose to bid with extreme confidence. Beginning today, the smart choice is yours.

Ease your troubles.

Every detail of our SmartGrade excavators was thoughtfully considered and designed to simplify your life.  From minimizing time-wasting steps, to easily adapting to changes in site plans.  It all adds up to a seamless experience that allows you to get grade faster. 

FEATURES

Flexible grade management solutions

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Virtual fence barriers

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Overdig protect

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Freedom from stakes & strings

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Grade with precision

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Fully integrated from the factory

The power of know.

The SmartGrade excavator is engineered to not only boost productivity, but confidence. Delivering the unusual combination of both speed and precision.

EXPLORE EXCAVATORS

SmartGrade technology is available on these models of John Deere Excavators.

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210G LC Excavator

Operating weight: 23 631 kg (52,097 lb.)

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350 P-Tier Excavator

Operating Weight: 36 734 kg (80,985 lb.)

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380 P-Tier Excavator

Operating Weight: 38 765 kg (85,462 lb.)

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470 P-Tier Excavator

Operating weight: 51 218 kg (112,916 lb.)

COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

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Precision Construction Technology

Get more work done more efficiently through our suite of precision construction solutions.

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Dealer Support

Stay up and running and lower your costs by making the most of our world-class dealer network.

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Financing

You need a finance team that gets in the trenches to learn about your entire operation - not just your credit score. 

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Find a Dealer

Check out the equipment that works best for you at your local dealer. 

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Download a Brochure

Get all the details on the new SmartGrade Excavators.

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Build Your Own

Customize a new SmartGrade Excavator for your specific needs.