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John Deere Smart Connector Links Tractors and Smartphones
The app provides easy access to tractor information, like service intervals, diagnostic codes, fuel level, engine hours, and maintenance information.


The app provides easy access to tractor information, like service intervals, diagnostic codes, fuel level, engine hours, and maintenance information.
Photo: John Deere
Tractor maintenance is simplified through the John Deere Smart Connector and TractorPlus app for compact utility tractors. The Smart Connector establishes a connection between your tractor and smartphone via Bluetooth technology for easy access to tractor information, like service intervals, diagnostic codes, fuel level, engine hours, and maintenance information.
The TractorPlus app provides owners with convenient access to key parts of their operator’s manual, parts diagrams, and parts ordering directly from the John Deere Store or their preferred dealer. Owners can also keep track of maintenance and service intervals for optimal machine performance and see diagnostic codes in an easy-to-read list.
In addition to providing valuable tractor information, the app also provides coverage mapping via your smartphone’s location tracking system for reduced overlap while mowing, plowing, or spraying. In conjunction with the Smart Connector, the app can also function as an extended dashboard to your tractor by displaying real-time machine and job information.
Owners can also use the TractorPlus app to access a library of helpful how-to videos from the Frontier Tips notebook for step-by-step information on topics like machine maintenance, property projects, and more.
The John Deere Smart Connector is easy to install by simply plugging it into the Service Advisor Port on your compact utility tractor. The entire process takes just a few minutes to complete and requires no tools for installation.
The new Smart Connectors are compatible with most 2-Series, 3-Series, and 4-Series John Deere CUT models.
To download the free TractorPlus app, visit the iTunes App Store or Google Play.
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