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John Deere has released a new rate controller for 2017 in the form of the Rate Controller 2000

Mark Saunders

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The John Deere Rate Controller 2000 is a drop-in replacement for current GreenStar Rate Controller-equipped implements utilising the GreenStar 3, 2630 display. It can be used on non-John Deere equipment such as three-point mounted sprayers and drawn sprayers when used with a GreenStar 3, 2630 display or tractors equipped with the 4600 CommandCenter.

More details: www.johndeere.com.au

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