Deere Path Mapping Solution Aids Snow Removal Operations

    May 13, 2025
    Pre-mapping roads allows plow operators to follow a guidance track after snow events.
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    Motor grader using John Deere Path mapping solution for snow removal operation.
    Motor grader using John Deere Path mapping solution for snow removal operation.

    John Deere Path is designed to help operators navigate snow removal operations by providing a better sense of road edges and boundaries, when pre-mapped. It is an option for motor graders and other plow equipment.

    “Snow removal, especially in rural areas where visibility can be hindered, requires accuracy for safe and efficient operations,” said Matt Costello, product marketing manager, in a statement. “John Deere Path is designed to give operators the confidence to navigate snow-covered roads, helping them stay on course to complete their work safely and reliably.”

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    Built on the StarFire receiver and G5 display technologies, John Deere Path provides operators with the ability to pre-map road boundaries before snowfall, creating precise guidance routes automatically sent to the John Deere Operations Center. During snow events, near real-time maps help operators maintain alignment with road edges, with audible alerts warning if the equipment moves too close to pre-mapped boundaries, helping to reduce accident risks and infrastructure damage.

    The G5 Universal Display provides a clear, intuitive interface for confident navigation. Operators can visualize road edges and follow a guidance track overlayed on satellite imagery, with a visual error bar alerting them to deviations and excessive drift. When road boundaries and obstacles are pre-mapped, the system also enhances obstacle awareness, such as mailboxes and curbs, while enabling operators to track and document completed work for efficiency. Points of interest can be added at any time for changes on route or marking potential road maintenance areas after snow.

    John Deere Path is specifically designed for Deere motor graders, offering seamless integration with machines from model year 2016 and newer. For customers with mixed fleets and older models, John Deere Path Universal offers a modem for a fully closed-loop system, making it compatible with a variety of other machines, such as plow trucks.