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Orchard GUSS, mini-GUSS, Herbicide GUSS by GUSS Automation
GUSS Automation
- Date of creation : 2019
- Sales contact : Gary Thompson (gt@gussag.com)
- Website : https://gussag.com/
United States of America
GUSS Automation's autonomous sprayers keep modern ag businesses moving — row after row, field after field, day or night. GUSS uses a combination of GPS, LiDAR and the latest technology to increase production, reduce operational and overhead costs, eliminate operator error and downtime, and enhance worker safety. A single employee can monitor a combination of up to eight GUSS, mini GUSS and Herbicide GUSS sprayers at a time from the comfort and safety of a pickup truck using a laptop computer. With GUSS machines spraying all over the world, GUSS, mini GUSS and Herbicide GUSS continue to achieve award status with their precision, efficiency, and increased safety technology.
Orchard GUSS, mini-GUSS, Herbicide GUSS by GUSS Automation
Types of crops
Vine & Grapes
Tree Fruits
Aromatic Plants
Nuts
Berries
Fruits
Technology Overview
- Latest revision : 7/10/2026
- Commercial release date :
- Application : GUSS sprayers increase precision, safety, efficiency and productivity
Commercialisation Overview
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) : 10: Market introduction - Full commercial operation
- Units in Service - Global : 250
- Business model : Distributor network / RaaS (Robot as a service)
- Price : 300K-400K
- Ongoing Costs :
Market Coverage, Distributors and Service Suppliers
- Countries or markets addressed :
Performance & Economic Impact
- Estimated ROI :
- Phytosanitary Product Savings :
- Yield Improvement :
Technical specifications
- Type of solution : Smart/Precision Sprayer Technologies
- Power source : Diesel Engine
- Required Tractor Power : Dedicated Air-Blast Sprayer and Dedicated Herbicide Sprayer.
- Net weight : Orchard GUSS: 5,262 kg (11,600 lbs) - Mini-GUSS: 3,992 kg (8,800 lbs) - Herbicide GUSS: 5,670 kg (12,500 lbs)
- Min Farm Size (In hectares) :
- Productivity : Application and Speed Dependent, but measured in acres/day.
- Maximum operating speed :
- Wheel spacing :
- Horse power : 173 HP Orchard GUSS / mini-GUSS & 74 HP Herbicide GUSS // 173 CV Orchard GUSS - mini-GUSS & 74 CV Herbicide GUSS
Functionalities and technologies
- Core Functionality : Main feature is the ability to navigate vineyards, orchards and dense tree canopies to autonomously complete the spray job by enabling one supervisor to control up to 8 sprayers at a time.
- Software : LIDAR, GPS, & Advanced software technology
- Connectivity :
- Compatible Tools :
Development Roadmap
- Next phase : Full-Integration with John Deere Operations Center
Additional resources
No additional resources available.
GUSS by GUSS Automation & John Deere
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