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Orchard GUSS, mini-GUSS, Herbicide GUSS by GUSS Automation by John Deere Company
GUSS Automation by John Deere Company
- Date of creation : 2019
- Sales contact : Gary Thompson (thompsongary@johndeere.com)
- Website : https://gussag.com/
United States of America
GUSS semi-autonomous sprayers employ LIDAR, GPS, and proprietary technology to improve efficiency and precision spraying in tree nuts, vineyards, and orchards.
Orchard GUSS, mini-GUSS, Herbicide GUSS by GUSS Automation by John Deere Company
Types of crops
Aromatic Plants
Berries
Fruits
Nuts
Tree Fruits
Vine & Grapes
Crop Phases
Spraying / Crop protection
Technology Overview
- Latest revision : 10/12/2026
- Commercial release date : 2020
- 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 : €200k to €300k
- Ongoing Costs : Yes
Market Coverage, Distributors and Service Suppliers
- Countries or markets addressed :
United States and Australia/New Zealand with John Deere dealers
Performance & Economic Impact
- Estimated ROI :
2 - 3 years depending on acreage sprayed
- Phytosanitary Product Savings :
GUSS positively impacts all facets of the spray job as it is an autonomous, precision application sprayer that does the job the exact right way time and time again
- Yield Improvement :
GUSS will protect and nuture the crop ensuring that disease and pest damage is minimised
Technical specifications
- Type of solution : Smart/Precision Sprayer Technologies, Other
- Power source : Diesel Engine
- Required Tractor Power : No tractor needed
- Size :
- Metric: Orchard GUSS: 1,859 x 620 x 503 cm - Mini-GUSS: 1,471 x 465 x 411 cm - Herbicide GUSS: 1,859 x 620 x 1,471 cm
- Imperial: Orchard GUSS: 732 x 244 x 198 inches - Mini-GUSS: 579 x 183 x 162 inches - Herbicide GUSS: 732 x 244 x 198 inches
- 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) : 202 hectares | 500 acres
- Productivity : Application and Speed Dependent, but measured in acres/day.
- Maximum operating speed : Depends on the spray application being done. Typical spray speeds are 5 km/h | 3 mph
- Wheel spacing : It is not adjustable
- Horse power : 173 HP Orchard GUSS/mini-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 : Dedicated Air-Blast Sprayer.
- Compatible Tools : Dedicated Air-Blast Sprayer.
Development Roadmap
- Next phase : Full-Integration with John Deere Operations Center
GUSS by GUSS Automation & John Deere
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