Gator™ Utility Vehicles
Overview
A JDLink™ M Modem connects a utility vehicle to the John Deere Operations Center, which enables you to manage your fleet of John Deere equipment more efficiently, increase productivity, and reduce labor costs. Whether you’re a farmer, professional landscaper, or municipality, with a modem and Operations Center, you are always connected to the work in progress and keep track of your utility vehicles, commercial mowers, tractors, and farm equipment.
JDLink M Modem
JDLink M Modem
A JDLink M Modem is a factory-installed option for model year 2026 and newer one-row full-size XUV vehicles.
A modem can be field installed on the following vehicles:
- Model year 2018 and newer TS, TX, TX Turf, TH Gas, and TH Diesel
- Model year 2018 and newer HPX 615E and 815E
- Model year 2018 and newer XUV 560E, 560E S4, 590E, 590E S4, 590M, and 590M S4
- Model year 2018 and newer XUV 825E, 825M, 825M S4, 855E, 855M, and 855M S4
- XUV 835E, 835M, 835R, 865E, 865M, and 865R
- XUV 845M, 845R, 875M, and 875R
See compatibility section for serial number breaks and requirements.
John Deere Operations Center
John Deere Operations Center is available on PC, Apple iOS, and Android mobile apps
The John Deere Operations Center tracks your fleet and provides tools to analyze equipment data. The connected features vary by vehicle model.
Models |
Location and status |
Speed |
Geofencing and curfews |
Engine hours |
Odometer |
Maintenance planner |
Machine Analyzer Tool |
Fuel level |
Fuel consumption |
Diagnostic trouble codes |
Service Advisor Remote |
TS, TX, TX Turf, TH |
X |
GPS |
X |
Key |
--- |
X |
X |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
HPX 615E and 815E |
X |
Sync |
X |
Sync |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
XUV 560E, 560E S4, 590E, 590E S4, 590M and 590M S4 |
X |
GPS |
X |
Key |
--- |
X |
X |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
XUV 835E, 835M, 835R, 865E, 865M and 865R |
X |
Sync |
X |
Sync |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
XUV 825M S4 and 855M S4 |
X |
Sync |
X |
Sync |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
XUV 845M, 845R, 875M and 875R |
X |
Sync |
X |
Sync |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Location and status
Operations Center map displaying past locations
Mobile view of Operations Center map showing GPS speed
The JDLink M Modem regularly transmits the location and operational status of each vehicle in the fleet so you can monitor progress in Operations Center.
- Location history-Display of map with current and past locations of each vehicle.
- Speed-Maps each vehicle’s current speed, so you can target operator training.
- Hours of operation-Reports the time of day the vehicle has been operated.
- Geofencing-Alerts when a vehicle enters or exits a prescribed area, for example if the vehicle has been stolen or an operator entered a prohibited area.
- Curfews-Alerts if the vehicle is operating outside prescribed times.
Engine hours
The modem regularly transmits the vehicle’s engine hours to inform maintenance planning and balance use.
- Sync-The vehicle reports actual engine hours to the Operations Center.
- Key-Engine hours are estimated by monitoring the key switch. Engine hours can be corrected in Operations Center.
Maintenance planner
Operations Center Maintenance Planner
Factory or custom maintenance plans can be established in Operations Center. Maintenance alerts are sent when engine hours reach maintenance intervals.
Machine Analyzer Tool
Operations Center Machine Analyzer Tool
On select products, the modem reports the hours the vehicle spent working and idling. The Operations Center’s Machine Analyzer tool reports usage data which allows you to analyze operator behavior, identify causes of low productivity, and initiate corrective actions.
Fuel level
On select products, the modem reports the fuel level. On these products, an analysis of fuel consumption is available in the Operations Center Machine Analyzer Tool. Measuring fuel consumption enables you to address causes of excessive fuel use.
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
On select products, the modem transmits the trouble codes generated by the vehicle’s control units to the Operations Center. Addressing DTCs can reduce downtime and repair costs. For example, a low-engine oil pressure DTC can indicate an engine is low on oil. Addressing the issue can prevent costly downtime and repairs.
To help address issues quickly, when a DTC is generated, the Operations Center can display a push notification on the mobile app and send an email. Operations Center can also be configured to limit notifications to stop-level severity DTCs.
Service Advisor Remote
On select products, John Deere dealers can perform remote diagnostics, software programming, and adjustments without the cost of a service call.
Compatibility
A JDLink Modem is included on:
- Model year 2026 and newer vehicles ordered with option code 183N JDLink M Modem.
A JDLink M Modem can be field installed on the Gator Utility Vehicles listed below. Field installation attachments simplify modem installation, and include mounting hardware, harness, and instructions. Field installation requires a JDLink M Modem to be ordered separately. The field installation attachments include a wiring harness therefore the modem should be ordered with the less harness option code.
Gator Utility Vehicle model |
Compatible model years |
Installation attachment |
TS, TX, TX Turf, TH Gas, and TH Diesel* |
Model year 2018 and newer |
BUC11868 |
HPX 615E and 815E |
Model year 2018 and newer |
BUC11870 |
XUV 560E, 560E S4, 590E, 590E S4, 590M, and 590M S4 |
Model year 2018 and newer |
BUC11868 |
XUV 825E, 825M, 825M S4, 855E, 855M, and 855M S4 |
Model year 2018 and newer |
BUC11870 |
XUV 835E, 835M, 835R, 865E, 865M, and 865R |
Model year 2018 to 2024 |
BUC11871 |
XUV 845M, 845R, 875M, and 875R* |
Model year 2025 |
BUC11871 |
XUV 845M, 845R, 875M, and 875R* |
Model year 2026 and newer |
BUC11872 |
*The TE Electric and XUV 845E models do not support installation of a JDLink Modem.