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GUSS joins John Deere, bringing autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards that reduce labor needs, trim chemical use, and improve crop protection.
John Deere has completed its acquisition of GUSS Automation, the California-based company known for autonomous sprayers in orchards and vineyards. With more than 250 machines deployed worldwide, GUSS technology allows one operator to supervise up to eight sprayers, reducing labor needs while improving efficiency and safety. The lineup includes GUSS, MINI GUSS, and HERBICIDE GUSS, all powered by Deere engines. Integration with Deere’s precision agriculture tools, including Smart Apply®, promises smarter, data-driven spraying for high-value crops.
John Deere’s acquisition of GUSS Automation brings autonomous sprayers into its portfolio to help growers tackle labor shortages and rising input costs.
John Deere’s acquisition of GUSS Automation brings autonomous sprayers into its portfolio to help growers tackle labor shortages and rising input costs. Image used courtesy of GUSS
John Deere’s acquisition of GUSS Automation brings autonomous sprayers into its portfolio to help growers tackle labor shortages and rising input costs. Image used courtesy of GUSS
John Deere has taken full ownership of GUSS Automation, the California company behind autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards. The two firms had already been working together since 2022 under a joint venture, but this move brings GUSS under the Deere umbrella completely. For growers, it means the technology is no longer experimental—it’s a proven system that can cut down on labor demands, trim chemical use, and deliver more consistent spraying across large acreages.
Changing How Orchards and Vineyards Operate
Founded in 2018, GUSS Automation has quickly scaled its presence with more than 250 autonomous sprayers deployed globally. The fleet has logged over 500,000 autonomous hours and treated 2.6 million acres of high-value crops. GUSS machines use GPS, LiDAR, and proprietary software to navigate rows with precision, while a single operato
r can remotely supervise up to eight machines at once, addressing both rising labor costs and the safety risks of conventional spraying.
Three Versions for Different Needs
The GUSS lineup now features three distinct models, each designed to meet specific challenges in high-value crop production.
GUSS is the original full-size autonomous sprayer, engineered for high-capacity orchard and vineyard operations where coverage across large acreages is a priority. Its size and runtime make it well-suited for growers who need consistent, large-scale spraying with minimal supervision.
MINI GUSS carries over the same autonomy and precision in a smaller, lighter package. This version is built for tighter row spacing and smaller acreage, making it a strong fit for vineyards and orchards with compact layouts where maneuverability is just as important as coverage.
HERBICIDE GUSS is the autonomous spraying system for ground-level weed control. Using GPS and LiDAR navigation with optimized nozzle placement. The Herbicide GUSS can apply herbicides precisely while reducing drift. Remote supervision eliminates operator exposure, improving both safety and efficiency compared to manual or conventional boom spraying.
HERBICIDE GUSS spraying for ground-level weed control.
HERBICIDE GUSS spraying for ground-level weed control. Image used courtesy of GUSS
HERBICIDE GUSS spraying for ground-level weed control. Image used courtesy of GUSS
Despite their differences, all three machines share a rugged design foundation and are powered by John Deere 4.5L, 173-horsepower Stage V diesel engines, paired with fuel tanks sized to deliver between 12 and 14 hours of continuous runtime.
Linking Autonomy with Data-Driven Agriculture
GUSS sprayers will continue to be sold and serviced exclusively through John Deere’s dealer network. John Deere plans to broaden the availability of GUSS sprayers through its dealer network while l
inking them with its precision agriculture technologies. One example is Smart Apply®, which uses sensor-driven spraying to reduce chemical and water use by as much as 50 percent. Tying GUSS autonomy into these existing systems will allow Deere to gather more field data and give growers finer control over efficiency and crop protection.
GUSS sprayers will now be integrated with Smart Apply® for targeted, data-driven spraying.
GUSS sprayers will now be integrated with Smart Apply® for targeted, data-driven spraying. Image used courtesy of John Deere
GUSS sprayers will now be integrated with Smart Apply® for targeted, data-driven spraying. Image used courtesy of John Deere
GUSS will maintain its brand, employees, and manufacturing facility in Kingsburg, California, expanding John Deere’s U.S. manufacturing footprint directly into the center of the country’s high-value crop regions. The partnership also allows Deere to bring its scale and resources to future GUSS development, ensuring the technology continues to evolve with growers’ needs.
John Deere has completed its acquisition of GUSS Automation, the California-based company known for autonomous sprayers in orchards and vineyards. With more than 250 machines deployed worldwide, GUSS technology allows one operator to supervise up to eight sprayers, reducing labor needs while improving efficiency and safety. The lineup includes GUSS, MINI GUSS, and HERBICIDE GUSS, all powered by Deere engines. Integration with Deere’s precision agriculture tools, including Smart Apply®, promises smarter, data-driven spraying for high-value crops.
John Deere’s acquisition of GUSS Automation brings autonomous sprayers into its portfolio to help growers tackle labor shortages and rising input costs.
John Deere’s acquisition of GUSS Automation brings autonomous sprayers into its portfolio to help growers tackle labor shortages and rising input costs. Image used courtesy of GUSS
John Deere’s acquisition of GUSS Automation brings autonomous sprayers into its portfolio to help growers tackle labor shortages and rising input costs. Image used courtesy of GUSS
John Deere has taken full ownership of GUSS Automation, the California company behind autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards. The two firms had already been working together since 2022 under a joint venture, but this move brings GUSS under the Deere umbrella completely. For growers, it means the technology is no longer experimental—it’s a proven system that can cut down on labor demands, trim chemical use, and deliver more consistent spraying across large acreages.
Changing How Orchards and Vineyards Operate
Founded in 2018, GUSS Automation has quickly scaled its presence with more than 250 autonomous sprayers deployed globally. The fleet has logged over 500,000 autonomous hours and treated 2.6 million acres of high-value crops. GUSS machines use GPS, LiDAR, and proprietary software to navigate rows with precision, while a single operato
r can remotely supervise up to eight machines at once, addressing both rising labor costs and the safety risks of conventional spraying.
Three Versions for Different Needs
The GUSS lineup now features three distinct models, each designed to meet specific challenges in high-value crop production.
GUSS is the original full-size autonomous sprayer, engineered for high-capacity orchard and vineyard operations where coverage across large acreages is a priority. Its size and runtime make it well-suited for growers who need consistent, large-scale spraying with minimal supervision.
MINI GUSS carries over the same autonomy and precision in a smaller, lighter package. This version is built for tighter row spacing and smaller acreage, making it a strong fit for vineyards and orchards with compact layouts where maneuverability is just as important as coverage.
HERBICIDE GUSS is the autonomous spraying system for ground-level weed control. Using GPS and LiDAR navigation with optimized nozzle placement. The Herbicide GUSS can apply herbicides precisely while reducing drift. Remote supervision eliminates operator exposure, improving both safety and efficiency compared to manual or conventional boom spraying.
HERBICIDE GUSS spraying for ground-level weed control.
HERBICIDE GUSS spraying for ground-level weed control. Image used courtesy of GUSS
HERBICIDE GUSS spraying for ground-level weed control. Image used courtesy of GUSS
Despite their differences, all three machines share a rugged design foundation and are powered by John Deere 4.5L, 173-horsepower Stage V diesel engines, paired with fuel tanks sized to deliver between 12 and 14 hours of continuous runtime.
Linking Autonomy with Data-Driven Agriculture
GUSS sprayers will continue to be sold and serviced exclusively through John Deere’s dealer network. John Deere plans to broaden the availability of GUSS sprayers through its dealer network while l
inking them with its precision agriculture technologies. One example is Smart Apply®, which uses sensor-driven spraying to reduce chemical and water use by as much as 50 percent. Tying GUSS autonomy into these existing systems will allow Deere to gather more field data and give growers finer control over efficiency and crop protection.
GUSS sprayers will now be integrated with Smart Apply® for targeted, data-driven spraying.
GUSS sprayers will now be integrated with Smart Apply® for targeted, data-driven spraying. Image used courtesy of John Deere
GUSS sprayers will now be integrated with Smart Apply® for targeted, data-driven spraying. Image used courtesy of John Deere
GUSS will maintain its brand, employees, and manufacturing facility in Kingsburg, California, expanding John Deere’s U.S. manufacturing footprint directly into the center of the country’s high-value crop regions. The partnership also allows Deere to bring its scale and resources to future GUSS development, ensuring the technology continues to evolve with growers’ needs.
