John Deere Rolls Out TimberMatic Maps Auto Pickup Feature For Skidders

Industry-exclusive Auto Pickup within John Deere TimberMatic Maps makes it easier for skidder operators to collect production information while enhancing the ability to monitor job progress. Without using Auto Pickup, operators must manually interact with the display to show the production completed on the job. This time-saving feature simplifies the collection of operation, requiring less engagement from the operator.

Auto Pickup can be activated at the beginning of a shift by simply tapping an icon on the TimberMatic Maps display. Once engaged, the Auto Pickup feature stays on between key cycles unless manually disengaged. Therefore, the operator does not need to focus on frequently turning the feature back on, keeping the operator concentrated on the job. 

Once activated, the operator simply selects the appropriate landing where loads need to be placed, and using machine intelligence, Auto Pickup will continually monitor machine functions to determine if a bunch is properly being picked up. As the operator picks up a bunch, Auto Pickup will automatically select it, and after an adjustable, preset amount of time, the bunch is added to the chosen landing. This is ultimately a hands-free method.

While using Auto Pickup, skidder operators no longer need to pause and track their production. This helps confirm that production information and inventory moved to the loader is up to date in live time. As the job progresses, production data and logging routes are updated in real-time on TimberMatic Maps, displaying the actual status of the jobsite, helping to minimize guesswork. While Auto Pickup data is being collected, anyone using TimberManager can monitor live progress remotely. Auto Pickup is now available on existing machines where TimberMatic Maps is installed.

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