2027 Harvesting Equipment Will Feature Automated Settings
New automation and retrofit systems for the 2027 model year will improve operator control and machine data collection.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Robotics
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Manufacturers have introduced automated features and hardware upgrades for 2027 model year harvesting equipment. These updates focus on machine self-adjustment, improved data collection, and increased capacity for various crop types.
Why it matters
By automating complex machine adjustments and increasing sensor integration, manufacturers aim to reduce operator fatigue while maximizing harvesting efficiency. These developments signal a move toward more autonomous agricultural workflows through factory-integrated AI and aftermarket hardware.
John Deere has expanded its Harvest Settings Automation to six additional crops including lentils and sunflowers, while the Bushel Boss separator grate offers a 15% capacity increase. New Holland's ForageCam utilizes AI to monitor kernel processing scores, and Case IH is adding yield mapping to its WD6 Series.
The players
John Deere
A global leader in agricultural machinery that manufactures tractors, combines, and precision farming software.
New Holland
A major agricultural equipment manufacturer specializing in tractors, combines, and specialized harvesting machinery.
Case IH
A subsidiary of CNH Industrial known for producing high-capacity combine harvesters and windrowers.
Ag Leader
A company focused on precision agriculture technology including steering systems and yield monitoring controllers.
Kondex
A manufacturer of high-wear harvesting components and specialized machinery parts.
The details
Automated systems utilize sensors and AI-driven cameras to monitor conditions and adjust machinery settings in real time. For older equipment, aftermarket suppliers have developed retrofit kits that allow for cab-based adjustments through hardware modifications like rotor vane kits and round bar concaves. The Ag Leader Z-Row system further automates operation by integrating corn head sensors directly with steering controllers.
Timeline
The 2027 model year marks the release of these new automated harvesting systems.
The Tech Race
The introduction of automated settings for 2027 models continues the industry-wide push to simplify complex combine configurations through software. This move follows the precedent set by John Deere Harvest Settings Automation, now extending those capabilities to six additional crop types.
Operators can expect improved performance consistency across diverse crops like peas and sunflowers during the 2027 season. Farmers with older machinery gain an avenue to modernize their existing fleets using aftermarket retrofit kits for rotor vanes and concaves.
The takeaway
The industry is shifting from manual machine tuning to automated, sensor-based operational control. Keep watch for the 2027 harvest season to see how well these AI-driven camera systems and automated grates maintain throughput compared to traditional manual operator settings.
Further reading
For broader trends in field-level automation, visit our section on Robotics.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Farm Progress.
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