Controlling input costs and improving productivity are key producer requirements today. RowCommand is an effective, integrated John Deere solution designed to meet these intensifying needs. The RowCommand system manages seed output, reduces yield drag, and improves harvest capabilities on all Pro-Shaft™ driven row units—both Pro-Series XP™ and MaxEmerge™ XP, and chain-driven MaxEmerge XP, including granular chemical attachments.

NOTE: RowCommand is only compatible on planters with 12 rows or more.

NOTE: Chain drive RowCommand is only compatible with planters equipped with pneumatic downforce systems. On planters equipped with the heavy-duty downforce springs, potential chain interference may result and is not recommended.

RowCommand is a simple and efficient solution to control individual row planting. This system does not utilize air to operate;  therefore, no compressor, entangling air lines, or valve modules are required. 

In fact, RowCommand utilizes low-voltage CAN messaging to signal power to the desired clutches to stop planting or eliminates power to resume planting. 

What does this mean? Very little power is used in normal planting conditions, and in the event a clutch fails electrically, the meter will continue to plant. 

Clutches are protected within the sealed Pro-Shaft and chain-driven gearboxes for years of trouble-free operation and simple installation or removal. RowCommand has true individual-row control of up to 16 clutches or sections for planters larger than 16 rows. 

Unique to RowCommand, the 16 available control sections can be configured based on operator preferences. For example, on a 1770 NT 24Row Planter, every two rows can be paired together for a total of 12 control sections, or control the outermost eight rows individually and the remaining inner rows paired together for 16 control sections. No other system can match this flexibility.

While SeedStar 2 with RowCommand has 16 control sections, a minimum of 152.40 cm (60 in.) wide sections are recommended for optimum Swath Control Pro or John Deere Section Control capabilities. As with other Swath Control Pro or John Deere Section Control products, a StarFire™ 2 signal is the minimum level of accuracy recommend for operation. 

To add RowCommand to a 2009 and newer planter model listed above is simple. Pro-Shaft drive attachments for field conversion and chain drive attachments for field conversion are available by planter model to add the appropriate number of clutches, EPMs, brackets, hardware and row-unit harnesses. But for complete installation and part detail for the RowCommand conversion, please use the RowCommand Compatibility Tool per specific planter model.
 
RowCommand is compatible and available for model year 2003 (serial number 700101) to 2008 (725101) planter models listed above. In addition to the attachment for field conversion bundle, a planter mainframe harness, SeedStar 2 controller (wedge box), and additional CAN harnesses are needed. 

Coupling RowCommand with Swath Control Pro or John Deere Section Control provides the ultimate in precision planting and productivity. One company, one integrated solution are what we offer by incorporating Swath Control Pro or John Deere Section Control capabilities within the SeedStar 2 wedge box (controller). Unlike previous systems, no rate controller, additional harnessing, or components are required to achieve automated individual-row control.
 
SeedStar 2 monitoring, RowCommand, and a Swath Control Pro or John Deere Section Control activation from Ag Management Solutions (AMS) are all that is needed to reap the benefits of this technology. What's even better, a single Swath Control Pro or John Deere Section Control activation can now be leveraged across sprayers, nutrient applicators, planters and air seeders.