Unfortunately, if you use John Deere iGrade you'll be missing out on the real benefits of OptiSurface and 3D GPS landforming which uses variable grades or curved design surfaces to typically reduce the earthworks by 50% to 80% compared to single planes or even multiple planes design. No need for Terra Cutta or any other software.Ĭontact us at to get a single plane design for IGrade. OptiSurface Designer can also and export a cut/fill map to be printed or loaded into the John Deere 2630 display for a moving map display.
Watch this video to learn how: How To Use OptiSurface Designer With John Deere iGrade Plane Control. The plane design can then be input into the iGrade display. OptiSurface Designer can then design a single or multiple plane design. OptiSurface Designer can import topography data from many sources including John Deere APEX software (see OptiSurface Designer and John Deere's APEX).
John Deere iGrade can ONLY follow single plane designs. OptiSurface can be used with John Deere Equipment in two ways.