Beard Technology Solutions: John Deere SmartGrade™

In today’s construction industry, time is money—but precision is everything. Contractors across the Southeast are looking for ways to get more done, with less waste, fewer delays and better margins. That’s where Beard Technology Solutions comes in. 

 

In the video below, we take you behind the scenes to show how Beard Technology Solutions and John Deere SmartGrade™ technology are revolutionizing jobsite performance—and how our team is supporting contractors from the dirt up. 

SmartGrade™ is John Deere’s fully integrated 3D grade control system. With GPS-enabled automation and real-time grade tracking, it eliminates the need for stakes, strings and extra passes—meaning faster job completion, tighter accuracy, and major savings on labor and rework. 

 

It’s not just about having the latest machine—it’s about having the right tools working smarter for your bottom line. 

 

Whether you’re: 

  • Grading pads for commercial builds 
  • Laying the foundation for roadways or infrastructure 
  • Moving large volumes of material quickly and precisely 

 

…SmartGrade™ helps you grade with confidence, reduce operator fatigue and maximize every hour on-site. 

 

The real differentiator isn’t just the technology—it’s the support that comes with it. Our Beard Technology Solutions team is dedicated to helping you use technology to its fullest potential. That means more than a quick setup. It means partnership. 

 

Here’s what you can expect from Beard Technology Solutions: 

  • On-site consultations: We assess your workflow and recommend the right SmartGrade™ solutions and machine control setups for your needs. 
  • Training and onboarding: Our team stays on-site to walk operators through the technology in real-world conditions—not just in a classroom. 
  • Ongoing support: If you run into an issue or want to expand your tech capabilities, we’re only a phone call (or jobsite) away. 
  • Advanced data solutions: We offer drone surveying, 3D terrain modeling, and telematics that help you monitor productivity and project progress with numbers—not guesswork. 

 

In addition, John Deere has partnered with Leica Geosystems, offering even more flexibility for contractors who work with a variety of equipment and control systems. Whether you're using Leica for base stations, total stations, machine control or survey work, our team can help you integrate these tools seamlessly into your workflow. 

 

In short: we don’t leave until you’re confident. From small contractors expanding into site work to large crews managing multimillion-dollar developments, Beard Technology Solutions supports operations of all sizes with the same level of care, commitment and technical expertise. 

 

For more than 50 years, Beard Equipment Company has been committed to providing top-tier equipment and unbeatable support. With Beard Technology Solutions, we’ve extended that promise into the future—empowering our customers to work smarter, safer and more profitably. 

 

We’re proud to be a trusted John Deere dealer, but more than that, we’re proud to be a trusted partner on your jobsite. We believe that technology should work for you—not the other way around. Whether you're exploring machine control for the first time or ready to scale your operation, Beard Technology Solutions is here to guide you every step of the way.