Many John Deere Industrial and Marine engines are factory-equipped with JDLink™ M or R telematics modems, giving owners the ability to connect directly to John Deere Connected Support™ – at no subscription cost and no ongoing fees.
When activated, JDLink enables remote monitoring and diagnostics that help keep your engine running at peak performance and maximize uptime in the field.
Why Connect Your Engine?
Activating your JDLink modem allows your engine to:

- Support improved uptime through remote monitoring and diagnostics
- Enable faster troubleshooting when service is needed
- Provide visibility into engine performance data
- Help identify potential issues before they lead to downtime
- Access Connected Support capabilities at no subscription cost
Factory-Installed or Retrofit Options
JDLink M and R modems are available factory-installed on most John Deere Industrial and Marine engines.
For older electronically controlled engine models, JDLink can often be retrofitted—allowing legacy engines to connect to the same Connected Support network as newer models.
What’s Required to Get Connected
Getting started is simple:
- CK Power pairs the JDLink modem with your engine
- The end user completes the JDLink activation process
- Register your engine and select CK Power as your servicing distributor
Once activated, your engine is connected to John Deere Connected Support for ongoing monitoring and diagnostics.
Get Connected Today
If your engine is equipped with a JDLink modem, or eligible for a retrofit, now is the time to activate it.
Register your engine and select CK Power to get connected and start maximizing uptime with JD Connected Support.

