Deere releases universal auto-steer system
New AutoTrac Controller 300 steering kit can work with both Deere and non-Deere farm machineryJohn Deere has dropped its latest after-market auto-steer kit which the company claims is more affordable and accurate.
According to John Deere precision ag marketing manager, John Mishler, the AutoTrac Controller 300 system is customisable to different types, ages and brands of ag machines that have hydraulic steering from a single source and at least four wheels.
"We know that not all farmers operate new John Deere machines factory equipped with AutoTrac," Mishler said.
"This solution is compatible with many newer Deere vehicles not already equipped with AutoTrac, as well as older machines and other equipment brands. It integrates with a John Deere precision ag display and StarFire receiver for a complete guidance system and a consistent John Deere Precision Ag experience across the entire fleet."
The John Deere AutoTrac Controller 300 is a dealer-installed kit that is easy to set up, calibrate and maintain with no modifications needed to the original steering wheel or operator area.
It utilises hydraulic and electrical components to provide quick guidance line acquisition with the feel and function of a fully integrated system, Deere said.
Later this year, John Deere plans to expand compatibility to include machines other than tractors. It can be used on cabbed or open-station Deere and other brands of ag machines with front- or rear-wheel steering and is compatible with both open- and closed-centre hydraulic systems.
"The benefits of AutoTrac are well-known: reduced skips and overlaps resulting in lower input costs for fuel, seed, fertiliser, and crop protectants,” Mishler said.
“Now almost any producer can add guidance to their machines without having to trade vehicles, or more easily add it to non-Deere or smaller tractors to reap the productivity, accuracy and efficiency benefits precision guidance provides.
"More importantly, customers can customise automated steering to the level of precision they choose based on their specific requirements, resulting in a package that best fits their operation without having to learn multiple user interfaces."
John Deere AutoTrac Controller 300 is available to order now. For more information on the system, visit JohnDeere.com.au.
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