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Auto-Guidance
Michael Buschermohle
Precision Agriculture Specialist
UT Extension
Auto-Guidance
What can auto-guidance do for you
• more accurate planting, cultivating, spraying and fertilizer application• reduced skips and overlaps• ability to use equipment with varying row configurations• keeps implements in the same traffic patterns year-to-year (controlled traffic)• extends hours of operation• reduced operator stress and fatigue• allows the use of less-experienced labor
Auto-Guidance
Planting Within the Window
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Planting Within the Window
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Spraying Within the Window
Auto-Guidance
Acres Sprayed in a 10 Hour Day
4 6 8 10 12 14 160
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12-Row 90' Boom
Spraying Speed (mph)
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Auto-Guidance
4 6 8 10 12 140
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10-hr day 12-hr day 16-hr day
Spraying Speed (mph)
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Extending the day equals more acres sprayed
Required Auto-Guidance Components
Case Examples – RTK Auto-Guidance
• Deere AutoTrac with SF 3000 RTK
– $21,440
• Display with AutoTrac Unlock
• StarFire 3000 with RTK Activation
• Yearly Subscription to a Deere Network
Case Examples - RTK Autosteering
• Topcon System 150 with RTK Option
– $16,500 includes:
• GNSS Receiver
• Autosteering Activation
• RTK Module for Traditional or CORS Data
• Plug-n-Play Capabilities with “Guidance-Ready” Tractors
• Subscription fee + cellular data plan
Case Examples - RTK Auto-Guidance
Trimble CFX AutoPilot
– $19,800
• FMX Display
• GNSS Receiver
• Wiring Harness + Brackets
• RTX or Cell Phone modem
– Subscription fee + cellular data plan
– Application control capabilities
What you need to know
• Select the right guidance system for your operation– Lightbar vs. Autoguidance– Determine required accuracy (WAAS vs. RTK)– Source of GPS correction– GNSS receivers
• Terrain Compensation• Add-on component• Included with purchase
• Capabilities beyond guidance (application control)• System easily upgradeable with new firmware• Documentation data (as-applied maps + reports)• System service or support
What’s the Take Home Message?What’s the Take Home Message?
• Field shape and size impact ASC savings
• Consult your dealer to learn about your options
• Purchase a display that allows for technology upgrades
• For better results use higher accuracy GPS/GNSS correction service
• Maximizing productivity should be your overall management goal
Questions