Today`s Auto-Steering Systems

MACHINERY GUIDE
Today’s Auto-Steering Systems
Accuracy/
Correction*
Equipment
Compatibility
Equipment
Specifications
Abilities/Features
Ag Leader OnTrac2
Based on AutoFarm technology; compact hands-free
steering with terrain compensation; compatible with EDGE
and Integra displays; range of
high-accuracy GPS receivers
Mounts on existing steering
wheel; reliable-positive gear
drive system to eliminate wheel
slippage
+/- 6" to 12" pass-topass with WAAS;
+/- 2" to 10" pass-topass with OmniSTAR
Most major brands of tractors,
combines, sprayers and
floaters
Ag Leader
ParaDyme
Based on AutoFarm technology; provides automatic steering; user interface through
EDGE or Integra displays;
ParaDyme dual-antenna roof
module with 7D technology;
vehicle-specific hardware kit
Remote service capability;
simple Auto Calibration
process; built-in cell modem
for CORS network support; six
guidance patterns; tracks pitch,
roll and yaw
+/- 6" pass-to-pass
with WAAS;
+/- 2" to 6" pass-to-pass
with OmniSTAR HP or XP;
+/- 1" pass-to-pass
with RTK
Most major brands of tractors,
combines, sprayers and
floaters
AGCO Electric
Steering System
Based on Topcon AES-25;
provides automatic steering
with ECU and cabin harness;
GX-45 color console;
AGI-3 GNSS receiver with
72 channels; AES-25 electric
steering wheel
Compatible with Topcon System
150 or System 200; quiet,
high-torque motor; transferable
between vehicles
+/- 10" pass-to-pass with
WAAS; +/- 8" pass-topass with OmniSTAR VBS;
+/- 5" pass-to-pass with
OmniSTAR XP;
+/- 2" pass-to-pass with
OmniSTAR HP;
+/- 0.8" pass-to-pass with
RTK and CORS
AGCO, Challenger, Massey
Ferguson equipment
AGCO Assisted
Steering System
Based on Topcon System 150;
GX-45 color console; AGI-3
GNSS receiver with 72 channels; optional snap-in module
for centimeter accuracy when
used with an RTK or CORS
correction signal
Hands-free steering system;
offers set of automatic steering
patterns and accuracy options;
Paradigm G3 Triple Constellation Technology; receives GPS,
GLONASS and Galileo (once
available) satellite signals
+/- 10" pass-to-pass with
WAAS; +/- 8" pass-topass with OmniSTAR VBS;
+/- 5" pass-to-pass with
OmniSTAR XP;
+/- 2" pass-to-pass with
OmniSTAR HP;
+/- 0.8" pass-to-pass with
RTK and CORS
All major brands and popular
models, including Challenger
and Massey Ferguson
AutoFarm OnTrac2
Compact hands-free steering
with terrain compensation;
compatible with Ag Leader
EDGE and Integra displays;
range of high-accuracy
GPS receivers
Mounts on existing steering
wheel; reliable-positive gear
drive system eliminates
wheel slippage
+/- 6" to 12" pass-topass with WAAS;
+/- 2" to 10" pass-topass with OmniSTAR;
~2" repeatable with RTK
Fits wide range of tractors,
combines, sprayers, fertilizer
applicators and ag vehicles
AutoFarm
ParaDyme
Patented dual-antenna roof
array for terrain compensation;
full range of GPS accuracies
plus GLONASS; compatible
with Ag Leader EDGE and
Integra displays
AutoCalibration; vehicle kits
include hydraulic, steering
wheel mounting and all brands
of factory valves; factoryactivated wireless communication for remote service
(standard) and NTRIP
+/- 6" to 12" pass-topass with WAAS;
+/- 2" to 10" pass-topass with OmniSTAR;
+/- 1" pass-to-pass with
RTK
Fits wide range of tractors,
combines, sprayers, fertilizer
applicators and ag vehicles
Case IH Assisted
Steering
Based on Trimble EZ-Steer
technology; hands-free
assisted steering; in-cab
display; terrain compensation
with two gyrometers and two
accelerometers
Seven guidance patterns; Transcend GPS receiver technology
with On-Path Filtering; available
FM-1000 display offers dual
GPS receivers that support
GPS, Glonass, RTK and
L1/L2/L2C/L5; transferable
between vehicles
6" to 8" pass-to-pass with
WAAS;
3" to 5" pass-to-pass with
OmniSTAR XP;
2" to 4" pass-to-pass with
OmniSTAR HP;
sub-inch with RTK
Mounting kits for more than
1,000 models
List price: varies by
signal and display
www.agleader.com
List price: $12,075 for
WAAS; $14,770 for
OmniSTAR; $17,075
for RTK
www.agleader.com
List price: $15,091
www.agcocorp.com
List price: $11,390
www.agcocorp.com
List price: $6,885,
varies by signal
and display
www.gpsfarm.com
List price: $13,000 to
$23,000, varies by
vehicle and display
www.gpsfarm.com
List price: starts
at $5,500
www.caseih.com
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MACHINERY
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GUIDE
Today’s Auto-Steering Systems
Equipment
Accuracy/
Correction*
Equipment
Compatibility
Specifications
Abilities/Features
Case IH Autopilot
Based on Trimble technology;
fully integrated automated
hydraulic steering solution;
choice of two touch-screen
displays: FM-750 or FM-1000
(FM-1000 display offers dual
GPS receivers that support
GPS, Glonass, RTK and
L1/L2/L2C/L5)
Seven guidance patterns; Transcend GPS receiver technology
with On-Path Filtering; Pulse
Width Modulated steering
valve; Navigation controller
with T3 Terrain Compensation
with three gyrometers and
three accelerometers
6" to 8" pass-to-pass
with WAAS;
3" to 5" pass-to-pass
with OmniSTAR XP;
2" to 4" pass-to-pass
with OmniSTAR HP;
sub-inch with RTK
Mounting kits for more than
700 makes and models
Case IH AccuGuide
Requires guidance-ready
vehicle; fully integrated automated hydraulic steering
solution; choice of AFS PRO
300 or AFS PRO 600
Six standard guidance patterns;
Transcend GPS receiver technology with On-Path Filtering;
navigation controller with T3
Terrain Compensation with
three gyrometers and three
accelerometers; Pulse Width
Modulated steering valve
6" to 8" pass-to-pass
with WAAS;
3" to 5" pass-to-pass
with OmniSTAR XP;
2" to 4" pass-to-pass
with OmniSTAR HP;
sub-inch with RTK
Current Puma, Magnum and
Steiger tractors, Axial-Flow
combines, Patriot sprayers;
Legacy MX Magnum tractors,
Axial-Flow combines,
Patriot sprayers;
New Holland TG and TJ Series;
John Deere 8000 Series
Dickey-john
IntelliAg
Interface with Trimble AutoPilot
system; compatible with
WAAS, EGNOS,
OmniSTAR HP/XP and RTK
AutoSense steering sensor
eliminates moving parts and
mechanical linkage; five steering patterns; Trimble T3 technology measures pitch,
roll and yaw
+/- 1" with RTK
IntelliAg terminal and application control modules plug and
play with ISOBUS 11783
compatible OEM implements
and tractors
Fendt
VarioGuide
Hands-free steering system;
varioterminal 10.4" touchscreen console; topdock
mounted GNSS receiver and
inertials
Complete set of automatic
steering patterns and accuracy
options; console is a fully compliant ISOBUS virtual terminal
+/- 8" pass-to-pass with
WAAS and OmniSTAR VBS;
+/- 2" pass-to-pass with
OmniSTAR HP;
+/- 0.8" pass-to-pass with
RTK and CORS
Available for Fendt 800 and
Fendt 900 Series tractors in
summer 2011
Hemisphere GPS
VersaSteer
Electric steering wheel option;
pair with Outback S3 or
Outback Sts
Transferable between ag
vehicles
12" pass-to-pass with
WAAS;
2" to 12" pass-to-pass
with OmniSTAR HP or XP
Certain vehicle-specific kits
Hemisphere GPS
eDriveTC
Hydraulic GPS assisted
steering; Crescent Receiver
technology
Gyrostablization, auto engage
6" to 12" pass-to-pass
with WAAS;
2" to 6" pass-to-pass with
OmniSTAR HP or XP and
RTK
Vehicle-specific kits for more
than 500 tractors, sprayers,
combines and swathers
Hemisphere GPS
eDriveX
six-axis inertial; compensation
and integrated wheel angle
sensing; Outback S3, Outback
A220, A221 or BaseLineX
receivers; Crescent Receiver
technology; auto-steer ready
vehicle
Straight, contour and circle
pivot guidance modes;
SBAS/DGPS modes; OmniSTAR
HP/XP and RTK capable; auto
engage; reverse operation
12" pass-to-pass
with WAAS;
2" to 12" pass-to-pass
with OmniSTAR HP or XP;
+/- 1" pass-to-pass
with RTK
Kits for 145 ag vehicle models
List price: starts
at $7,995
www.caseih.com
List price: starts
at $10,962
www.caseih.com
List price: starts
at $20,000
www.dickey-john.com
List price: TBD
www.agcocorp.com
List price: $4,590;
$695 for vehicle kit only
www.hemisphere
gps.com
List price: $3,990
www.hemisphere
gps.com
List price: $6,995
www.hemisphere
gps.com
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MACHINERY GUIDE
Today’s Auto-Steering Systems
Accuracy/
Correction*
Specifications
John Deere
AutoTrac Universal
Steering Kit
Non-integrated system;
GreenStar 2 1800
mid-spec color display;
AutoTrac SF1 activation;
StarFire 3000 position receiver
with complimentary John
Deere StarFire1 correction only
Easy installation; 66-channel,
multi-frequency differential
GNSS; GLONASS and
GPS compatible
+/- 10" pass-to-pass with
complimentary SF1 signal
on StarFire 3000;
upgradable to RTK for fee
and subscription charge
Field-installed on select
non–John Deere and older
John Deere vehicles;
GreenStar 3 2630 display
John Deere
Integrated System
In-cab premium monitor
GreenStar 3 2630; AutoTrac
SF2 activation; AutoTrac ready
vehicle equipped with a
StarFire 3000 position receiver;
for RTK, one RTK base station
and two RTK radios (one for
machine and one for base
station); yearly license fee of
$800 for StarFire 2 signal
66-channel, multi-frequency
differential GNSS integrated
into machine design; RTK
extend feature continues signal
for 15 minutes if line of sight
is lost; contour, circle and
curve capabilities
+/- 4" pass-to-pass with
GPS; +/- 1" pass-to-pass
with RTK
Vehicles with AutoTrac Ready
option; 6420, 6X30 Premium
Series tractors; 7X20, 7X30
tractors; 8X00, 8X10, 8X20,
8X30, 8R tractors (wheel or
track models); 9X00, 9X20,
9X30 tractors (wheel or track
models); 4700, 4710, 4720,
4920, 4X30 sprayers; 9X50,
9X60, 9X70 combines; 7X00,
7X50 forage harvesters; most
50 Series combines are field
installed; GreenStar 2 1800
and AutoTrac Universal are
compatible with SF2 activation
Leica mojo3D
7" color touch screen; lightbar
with steer-assist technology;
integrated L1 GPS receiver
Save and recall waylines;
multiple steer patterns;
import/export to USB; remote
upgrades via Virtual Wrench
8" pass-to-pass with Leica
Quick Steer; upgrade to
RTK with mojoRTK console
All major tractor brands via
electric steer solutions
Leica mojoGLIDE
100% RTK-ready console;
fits in radio DIN slot
No subscription fees; Virtual
Wrench support for instant
software updates and upgrades
8" pass-to-pass with
dual frequency GL1DE
technology
All major tractor brands via
electric, mechanical and CAN
steer solutions
Leica mojoRTK
Sub-inch accuracy; easy to
install in a radio DIN slot
Use with a base station or any
real-time (CORS) network via
integrated cell modem; Virtual
Wrench support for instant
software updates and upgrades
+/-1" with RTK
All major tractor brands via
electric, mechanical and
CAN steer solutions
New Holland
IntelliSteer
Based on Trimble technology;
color display; GPS receiver;
navigation controlled with
three gyrometers and
three accelerometers
Requires guidance-ready
vehicle; hands-free assisted
steering; one easy-touch
screen display for both guidance and machine functionality;
IntelliView Plus II and IntelliView
Plus III monitors are portable
between vehicles
6" to 8" pass-to-pass
with WAAS;
3" to 5" pass-to-pass
with OmniSTAR;
2" to 4" pass-to-pass
with DGPS HP;
+/- 1" with RTK
New Holland T9, T8, T7 and
T7000 Series tractors;
CR and CX Series combines;
Guardian self-propelled
sprayers in 2011
Raven SmartSteer
Mechanical drive unit; transferable between vehicles; works
with Raven Cruizer, Cruizer II,
Envizio Pro, Envizio Pro II and
Viper Pro
Automatic calibration; simple
installation; four steering
patterns; 3D terrain compensation to help with machine pitch,
roll and yaw
Sub-meter
Will mount on most tractors,
self-propelled sprayers and
combines
List price: $9,875
to $10,025
www.johndeere.com
List price: $17,190 with
GPS; $31,730 with RTK
www.johndeere.com
List price: $3,300
www.agguidance.com
List price: $7,990
www.agguidance.com
List price: $8,990
www.agguidance.com
List price: $12,000
to $19,000, varies by
display and accuracy
www.newholland.com
List price $4,245
www.raven.com
Abilities/Features
Equipment
Compatibility
Equipment
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Today’s Auto-Steering Systems
Equipment
Specifications
Abilities/Features
Accuracy/
Correction*
Equipment
Compatibility
Raven SmarTrax
Works with RGL Lightbar,
Raven Cruizer, Cruizer II,
Envizio Pro, Envizio Pro II and
Viper Pro; ties into existing
machine hydraulics
Automatic calibration and
simple operation; 3D terrain
compensation is optional
Sub-meter to sub-inch
Machine-specific kits for
most tractors, self-propelled
sprayers and floaters, and
combines, including
steer-ready machines
TeeJet FieldPilot
Matrix color touch-screen
guidance console; built-in GPS
engine with external steering
control module; PWM hydraulic
steering valves
Designed for ease of installation; compatible with any GPS
quality; offers TeeJet RealView
guidance and BoomPilot automatic section control
6" to 8" pass-to-pass
with WAAS;
4" repeatable with
OmniSTAR HP;
1" to 2" repeatable
with RTK
Compatible with more than
300 models of tractors, combines and application equipment; now compatible with
many factory steering valves
Topcon Precision
Auto-Steering
System 150
AGI-3 integrated steering solution; suited for steer-ready
machines; on-screen visual
aids and easy-to-read coverage maps; 5" diagonal display;
optional detachable lightbar
Multi-constellation GPS,
GLONASS, Galileo; multiple
steering modes and contour
patterns; optional AES-25
electric steering; snap-in
module for easy upgrade to
RTK, , CORS, UHF
or GSM options
+/- 1" with RTK
Most major ag vehicles
Topcon
System 200
X20 touch-screen console
with Windows XP; provides
real-time communications
from the cab
Up to 11 separate map layers
+/- 1" with RTK
Most major ag vehicles
Topcon
System 250
X20 touch-screen console and
AGI-3 integrated steering
solution; suited for steer-ready
machines; features a moving
map, virtual road and lightbarstyle position indicator to
display application area and
vehicle position
Up to 11 separate map and
data layers; optional AES-25
electric steering; snap-in
module for easy upgrade to
RTK, OmniSTAR, CORS, UHF
or GSM options
+/- 1" with RTK
Most major ag vehicles
Trimble EZ-Steer
Uses steering wheel–mounted
friction wheel; EZ-Guide 250
(WAAS only), EZ-Guide 500,
CFX-750 or FmX displays;
transfer from vehicle to
vehicle
T2 terrain compensation; multifrequency GNSS, GLONASS and
GPS compatible
6" to 12" pass-to-pass
with WAAS;
4" pass-to-pass with
OmniSTAR HP or RTK
Compatible with more than
1,000 machines across 26
manufacturers
Trimble Autopilot
Integrated steering system
with vehicle’s existing
hydraulic or fly-by-wire
steering; EZ-Guide 500,
CFX-750 or FmX displays
T3 terrain compensation, multifrequency GNSS, GLONASS and
GPS compatible; FmX features
two integrated receivers for
implement guidance
6" to 12" pass-to-pass
with WAAS;
4" pass-to-pass with
OmniSTAR HP;
+/- 1" with RTK
Available on more than 600
models across 18 different
manufacturers
List price $4,635
to $5,655
www.raven.com
List price: $7,400
for WAAS; $12,000 for
OmniSTAR; $15,000
for RTK
www.teejet.com
List price: $7,745 for
base kit (WAAS only);
$18,000 for RTK
www.topconpa.com
Multiple options,
contact dealer
www.topconpa.com
List price: $12,750
for WAAS only;
$23,000 for RTK
www.topconpa.com
List price: $5,490
to $6,490
www.ez-steer.com
List price: $7,990
to $18,985
www.ez-steer.com
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