Reducing cost while increasing productivity and crop stand are at the forefront of every farmer’s priorities. After all, the quality of the crop each growing season can mean the real difference between profit margins and the farm’s success in the long run. The tools used to accomplish this may not always look the same from operation to operation, and that’s where the benefit of retrofit application control comes in.
We’ve all heard and seen the benefits of tractor guidance and steering equipment, but the real value behind it comes to life when using those display systems to manage and control your implements. With PTx Trimble’s proprietary Field-IQ™ and ISOBUS control solutions, you can do just that – on your current equipment regardless of brand, make or model.
Don’t wait to purchase new equipment to take advantage of the cost-saving benefits of application control – install it on the equipment you already have today and experience:
Real-time monitoring of your application
Control of equipment functions at the touch of your display
These technologies bring new insights to the cab, making a positive impact on the performance and productivity of your operation and reducing the chance of over or under-applying.
When it comes to application control solutions, the ease of installation, versatility, and functionality are key. With PTx Trimble, you have the ability to choose a solution that fits the needs of your farm, from basic section control to the most advanced features in the market.
The Field-IQ crop input control system
With Field-IQ, you can expect to harness the benefits of both adjustable pre-set or prescription variable rate control, section control or a combination of both based on the type of implement being controlled. Field-IQ supports:
Planters
Spreaders
Sprayers
Air Seeders
Liquid strip-till bars
Each of these applications can be monitored and controlled through any PTx Trimble Precision-IQ™ compatible display. This solution is also compatible with our 12-section switch box for ease of use and implement platform kits for simplicity of ordering and installation.
The Field-IQ ISOBUS control system
Don’t have a PTx Trimble display system or hoping to utilize more than one display? Field-IQ ISOBUS is here to help. This suite of solutions is compatible with most major third-party display systems and is controlled on-screen via a universal terminal. All control functions are managed through an implement-mounted ECU, or electronic control unit, that can be configured for any of the following application types:
Seeding
Planting
Spraying (commercial and orchard/vineyard applications)
Spreading
Slurry
Hoeing controllers
While boasting rate and section control features, these solutions also support transfer of target rates from prescription maps, various speed inputs, as-applied data from the ECU to the display, and work result documentation. Each solution also encompasses its own feature set, such as boom control with the Sprayer ECU, or headland detection and ultrasonic sensor feedback supported by the Orchard/Vineyard ECU.
The best part? These systems only require a one-time configuration, since all of the settings stay with the implement. These solutions also feature plug-and-play functionality, meaning they plug directly into your tractor’s ISO connection port for quick and easy installation.
Interested in learning more about Field-IQ ISOBUS? Click here to download our ISOBUS Product Guide.
An investment that pays off
At its core, application control technology aims to increase the effectiveness of your equipment and ensure that you are applying your inputs at precisely the right time and location in the field. These solutions not only seek to reduce the cost of inputs required each season but also provide you with more accurate and effective solutions while eliminating the need to purchase new equipment.
We understand that producing a top-yielding crop requires more than just a little sunlight, water, and hope. This season, let our application control technology help you go the extra mile in ensuring the best opportunity for every operation, all season long.
For more information on these PTx Trimble technologies, visit our Field-IQ and ISOBUS landing pages or talk to your local reseller.
