Easily complete end-of-pass turns
Accurate end-of-pass turns are difficult to repeat throughout the workday. At each turn, the operator must accurately perform several tasks at the proper time. As the hours add up, it becomes more difficult to perform these tasks, which can include turning the tractor, changing speed, raising and lowering the implement, etc. As fatigue sets in, headland turns can become inconsistent.
AutoTrac Turn Automation gives you a complete solution for accurate and repeatable end-of-pass turns throughout the entire field. It automatically completes accurate turns and carries out end-of-pass functions at appropriate times during the turn. This reduces strain on the operator and reduces input costs.
AutoTrac Turn Automation offers many benefits to the operator:
- Ability to focus on the job to make necessary adjustments and better agronomic decisions on the go
- Ability to watch the tractor and implement more closely, allowing for proactive adjustments instead of reactive fixes
- Ability to more closely watch for damaging obstacles such as rocks, washouts, or holes
- Increased productivity through faster, more efficient, and smoother end turns
AutoTrac Turn Automation offers options to meet numerous operating requirements:
- U-turn – this option is a simple U-turn for traditional end-of-row turns to the next pass.
- Figure-eight turn – this turn is helpful when operating at an angle to the headland. It allows the tractor to make a large sweeping figure-eight turn which reduces turn angle and allows the field boundary to be followed with each turn.
- Straight through – this option causes the machine to continue through an upcoming boundary and not turn. It is helpful for operating through passable internal boundaries and allows the machine to raise the implement, cross a passable boundary, and lower it on the other side.
These benefits result in more uptime for the equipment and an operator who is more alert at the end of the day.