Equipment Profiles: Precision Ag Guidance
January 31, 2012 
In any business, efficiency adds to the bottom line. Thanks to modern technology, precision agriculture tools are helping growers not only get the job done quicker, but also more accurately.
System 350
The System 350 from Topcon Precision Agriculture, featuring its X30 Console, is designed to be a complete all-in-one precision farming platform. In addition to auto steering with accuracy from WAAS to RTK, the X30 provides visibility of multiple control loops and sensors from its customizable on-screen dashboard and drag-and-drop or sliding “mini view” windows. The X30 is compatible with selected Topcon and DICKEY-john electronic control units for rate and section control, performing variable rate control of up to eight products. The X30 can import prescription maps and generate real-time as-applied log maps in both .shp and ISO-XML formats. The System 350 was nominated for the CropLife IRON (a Meister publication) 2011 Product Of The Year.
For more information, visit www.topconpa.com.
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EZ-Pilot
The EZ-Pilot steering system from Trimble features a sleek design integrated into the steering column, providing clear access to instrument panels and controls. It turns the steering wheel — your vehicle’s original wheel or an optional wheel — using GNSS guidance from the Trimble CFX-750 or the FmX display. Vehicle steering is immediately adjusted to compensate for rough terrain or slopes and hillsides with the new Trimble T3 Enhanced Terrain Compensation Technology. And higher torque delivers better steering of vehicles with more rigid steering systems, such as floaters.
For more information, visit www.trimble.com.
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