Case IH Now Has Guidance for Implements

Nov 15, 2024
By Ryan Ridley
Assistant Editor, North American Content, Farms.com

New Tech Ensures Precise Implement Tracking

Case IH has introduced a significant advancement in precision farming—its Active Implement Guidance system.

This new technology from Case IH marks a pivotal development in agricultural operations and input management.

Farms.com connected with Kendal Quandahl with Case IH for more details on this innovative technology.

Active Implement Guidance tackles one of the traditional challenges in farming: ensuring that implements trail directly behind tractors, especially during curved operations or on slopes.

As you know implements can drift, which might not align with the precision required for modern farming practices.

The solution involves a sophisticated steering control system mounted directly on the implement.

This system utilizes the same guidance line as the tractor, ensuring the implement follows exactly, without deviating from the intended path.

This precision is crucial for operations requiring high accuracy such as strip tilling, where precise placement of seeds and fertilizers is vital, says Quandahl.

Consider strip tillage—it’s imperative that planting occurs precisely over these pre-laid strips to maximize growth conditions and yield.

Active Implement Guidance ensures that each pass through the field aligns perfectly, enhancing the effectiveness and increasing overall productivity.

For farmers looking to optimize their operations and ensure every seed and fertilizer application counts, adopting Active Implement Guidance could be transformative.

It supports a more controlled, repeatable farming environment, helping to maximize inputs and boost yields season after season.

Embrace the future of farming with precision technology that promises to make every pass through the field count!

Quandahl explains more in the below video.

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