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Technologies which are revolutionising the tractor industry

These days tractors are not just an equipment for the convenience of farmers. Over the years, they went through a lot of technological advancements. Starting from self driving to getting controlled by satellite, this segment has it all.

The idea of the driverless tractor is as early as 1940, but has gained momentum in the last few years.

Current leading manufacturers are John Deere, Autonomous Tractor Corporation, Fendt and Case IH.

In early 2008, Deere and Company launched its ITEC Pro guidance product, an automated system based on global positioning technology which automates vehicle functions including end turns. John Deere currently has a prototype in development.

New Holland’s 18-tonne T8.435 is going to be one of the most expensive tractors with prices starting from £250,000 (around Rs 2 crore).

Why? Because its steering is assisted by satellite, it downloads data about crops and soil straight to agronomists and farm managers, works 24X7, can link with ground sensors and drones using infrared thermal cameras and tell to within a square metre the size of a field and where the most fertile or waterlogged places are.

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Telematics allows equipment to talk to farmers, equipment dealers, and even other equipment. Imagine you have a problem in the field and have to stop working.

With telematics your dealer can access the onboard diagnostic system of your tractor. Depending on the problem they might be able to fix your equipment right from dealer.

No waiting on a mechanic to drive out to wherever you might be. Tractors can even communicate between themselves.

Text Courtesy: agriexpert.in

Thanks to GPS tractors, combines, sprayers and more can accurately drive themselves through the field.

After the user has told the onboard computer system how wide a path a given piece of equipment will cover he will drive a short distance setting A & B points to make a line.

Then the GPS system will have a track to follow and it extrapolates that line into parallel lines set apart by the width of the tool in use.

Text Courtesy: agriexpert.in

Imagine, a farmer ploughs his field with his tractor and gets all facilities that he can avail while driving a car.

John Deere India’s 5060E has an air-conditioned cabin and an adjustable, and is available at Rs 14.5 lakh in 4-wheel drive while at Rs 13.5 lakh in 2-wheel drive.

It has other technologies like Perma Clutch and Power Reverser.

It was the first company in India to offer tractors with power-steering, wet brakes, dry-type air cleaner and four-wheel drive.

Text Courtesy: ruralmarketing.in

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