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Autopilot motor drive system

Trimble’s Autopilot motor drive system controls tractors and harvesting machines – regardless of brand – with RTK accuracy, but without the need for hydraulic components.

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Benefits and performance

Trimble’s lineup of automated and assisted steering systems is designed for the work you do. Here are a few of the benefits the Autopilot motor drive system brings to farmers around the world.

Simple to install and transfer

The Autopilot motor drive system installs onto the steering column without the need for an AutoSense or steering angle sensor, making it easy to set up and quickly move from one vehicle to another.

A close-up, in-cab photograph of Trimble's Autopilot motor drive system installed in a tractor.
A farmer uses Trimble's Autopilot motor drive system to add precision to their farming activities.

Automated steering for everyone

Experience Autopilot-level performance across a range of vehicle types (e.g. tractors, combines, swathers, sprayers) without the need for hose installation or special tools.

Features and capabilities

Trimble’s steering systems have been engineered to help you get to work quickly, delivering accuracy and precision while also reducing operator fatigue.

T3 terrain compensation

T3 terrain compensation

T3 sensors calculate the actual position of the vehicle to help minimize skips and overlaps in areas with rolling terrain, slopes and rough ground.

NextSwath

NextSwath

NextSwath 2 end-of-row turn technology automatically guides the vehicle along the best possible path for turning around and approaching the next crop row or swath.

OnSwath

OnSwath

OnSwath advanced line acquisition settings helps users customize line acquisition preferences to the vehicle and field operation.

FreeForm

FreeForm

FreeForm guidance patterns give users the ability to adapt vehicle guidance behavior to the unique contours of the field from a single recorded pass.

Product Summary

Autopilot motor drive system

Trimble’s Autopilot motor drive system controls tractors and harvesting machines – regardless of brand – with RTK accuracy, but without the need for hydraulic components.

Product Line
Autopilot

Hardware

Specifications

  • Electric, hands-free, automated steering system

  • Sub-inch accuracy from the NavController‑III, which uses T3 sensors to calculate the actual position of the vehicle, minimizing skips and overlaps in areas with rolling terrain, slopes and rough ground

  • Operates at slow speeds and in reverse

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