Trimble or patch work
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SimpersTradeCounter
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- Location
- Ely, Cambridgeshire.
That's easy
Patchwork every time
Patchwork every time
SilliamWhale
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Both would be fine.
Trimble 250 are cheaper. Also teejet sell one
Trimble 250 are cheaper. Also teejet sell one
SimpersTradeCounter
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- Location
- Ely, Cambridgeshire.
IP64 enclosure
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- Location
- East Sussex
Have one on demo first is my advice. The are good, I'm not criticising the product but for spraying from the bike might be a bit much.
Considering there's potential for a sale here there's not a lot of salesman talk going on. So all that splits the patchwork from the Trimble is ip64 certified??
Any one using Leica mojo mini??
SimpersTradeCounter
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- Ely, Cambridgeshire.
Ok then patchwork comes standard with 7" touchscreen .
Tilt compensation (cue all the "it's not needed brigade") built in on most models.
Fully upgradable on Blackbox Go models and upwards.
British built!
Tilt compensation (cue all the "it's not needed brigade") built in on most models.
Fully upgradable on Blackbox Go models and upwards.
British built!
- Location
- North Yorks
Also thinking about a simple gps, is the patchwork blackbox easy to move from one tractor to another? and how accurate is it compared to the trimble 250 with ag15 upgrade?
firsttimefarmer
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Always struggled trying to get demo GPS systems! Patchwork wouldn't offer me that option.
SimpersTradeCounter
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- Ely, Cambridgeshire.
The Patchwork unit is easy to use and in todays touchscreen revolution the most intuitive to use.
It is easy to move from machine to machine, its a self contained plug and play system.
If you go for the Eco+ you get built in GLONASS.
Regarding the accuracy, it has built in "Terrain Compensation" which to copy and paste from their website
"Without Terrain Compensation, the steeper the gradient, the higher the inaccuracy, a slope of just 5 degrees can offset your GPS by 21cm."
So if you buy anything without TC your accuracy will be compromised anyway.
It is easy to move from machine to machine, its a self contained plug and play system.
If you go for the Eco+ you get built in GLONASS.
Regarding the accuracy, it has built in "Terrain Compensation" which to copy and paste from their website
"Without Terrain Compensation, the steeper the gradient, the higher the inaccuracy, a slope of just 5 degrees can offset your GPS by 21cm."
So if you buy anything without TC your accuracy will be compromised anyway.
Loftyrules
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- Location
- Monmouth
I am also considering one of these, but was advised by Patchwork to go for the Eco+ as it is waterproof which may prove pretty useful if out on the bike.
SimpersTradeCounter
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- Ely, Cambridgeshire.
You were advised correctly.
The standard Eco doesn't have the IP rating that the Eco+ has and 'm pretty certain, although not 100%, that the EX guide 250 is not suitable for outside use.
Pedders
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- Location
- West Sussex
had both ... using Trimble 750 in tractor now as we wanted autosteering but for what you want Patchwork ideal
SimpersTradeCounter
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- Ely, Cambridgeshire.
There will have been several update since your experiences. Of that I'm positive. Of all the units we have sold, I have never been given that as feedback, Although I do appreciate what you are saying as you experience.
The Patchwork Go is a solid solution for all what you will need, even if you decided to go auto steer and or auto section control. The Blackbox Eco+ will not upgrade to that, so if you think for a might want those add ons at a later date then the Eco+ is not for you.
If auto steer/section is not for you then the Eco+ is the best in its class, of that I have no doubt.
The Patchwork Go is a solid solution for all what you will need, even if you decided to go auto steer and or auto section control. The Blackbox Eco+ will not upgrade to that, so if you think for a might want those add ons at a later date then the Eco+ is not for you.
If auto steer/section is not for you then the Eco+ is the best in its class, of that I have no doubt.
Got a Mojomini, it is fine but have a good look at the Patchwork as suggested by simpers, for the reasons he gives.
Not sure if you can link a simple remote on off switch (eg, mounted on top of spool lever etc) to Patchwork, but if you can it will be a major bonus if you plan to use the area treated function.
Not sure if you can link a simple remote on off switch (eg, mounted on top of spool lever etc) to Patchwork, but if you can it will be a major bonus if you plan to use the area treated function.
