Budget Retrofit RTK autosteer

[Jinty Mcginty]

Looking for recommendations for a budget Retrofit RTK autosteer system that might be part of a grant package (SACGS).
Has to have a minimum spec of the following
A standalone GPS unit with automatic field boundary measurement and field recognition. It must have a minimum capability of straight and curved guidance modes and be capable of linking to implement control and auto steer. Sub 20cm Accuracy Capable of RTK Guidance.
Would there be much of a saving fitting it yourself and getting a supply only quote and realistically how much cash am I going to have to part with ?

 

[Badshot]

I've no idea on costs these days really, but with Trimble gear you've got £3k unlock to get to rtk.
Then £3k for the electric wheel, personally I'd recommend going steering valve as it's in a different league.
I doubt you'd see change from £15k, and possibly more.

 

[jack6480]

12k

 

[cquick]

If you're comfortable with electronics it may pay not to bother with the grant and use AgOpenGPS instead.
I built my setup for less than £1800 including full RTK with base station (so no ongoing subscriptions) and steering via hydraulic valve.

 

[quattro]

Does it have to be Rtk, or rtk capable?

 

[BBE]

Think I'm going to have a go with AgOpenGPS but I did look at www.fieldbee.com & www.farmtek.fr
Main benefit I could see with these over AOG was an off the shelf electric steering wheel. Not sure if they fit the grant spec.

 

[Jinty Mcginty]

Does it have to be Rtk, or rtk capable?

Wee bit vague in the wording but it does say a minimum spec of Sub 20cm Accuracy Capable of RTK Guidance
Depends how you interpret it I suppose

 

[quattro]

What are you wanting to do
I got a system to Rtx range point and use it for drilling

 

[Jinty Mcginty]

What are you wanting to do
I got a system to Rtx range point and use it for drilling

Deep ridging for tatties, drilling vegetables, spraying etc

 

[quattro]

Deep ridging for tatties, drilling vegetables, spraying etc

Rtk would be better for those jobs

 

[CEONLTD]

Looking for recommendations for a budget Retrofit RTK autosteer system that might be part of a grant package (SACGS).
Has to have a minimum spec of the following
A standalone GPS unit with automatic field boundary measurement and field recognition. It must have a minimum capability of straight and curved guidance modes and be capable of linking to implement control and auto steer. Sub 20cm Accuracy Capable of RTK Guidance.
Would there be much of a saving fitting it yourself and getting a supply only quote and realistically how much cash am I going to have to part with ?

HI

if you give me a shout i can quote you a Fieldbee system, [email protected]

 

[barleypicker1]

HI

if you give me a shout i can quote you a Fieldbee system, [email protected]

Is the Fieldbee system capable of implement control? Isobus?

 

[CEONLTD]

Is the Fieldbee system capable of implement control? Isobus?

hi sorry no only GPS and RTK Functions

 

[Dukes Fit]

@Jinty Mcginty I was quoted around £6.5k for Trimble RTK autosteer fitted.

Was around the same money for either steer ready tractor or to fit a Trimble wheel.

 

[Jinty Mcginty]

@Jinty Mcginty I was quoted around £6.5k for Trimble RTK autosteer fitted.

Was around the same money for either steer ready tractor or to fit a Trimble wheel.

From a Scottish Firm ?

 

[Dukes Fit]

From a Scottish Firm ?

Yup

 

[Well Refreshed]

@Jinty Mcginty, how are getting on with this?

 

[Jinty Mcginty]

All sorted hopefully installing soon

 

[Well Refreshed]

What system did you go for? I’m asking as I’m in a similar situation. Thanks

 

[Jon@Pinpoint]

I'd be really interested in your thoughts on FJ Dynamics RTK system. They are a Chinese company, and beginning to grow over here.
Price point is very good, with the ability to expand the system and make your tractor fully autonomous!
Any feedback would be good, and possibility of testing such a system?
You could PM me if preferred?
Cheers, Jon