Most cost effective ISObus contoller

[Rob Holmes]

Maybe upgrading a few machines in the next couple of years and they will probably be Isobus compatable, but i won't need all machines to come with they're own controller, (and save £1000)

I'd like to permanently mount a controller in each tractor.

It would be nice if 2 of them could do GPS too, the others can be use basic controllers.

Which do i go for???

 

[Clive]

Topcon x30

Might not look as cheap as others but no unlocks to buy

 

[Rob Holmes]

Not sure which would be the best one for us,

Do i....

1. Go for the MF isobus? Benefits: Being integrated into the tractor and can use it for HMS, hydralic flow, etc. Drawbacks: Don't know how big the new screen is in the 7600/6600 range, looking at pics,it looks quite small
2. Do i go for the Topcon X30? Benefits: Big screen, can multitask - Guidance, Auto steer, rate controller, etc Drawbacks: Not integrated, expensive
3. The Kverneland Tellus box? Benefits: 2 screens so can use 2 functions at once without swapping between screens Drawbacks: Don't know how effective it is - Can it cope? Very big screen, Not integrated

What are others opinions?

 

[Farmer Wally]

Do i go for the Topcon X30? Benefits: Big screen, can multitask - Guidance, Auto steer, rate controller, etc Drawbacks: Not integrated, expensive

Topcon x30 for me because its offer so much to more.

Yes we have one and use the isobus virtual screen for our vicon geo spreader ( bought it without a Tellus box and saved a fortune because we already a capable controller)

You can add more than one isobus unit to the screen, then just tap the icon to toggle between unit.

 

[Rob Holmes]

How much was the x30 compared to the Tellus? PM me if you like?

 

[Chapelton]

We looked into it as it looked like we would need it for a new fert spreader and I can't help but think the technology has a long way to go.

But this on the other hand has to be the best idea yet:
http://app.claas.com/2013/sima/en/points-forts/utapp.php

 

[Shutesy]

We looked into it as it looked like we would need it for a new fert spreader and I can't help but think the technology has a long way to go.

But this on the other hand has to be the best idea yet:
http://app.claas.com/2013/sima/en/points-forts/utapp.php

That has to be the future of Isobus control. iPad etc for £400 is a lot cheaper than these isobus control boxes manufacturers are pushing. Makes it so much more available to all! Though it does depend on the price of the app, unlikely to be £1.99!!

 

[Clive]

We looked into it as it looked like we would need it for a new fert spreader and I can't help but think the technology has a long way to go.

But this on the other hand has to be the best idea yet:
http://app.claas.com/2013/sima/en/points-forts/utapp.php

at last ! this is what ISObus was invented for !!

how long until it's available ? anyone know ??

 

[Chapelton]

Don't know - remember its probably 1k worth of App but I'm hoping it will be a game changer.

 

[Wombat]

Be interesting what the interface to the canbus costs as well and also if it will include task controller functionality.

 

[Rob Holmes]

at last ! this is what ISObus was invented for !!

how long until it's available ? anyone know ??

I was asking for something like this months ago.... finally hope!

 

[Clive]

I was asking for something like this months ago.... finally hope!

Maybe don't hold your breath ! Someone is going to be able to charge a small fortune for the interface I guess ? !!

 

[Rob Holmes]

If it costs £1000 it'll still be a mile cheaper than say an X30 or similar

 

[Clive]

If it costs £1000 it'll still be a mile cheaper than say an X30 or similar

True enough - will be interesting to see hoŵ greedy Claas are with this

 

[Rob Holmes]

One thing with Claas, they'll develop it and get it on the market quick

 

[Shutesy]

Would think it would be to Claas' benefit to make it considerably cheaper than any rivals and sell large quantities to farmers who no doubt many have a tablet of some sort already ready to use! Out of interest how much is an X30?

 

[Andrew]

Saw this pic.twitter.com/AUrqSWYWbZ at the Sima show the other week, the small black box bolts on the implement and the ipad just connects to it wirelessly. Talking to the chap on the stand they were testing a version that isobus implements plugged into, then wireless to the ipad. So could be released very soon.

 

[Farmer Wally]

I can only see that app being able to do basic isobus controlling of your machine, think you would need something else to do VRA with a fert spreader at the moment.

But it's a step forward.!

 

[Clive]

Saw this pic.twitter.com/AUrqSWYWbZ at the Sima show the other week, the small black box bolts on the implement and the ipad just connects to it wirelessly. Talking to the chap on the stand they were testing a version that isobus implements plugged into, then wireless to the ipad. So could be released very soon.

Who was making / selling that ?

 

[Andrew]

Who was making / selling that ?

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