Retrofitting Autosteer.

[Deerefarmer]

Check out Stahly ,they may be able to give you some ideas @Cab-over Pete

 

[# Robin]

Probably you’re well informed but I think on mechanically steered fastrac like 3000/8000’s the gps hydraulic valve operated the steer-box assister ram. It effectively drives the steerbox backwards so requires a fair steer assistor ram.

I guess the concern with steering wheel systems is the force feedback on the steering wheel would trip out ez-pilot systems?
Be interesting to see what your steerbox assistor ram setup is and whether that could be upgraded

 

[Drillman]

I think the solution would be to buy a different machine

maybe a Multidrive or Zerion?

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I wish I had thought of that…..


All good replies, thank you.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Check out Stahly ,they may be able to give you some ideas @Cab-over Pete

I would love a Stahly Pete. Cracking bit of kit.

 

[mf7480]

Have you any pictures/ videos of it working? Aside from the steering is it living up to expectations?

 

[marco]

As mentioned above is it possible to convert your truck to hydraulic steering?

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I don’t know. I’m just wondering on whether these systems can cope with heavy steering or not?

I’m certainly not going to spend an absolute fortune, just thinking out loud really.

 

[Andrew]

I don’t know. I’m just wondering on whether these systems can cope with heavy steering or not?

I’m certainly not going to spend an absolute fortune, just thinking out loud really.

Trimble ezpilot used to cut out on a 3230 Fastrac on rough land so it won’t.

 

[Sorbaer]

Look into AgOpenGPS if you fancy a winter project…full RTK auto steer for pennies compared to what it cost from big companies

 

[Pedro-glebe]

Have a look at fj dynamics they use a steering wheel motor it seems very powerful - I have one on a arion 650 - works well - you cannot turn the wheel whilst it is steering- have to press the button on the screen to stop it though.
My maize coming up.

 

[Dman2]

Need to read last weeks yellow mag

 

[D14]

Aye up,

I can hardly believe I’m asking this, but what would be a rough cost to retrofit an autosteer system to my Zetros?

I really like the machine, it does and has everything I need and nothing I don’t need, it’s just the job. But I’m buggered if I can keep it straight on soft ground.

I am still driving parallel, although wiggling a bit maybe 1/2 a metre each way, which before anybody gets their knickers in a knot is fine for the products I spread, but as someone who has taken pride in the fact he can drive straight and parallel unaided for over 30 years it niggles me to see those wiggles.

The steering is quite heavy and there’s lots of feedback from tyre to steering wheel so it can be quite a handful. It’s like nothing else I’ve ever driven and I’m disappointed I’m admitting defeat, but I think customers expect top notch service and I always aim to give that.

Any ideas?

Cheers, Pete.

JD Electric steering system can run on a polaris ranger which is very heavy steering compared to a tractor or car so have a word with the local jd dealer as a used kit running an old dome are cheap as chips now as everybody has upgraded to the newer domes for better accuracy which you don't really need.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Ok, thank you

 

[Tealo]

Hi Pete, there is a way to lighten the steering with some fabrication. You move the rod from the steering box to the hub which to a lever in stead of to the hub then another rod goes from half way up the lever to the hub. I haven't explained it very well but if you get a look at any of the newer forward control Mogs you'll figure it out. This will hopefully give your arms a rest and prolong the life of the steering box, also you can fit any brand of steering wheel type GPS newholland/case branded Trimble seem to be the cheapest but very good.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Ok. And would that be classed as road legal with all that modification?

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I suppose South Cave Tractors would know, they build the FC Unimog S-Trac.

 

[Chae1]

@Tom H has it on his unimog if I remember correctly.

 

[Tealo]

I suppose South Cave Tractors would know, they build the FC Unimog S-Trac.

Yes it's legal and yes South Cave are the lads that came up with the idea

 

[NZ Tech]

I heard NH new autosteer valve is pretty awesome. Mentioned it was almost intuitive.

The lad who helps me commented the other day that his JD was struggling to keep itself straight on the soft and ridged ground.