A new guidance system for New Holland’s T4 FNV specialist tractors has received a Technical Innovation Award ahead of the EIMA International event.
Developed to help address a lack of skilled operators in specialist applications, the Advanced Vision Assisted Guidance is a Lidar-based system and manages steering within crop rows and at row ends, as well as controlling the implement.
As a result, New Holland states that it is effective, even in areas where GPS signal may not be available or are not suitable. The benefits include increased safety and comfort for the operator, while the increased precision means reduced environmental risk and enhanced performance from crop inputs.
Using the Lidar system, it can recognise row ends and develop a path to perform headland turns, with several different path shapes available. A collision check mechanism means that the system will advise the operator if a headland turn cannot be completed.
When linked to an Isobus implement, the system can also control certain functions, such as right and left section control through the row.
Carlo Lambro, brand president, New Holland said: “We are honoured to receive this EIMA Technical Innovation award for a development which represents a clear step toward further automation of integrated tractors and implements to support our farmers.
“It underlines our commitment to investing in and advancing automation technology, and our continuous efforts in research and development, aimed at supporting farmers’ everyday work. Such awards not only validate our dedication but also motivate us to keep pushing the boundaries of innovation to better serve agriculture.”
Further mentions
New Holland also received two mentions in the Technical Innovation Awards for its CR Seed Terminator and FR CropSpeed systems.
CropSpeed is designed to help forage harvester operators run their machines at full capacity without the risk of blockages. It uses a spout-mounted radar sensor to monitor crop flow speed.
Should the speed drop significantly, a warning is issued to the operator to reduce the forward speed to limit the risk of a blockage. If the ejection speed drops further, feed roll operation will automatically stop to minimise the impact on the crop flow channel.
The Seed Terminator, developed by the Australian firm of the same name, can be integrated into CR8.90/90 combine harvesters and uses a multi-stage hammer mill to kill weed seeds that are ejected from the cleaning shoe.
This eliminates the risk of seeds germinating and provides a mechanical solution to reduce stocks within the weed bank, and limit pressure in future seasons.
According to the company, a key feature of this is the ability to adjust the aggressiveness from the cab.
For more information go to www.newholland.com