In 1926 Harry Ferguson Patented the 3 point hitch on the rear of the tractor. This is the 3 arms that allow you to fit any attachment to the rear, making your tractor the true versatile workhorse you need on farm, and allowing your tractor to do more by using the weight transfer of the implement to create pull. It become a ASAE standard for all tractors.
This is no different to ISOBUS. ISOBUS is a fancy word that means 3 point hitch for your GPS display on you tractor.
Many modern implements have computers on them to provide functionality. For Example, a sprayer has a controller that regulates the rate and turns sections on and off.
This controller is able broadcast its main control screen to the cab to the ISOBUS display you have (JD, Trimble, Ag Leader, CNH, ARAG, Raven etc as long as they meet the standards). This Display can be any brand. Much like Television, TV1, 2 and 3 can be viewed on your Phillips, Panasonic TV, or whatever you have. This display is called UT or Universal Terminal.
The finally thing to know is ISOBUS has Task Controller ability. This means, the display in the cab (any breed!) can tell the sprayer to turn on or off, or adjust rate up and down. this is a piece in the puzzle of Variable Rate application.
There is much more to ISOBUS standards, components etc, but that is my job to navigate these for you. If you want to know more visit AEF and learn more about the machinery Database by clicking here
The best part of this system is you don’t always need a new display for every implement you buy…..regardless of what the tractor dealer tries to tell you.
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