New Holland has introduced EZ Pilot to the company’s stable of Precision Land Management products. The system uses an electric motor drive unit built into the steering column and GPS guidance to steer the vehicle, allowing the operator to focus on other tasks to improve job quality and crop yields, all while reducing fatigue.
The system includes T3 enhanced terrain compensation technology, which immediately adjusts steering when dealing with rough terrain or sloping grounds. Unlike other systems, EZ Pilot is unique because its seamless integration provides clear access to the vehicle’s instrument panel while maintaining the vehicle’s original steering wheel and telescoping functions.
The high-performance EZ Pilot system also has a fast-reacting motor, compatible steering option, greater flexibility and higher torque, as well as a range of display options and a sleek, clean design.
As well as this, the compact system is easy to install, with simple cabling, meaning it can be mounted anywhere in the cab. It’s capable of working with the full range of New Holland T6 and T7 tractors and New Holland CX combines. This completes the line-up for GPS-based steering as the larger T8 and T9 tractors and CR combines are supplied as either IntelliSteer complete or ready direct from the factory.
Precision farming sales and marketing manager Dan Stuart said the EZ Pilot system provides a new level of support and comfort.
“As well as significantly reducing operator fatigue, the EZ Pilot assisted steering system allows operators to focus on the things that matter,” he said. “It’s adaptable to a wide range of terrains, is fast and efficient, provides 30 per cent more torque than other systems in the market and yet is simple to install and surprisingly affordable.
“One of the real benefits to the customer that we have found is the flexibility this system offers means it can be fixed to any machine – not just New Holland tractors and combines – resulting in a convenient option for practically every farmer.”
For more information visit: www.newholland.com.
