What is the most striking detail of your system?
Hexagon’s Auto Steering hardware and software are fully developed in house, enabling a seamless steering control and integration with the nertial navigation system and satellite positioning.
How is it fitted?
Hexagon’s Electric Auto Steering installation typically takes four hours to complete and requires a more skilled technician for aesthetic matters than for mechanical ones. It involves replacing the steering wheel and attaching an ECU to the cabin, no Wheel Angle Sensor required.
The installation of the Hydraulic Auto Steering and tracked tractors requires a more specific technical service when compared to the electric model. Typically, this type of installation takes six hours to complete. The assembly of a hydraulic auto steering requires a modification to the tractor’s original hydraulic circuit, which is the most laborious task.
As for steer-ready, it requires a compatible tractor and connection to the CANbus, extra sensors will depend on the steering valve model.
Can it be fitted on pre-installed or factory fitted vehicle components?
The hydraulic system can. It is also possible to connect our system to tractors that have an electronic hydrostatic steering valve.
Can you take the system to another vehicle?
It is very easy to change the electrical equipment to another tractor as long as some basic items are installed in the other vehicle. These items are provided in an additional parts kit. To change the hydraulic system from one vehicle to another, it is necessary to have the hydraulic, mechanical components, cables and the control module installed in both vehicles.
What happens if satellite or correction signals lack or fail?
The GNSS receiver can keep us operating for some time in case of correction signal lacks. We can’t operate without a GNSS signal.
What patterns are available?
Straight, curved, pivot, adaptive and custom shapefile.
How often and at what costs is the software updated?
2 to 3 times per year. Software update is for free, and you can download from our web page.
Which licenses/unlocks are available and at what costs?
GNSS Standard include GPS and GLONASS. TerraStar-C PRO and RTK are available, including multiple constellations tracking, such as Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS and NavIC.
ISOBUS available: TC: € 450, UT € 450UT+TC: € 650.
| Company name and nationality | Hexagon’s Agriculture, Brazil |
| Product name | HxGN AgrOn Auto Steering (electrical/hydraulic) |
| Suitable brands and tractor/vehicle models | Vehicles equipped with an electronic hydrostatic steering valve using the Danfoss PVED-CL model. Vehicles equipped with a PWM control valve, such as tractors from the Puma, Magnum and Steiger (Case) and T7 (New Holland) families. No restrictions in other tractors |
| Technical requirements for tractor/vehicle | We are compatible with front/rear vehicle steering, tracked and articulated |
| Which global satellite systems does it support as standard? | GNSS, GPS, Glonass, TerraStar, RTK |
| What type of terminal(s) are available? | |
| Terminal size(s) (inch) | 5”, 7” and 10” |
| Type of display/screen | Capacitive touch screen with multi-touch |
| Is it waterproof/water resistant? | 5”: IP65, 7”: IP64, 10”: IP66, IP67 |
| What application map and data formats does it support? | ESRI Shape |
| Is your solution Isobus compatible? | Only in models 7” and 10” |
| Can you engage autosteer with a button on the tractor arm rest/joystick? | yes |
| Is it capable of doing autoturns on headlands? | no |
| Can it control/operate sections of sprayers, seed drills, etc? | yes, until 64 |
| Possible minimum and maximum driving speeds with autosteer engaged | Hydraulic: min: 0,5 km/h, max 25 km/h Electrical: min 1,6 km/h, max 25 km/h |
| Main components autosteer system | Receiver GNSS, display, ECU, Pedal (switch on/off), cables. Electrical: motor. Hydraulic: WAS (wheel sensor) and hydraulic valve |
| Rough retail price | ElectricSteer with L1 display retail price € 4900 ElectricSteer with L1/L2/RTK retail price € 8600 Installation cost not included. Hydraulic Steer with L1/L2/RTK retail price € 9000, installation cost not included |