Key Takeaways
- Topcon Agriculture introduces the Value Line Steering system to make autosteering more accessible to smaller farms.
- The solution offers sub-5 cm steering accuracy for both new and older tractor models, including ISOBUS-UT compatible systems.
- Farmers report fuel, chemical, and time savings due to improved efficiency and reduced overlap.
- The system is designed for ease of use, even for those unfamiliar with precision agriculture tools.
- Value Line Steering is now available via Topcon’s global dealer network.
Topcon Agriculture Unveils Value Line Steering for Broader Adoption of Precision Tech
Topcon Agriculture, a global precision farming technology provider, has announced the launch of its new Value Line Steering system—an affordable, easy-to-use autosteering solution tailored for small and mid-sized farming operations.
The product was developed to lower the barrier to entry for precision agriculture, bringing high-accuracy steering capabilities to a wider range of equipment, including older tractors and front-wheel-steer models.
Enabling Sub-5 cm Precision on Older Equipment
The Value Line Steering system delivers high-end steering precision at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. Farmers can now retrofit tractors—including machines with over 9,000 hours of use—to operate with sub-5 cm accuracy, a feature once limited to newer, more expensive equipment.
Aaron Freeman, a fourth-generation farmer from South Australia, shared his experience: “I didn’t think you could get a 35-year-old tractor with 9,500 hours on it to steer with this level of precision—but now it’s possible. It’s a game-changer for maximising the value of all farm equipment.”
Designed for Simplicity and Efficiency
The system is built with user-friendliness in mind, ensuring a minimal learning curve even for those unfamiliar with digital farming tools. Farmers can quickly install and operate the system, gaining immediate benefits in fuel savings, reduced input waste, and improved operational efficiency.
Gary Grigson, a South Australian farm manager, emphasized the practical benefits: “Your fuel usage is lower because you’re not overlapping. It’s more efficient all around—including chemical application—because you minimise mistakes at the ends when turning.”
Supporting Sustainable and Profitable Agriculture
Topcon’s new offering reflects the industry’s broader shift toward sustainable and data-driven farming. By reducing waste, maximizing resource use, and expanding access to high-precision tools, the Value Line Steering system helps farmers increase profitability in the face of rising fuel, fertilizer, and chemical costs.
The solution leverages Topcon’s decades of experience in agricultural steering technology and is compatible with ISOBUS-UT standards, allowing for easy integration with existing farm systems.
Topcon Agriculture’s Availability
The Value Line Steering system is now available through Topcon Agriculture’s global network of authorised dealers, enabling immediate access for producers around the world.
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