At the recent Agrishow in São Paulo, Brazil, PTx Trimble, the joint venture formed by AGCO and Trimble in 2024, unveiled its latest innovation in precision agriculture: the NAV-960 guidance controller. This new GNSS receiver is set to revolutionize auto-guidance in farming, offering enhanced positioning accuracy and availability, which translates to greater uptime and improved efficiency in field operations.
The NAV-960 is a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the NAV-900. It boasts enhanced speed, higher processing power, and improved positioning performance, making it capable of handling the most complex and demanding guidance and steering applications. This means farmers can expect improved uptime, flexibility in running field operations, and ultimately, greater productivity.
One of the standout features of the NAV-960 is its robust design. Built with a cast aluminum base, it is engineered to withstand the harshest farming environments, from extreme temperatures to persistent dust and rain. This durability ensures that farmers can rely on their equipment to perform consistently, regardless of the conditions.
The NAV-960’s advanced GNSS engine can track more satellites than ever before, paired with enhanced inertial sensors, providing up to 50% improved vehicle positioning and line following performance compared to the NAV-900. This level of precision is crucial for tasks that require centimeter-level accuracy, such as planting, spraying, and harvesting. The inclusion of Trimble ProPoint technology with IonoGuard further ensures maximum resistance to downtime caused by solar events and scintillation, a common issue in precision agriculture.
For farmers, the benefits of implementing the NAV-960 are manifold. The technology helps save on inputs by reducing overlap and downtime, which in turn decreases operational delays and improves machine utilization. This not only boosts productivity but also reduces operator fatigue during long planting days. By utilizing the NAV-960 as part of a complete auto-steering solution, operators can focus more on the fieldwork at hand, getting tasks done faster and reducing wear and tear on equipment.
The NAV-960 is designed to be future-ready. Its advanced quad-core processor ensures compatibility and readiness for fieldwork today and in the future. The receiver is also equipped with onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it easier to support for service teams and ready to embrace future enhancements across the PTx Trimble solution portfolio.
PTx Trimble’s commitment to a retrofit-first, mixed-fleet strategy is evident in the NAV-960’s compatibility with all GFX series displays, including the GFX-350, -1060, and -1260 models. This ensures that farmers can upgrade their existing systems without the need for extensive overhauls, making the transition to more precise and efficient farming practices more accessible.
The NAV-960 is available worldwide, providing a solid foundation for fieldwork today and readiness for future technological developments. Whether for aftermarket or OEM installations, this new guidance controller is poised to become an essential tool for farmers looking to enhance their precision agriculture capabilities. For more information, farmers can contact their PTx Trimble dealer or visit the PTx Trimble website.
