51AV视频

The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20鈥�21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

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Inside the JCB Fastrac 6000 guidance revolution: using GPS to make four-wheel steering smarter

The new JCB Fastrac 6000 Series looks to provide a step change in GPS technology and tractor functionality, combining in-house guidance development with the Fastrac's four-wheel steering capabilities. James Huyton reports.

James Huyton
Machinery and 51AV视频Technology Specialist
clock 鈥� 12 min read
In-house development integrates guidance more closely with the Fastrac's vehicle control architecture, allowing the software to make greater use of its unique mechanical capabilities.
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In-house development integrates guidance more closely with the Fastrac's vehicle control architecture, allowing the software to make greater use of its unique mechanical capabilities.

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