2017 Orthman GPS TRACKER IV 

2017 Orthman GPS TRACKER IV

The advent of the global positioning system (GPS) ushered in a new era in agricultural production. Precision seed and nutrient placement enabled by GPS led to modern tillage techniques such as strip-till, which have had a profound effect on crop health and yield.

Orthman brings all the benefits of sub-inch accuracy to drawn and mounted implements with two unique, direct guidance systems, the GPS Tracker IV and the flexible, GPS Shadow Tracker. Dont assume your tractors GPS alone is enough. Let Orthman help you upgrade your implements now to enjoy the benefits of true precision agriculture long into the future.

Why is implement guidance important?

Field Pass #1

• Strip-till precision placing fertilizer with GPS Tracker IV implement guidance system.

Field pass #2

• Planting with GPS Tracker IV implement guidance system to precisely place seed over the fertilizer.

GPS TRACKER IV

Developed to provide industry-leading precision guidance for drawn and three-point mounted row crop units, Orthmans Tracker IV system easily mounts onto the implement and is fully compatible with John Deere and Trimble guidance systems. Available with two, three, four or six ground-engaging steering blades, the Tracker IV design features a single hydraulic cylinder that pivots all the blades simultaneously for consistent implement-tracking correction. The Tracker IV is available in 20- to 40-inch row spacings to fit your operation.

• 1. GPS antenna senses implement position relative to path and sends corrective steering information from controller

• 2. Tracker steers blades according to signal from controller until implement path is corrected

• 3. Once on the correct path, the steering blades hold the implement position based on GPS antenna position

• 4. Tracker actively senses position continuously to make small adjustments to keep implement on correct path

• 1. Hydraulic steering cylinder precisely controls blade movement

• 2. Fully-protected position sensor housing endures harsh operating conditions

• 3. Blade connecting tie rods ensure exact steering angle

• 4. GPS antenna sends implement position information to controller

• 5. Heavy-duty frame made from 3/8-inch wall, 5x7-inch, high-strength steel tubing

• 6. Shear bolt blade protection offers defense against underground obstacles

• Year over year repeatability of fertilizer and seeding applications

• Helps eliminate crop damage associated with implement drift

• Reduce inputs by reducing seeding and chemical overlap

• Reduce operator fatigue, labor and fuel costs