The new RS1 at work in the cab of a New Holland tractor.
Farmers are always on the look-out for solutions to boost business efficiency and productivity, and now CNH has launched a new product that promises to be a ‘game-changer’ for many farming operations.
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CNH has launched RS1, the most powerful high-speed steering system in the industry, designed to be fitted to earlier model Case IH and New Holland machinery to allow for the latest technology around positioning, speed and performance.
For CNH, RS1 is a result of the acquisition of Raven Industries in 2021, which allowed it to leverage Raven’s 50 years of innovation in the precision agriculture technology space to enhance its machinery offering to Case IH and New Holland customers.
“We’ve been able to bring this level of technological expertise in-house, which has given us the ability to accelerate the delivery of automated solutions to our customers — faster than we would have been able to through the conventional mechanism of using third parties,” CNH’s Jeremy Duniam said.
He says RS1 is an intuitive, easy-to-use unit, with exceptional precision at both high and low speeds, improving efficiency and giving the operator the opportunity to cover more ground in a day.
The RS1 receiver on a Case IH tractor.
“RS1 is helping modernise the legacy fleet as we go further down the road of increasing automation,” Jeremy said.
“This latest technology paves the way for customers to accelerate a lot of this automation around steering, implement control, agronomic data sharing via our FieldOps platform — it’s equipping their older machines with current levels of technology.
“Equipped with the industry’s most accurate steering system, the receiver enables rapid line acquisition and smooth operation at both high and low speeds.
“It’s an ideal solution for all farming applications — from raised bed horticulture to broadacre cereal production.”
With a receiver that fits to the roof of the machine, and a state-of-the-art 12-inch wide, high-resolution screen, RS1 has been described as a ‘game-changer’.
“The new screen and receiver will give our existing customers greater flexibility and speed around the tasks they’re completing,” Jeremy said.
“RS1 is a highly robust solution, with access to more satellites that increases its usability and reliability in the field. Overall, it’s just a better, faster solution for customers in the market today.”
