PTx Trimble, a joint venture established in 2024 by AGCO and Trimble, has launched its latest GNSS receiver for precision autoguidance, the NAV-960 guidance controller. Unveiled at Agrishow in São Paulo, Brazil, this new technology significantly enhances positioning accuracy and availability, leading to increased operational uptime. Its robust computing power is designed to efficiently support complex field operations and accommodate future technological advancements in agriculture.

The NAV-960 represents a substantial upgrade from its predecessor, the NAV-900, offering farmers superior speed, enhanced processing capabilities, and improved positioning performance. This allows for the precise handling of the most demanding guidance and steering applications, leading to greater uptime and seamless field operations. Ultimately, this translates into increased efficiency and boosted productivity for agricultural users.

Farmers adopting the NAV-960 can expect a range of benefits. These include savings on inputs through reduced overlap, minimized downtime that lessens operational delays, and improved machine utilization. All these factors contribute to reducing operator fatigue during long working days and enhancing overall productivity. By integrating the NAV-960 into a complete autosteering solution, operators can focus intently on fieldwork, enabling growers to complete tasks faster and reduce wear and tear on equipment.

Andrew Sunderman, VP of Product and Customer Experience, emphasized PTx Trimble’s commitment to innovation. “As the precision ag industry evolves, we are focused on innovative solutions that make it easier for farmers to tackle the critical challenges they face in the field, and to do so in a way that creates added value,” he stated. “With the new NAV-960 guidance controller, farmers have access to some of the most advanced technical capabilities for GNSS positioning in the market, which ultimately helps to get the job done in less time and with more profitability.”

Key Enhancements and Benefits of the NAV-960

Designed as a direct successor to the flagship NAV-900, the PTx Trimble NAV-960 incorporates both internal and external improvements to boost positioning and accuracy across diverse farming operations. Its new cast aluminum base and sleek design ensure durability, making the NAV-960 capable of withstanding the harshest agricultural environments, from extreme heat to freezing conditions, and resistant to rain and dust. The upgraded CPU provides additional processing power, ensuring compatibility with current and future fieldwork demands.

New features in this next-generation receiver include:

• A patented industrial design featuring a rugged base resistant to dust, water, and vibration.
• An enhanced GNSS engine that tracks more satellites, combined with improved inertial sensors, delivering up to 50% better vehicle positioning and line following performance compared to the NAV-900.
• Onboard Trimble ProPoint® technology with Trimble IonoGuard™ for maximum resistance to downtime caused by solar events and scintillation.
• Centimeter-level accuracy when paired with Trimble CenterPoint® RTX or RTK correction signals.
• An advanced quad-core processor for increased power, faster calculations, and improved data delivery speeds.
• Full compatibility with existing PTx Trimble steering systems, utilizing the same cables as the NAV-900 guidance controller.
• Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities to facilitate easier support for service teams and enable future enhancements across the PTx Trimble solution portfolio.

In line with the company’s “retrofit-first, mixed-fleet” strategy, the NAV-960 is fully compatible with all GFX series displays, including the GFX-350, -1060, and -1260 models.

Farmers implementing the new receiver can expect immediate improvements, including:

• Increased uptime and enhanced profitability.
• Reduced overlap and lower input costs.
• Decreased labor costs through maximized operator effectiveness and elimination of idle time.
• Reduced stress and fatigue for operators during long days in the cab, minimizing mistakes and errors in judgment