PLM Topsoil Mapper, New Holland's real-time soil structure analyzer

The sensor is part of the continuous evolution and improvement of our range, showcasing new technologies adapted to the needs of our customers.

Their design, technology and cost-effectiveness are genuine assets that give you the keys to the success of tomorrow's agriculture.

This new sensor will allow our customers to instantly know the soil parameters of their fields, which until now were difficult to measure. This sensor enhances your expertise in new areas that are still little developed by other manufacturers.

Operating principle
The Top Soil Mapper uses soil conductivity to detect variations in soil texture. An electromagnetic field is emitted into the soil, and four coils receive the signal, making it possible to measure conductivity for four horizons (0-25, 25-50, 50-80 and 80-100cm). This system makes it possible to identify the heterogeneity of the horizons and zones within the field.

The sensor is located approximately 30cm above the ground and can be hitched to a weight or directly to the linkage. The information is sent to the terminal via an ISO-bus connection.

From all of this raw data, the software corrects it to produce a topographic map of a set of parameters such as soil water reserve, soil compaction or variations in the different soil structures.

The emission of an electromagnetic field into the soil has no impact on the fauna and flora of the field.

The different features
Mapping
The terminal, coupled with a GPS receiver, enables precise mapping of various parameters. Thanks to this feature, your customers will be able to know their fields' parameters at any time of the year and at any growth stage. The maps can be exported and used for variable-rate application, for example. The maps are exportable in OGC format, and it is possible to view the soil parameters for the desired horizon.

Implement control
The Top Soil Mapper can also be used to directly control the implement behind the tractor. A solenoid valve located between the hydraulic distributors and the depth control cylinder adjusts the working depth according to the terminal's instructions.

The system can also be coupled, via an ISO-bus connection, to a seed drill to adjust the seeding rate and thus even out crop emergence across the field. The implement's sensitivity to soil variations can be adjusted, and the user can set the number of working steps of the implement within the working range.

Implement control is still very little developed by manufacturers; here, the aim is to offer customers a new kind of modulation with real fuel savings. The Top Soil Mapper will be used to best effect in heterogeneous fields with varied textures.

PLM Intelliturn (evolution)
New Holland has upgraded the Intelliturn automatic headland turn function to couple it with HTS 2 headland management.

The operator can now automatically trigger their HTS2 sequence when crossing a field headland recorded with the Intellisteer guidance system. IntelliTurn™ is the intelligent system for automatically sequencing end-of-row maneuvers, already available on New Holland tractors.

IntelliTurn™ is recognized for its adaptability: the system works on any type of terrain, at different speeds and in confined spaces. It is perfectly suited to arable crop producers and to customers who perform headland maneuvers in their farming applications.