Andrews Family

Back in my day, we had to actually drive the tractors ourselves. Not anymore, check out the new intelligent Total Equipment Control (iTEC) system from John Deere. It uses GPS, probably RTK GPS, and integrated systems in the tractor to know exactly where the tractor is and it controls the entire system. That means driving the tractor (including turning at the end) as well as operating the implement controls. It sounds like a pretty impressive system technologically speaking. Hey Galen, does this mean your new tractors are going to start coming standard with DVD players?

I particularly liked how they listed "reduces operator fatigue" as one of the benefits. My dad had a much cheaper solution. He would send me out to disc with the tractor without a cab that had a worn out seat with a screw sticking out of the back rest. Any time you got a little tired and leaned back you got a little ‘encouragement’.