Speedometer Addition to Hydrostat?

[MORRISONSTEEL]

Innovative Solutions | Precision Farming | Turf & Highway Maintenance This has been a popular brand for many years, the calc-an-acre was really popular for older utility vehicles to keep track of acreage and mph. They used to just use a basic magnet and sensor system but I believe now they have radar and gps connectivity. There is also outfits like outback that offer some pretty good systems, but like others have said if looking for real low cost cell phone app is the way to go imao.

 

[npalen]

Any idea of cost on the Calc-an-Acre?

 

[TractorGuy]

My little JD has a crude but usable cruise control. I use it all the time when mowing. Can't alter the rpms much while mowing so being able to set speed is nice. I just leave the back and forth areas till last.

 

[npalen]

My B9200 does have a mechanical factory cruise control but the fiber discs have deteriorated and it is no longer function. I guess that would be a good winter rebuild project.

 

[muddstopper]

Just and ideal to throw out there. My gps, (old Garmin), will show speed, total distance traveled and even show a map of my route. Works even if your off road. My Hummingbird fish finder will do the same, allows me to set waypoints so if you ran out of spray, you could just save the point and start back spraying where you left off. Since my fish finder can be unplugged from its docking port on the boat, I would guess you could just buy another docking port and and wire it up on the tractor. Need to spray, hook up the gps, need to fish, just move it back to the boat. You could probably put the transponder on the spray rig to make sure you are setting the boom at the same height everytime. Not sure if the sonar will work out of water. Anyways, more than one way to skin a cat.

 

[coldsteelva]

But can you fish from the tractor?

 

[npalen]

But can you fish from the tractor?

Only if the tractor is equipped with a winch.

 

[Mendonsy]

Only if the tractor is equipped with a winch.

WOW!! Must be some BIG fish in your pond!!

 

[Rdr202]

You could use your smart phone get a Speedmeter App it will give you your speed.

 

[mikester]

Tell the wife you have to upgrade to a new tractor.

My M59 comes with a speedo but no cruise control :-(