Tillage control system OutRun

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Overview
PTx Trimble OutRun retrofit autonomy kit provides a plug‑and‑play solution to enable autonomous field operations on existing tractors and grain carts. The system is designed to free labour for other tasks while ensuring field missions are executed reliably and on schedule.

One platform – multiple use cases
The self‑contained OutRun kit supports interchangeable workflows across seasons: grain cart autonomous staging and on‑the‑go unloading are available now, with tillage functionality planned. Move the kit between machines to adapt to harvest, tillage and other seasonal tasks.

Get field work done faster
OutRun lets operators optimise machine, labour and resource allocation. Autonomous execution of predefined missions reduces idle time and improves operational throughput across planting, tillage and harvest cycles.

OutRun | Tillage — Key Benefits

• Define field boundaries and obstacles, calibrate implements, then launch driverless tillage missions.
• Create tillage prescriptions with dynamic no‑till, slow and no‑go zones to protect sensitive areas.
• Remote monitoring with 360° live feed, images and app alerts to review operations from any location.
• Selectable path plans to optimise fuel use and reduce pass overlap.
• Pause, restart or redo mission sections through the app for flexible field management.
• Adjust speed remotely to match field conditions and implement requirements.

OutRun | Grain Cart — Key Benefits

• Autonomous operation from field edge to combine and back to support continuous harvesting.
• Controlled by the combine operator via iPad for on‑the‑go coordination.
• Combine guidance and steering remain unchanged; OutRun integrates with existing combine workflows.
• Reduces compaction by managing traffic patterns between combine and field edge.
• Operates up to 15 mph (approx. 24 km/h) and supports field slopes up to 15°.

Safety
Built‑in safety protocols include virtual boundaries, configurable no‑go zones, on‑screen alerts and proximity sensors that continuously monitor surroundings. The system will slow and stop if obstacles persist and sends alerts to operators as required. Moving obstacles are monitored and the mission resumes when the path is clear.

Operational flexibility
OutRun is designed for plug‑and‑play installation on compatible tractors and easy transfer between machines. Operators can deploy the kit to optimise labour across tasks while retaining manual control when needed.

Specifications

• Platform: PTx Trimble OutRun retrofit autonomy kit (plug‑and‑play retrofit solution).
• Operational speed: up to 15 mph (approx. 24 km/h) for Grain Cart workflows.
• Grade capability: supports field inclines up to 15°.
• Connectivity: uses Starlink to address rural connectivity limitations.
• Business model: one‑time hardware purchase plus annual service fee (no per‑acre or hourly fees specified).
• Compatibility: John Deere 8R (2014+) — Grain Cart available now; tillage functions scheduled for 2026. Fendt 900s compatibility expected late 2026.
• Controls: iPad control by combine operator for Grain Cart workflows.
• Autonomy features: boundary and obstacle setup, implement calibration, tillage prescription creation (no‑till/slow/no‑go zones), selectable path plans, mission pause/restart and app speed control.
• Monitoring & alerts: 360° live feed, images and app alerts for remote oversight.
• Safety systems: proximity sensors, automated slowdown/stop behaviour, virtual boundaries and configurable no‑go zones.
• Use cases: driverless tillage missions, autonomous grain cart staging and on‑the‑go unloading, and seasonal autonomous tasks.