Tractor GPS Blog
Field Guidance Guides & Tips
Practical articles on tractor GPS guidance, AB lines, field mapping, accuracy, and getting the most out of your phone or tablet in the field.
Can You Use a Phone as a Tractor GPS?
A practical look at phone-based tractor guidance, what it can do in a field, and when dedicated positioning equipment is needed.
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What Is Tractor GPS Guidance? A Beginner's Guide
Learn how tractor GPS guidance uses position, field lines and implement width to help an operator plan passes.
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How to Set Up an AB Line for Field Work
A straightforward walkthrough of A and B points, parallel passes, implement width and a test run.
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How Accurate Is Phone GPS for Farming?
Why smartphone GPS accuracy varies and how to judge whether it is suitable for a farm task.
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GPS vs RTK: What's the Difference for Farmers?
A farmer-friendly explanation of ordinary satellite positioning and RTK correction for repeatable field work.
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How to Map a Field Boundary with Your Phone
Prepare a usable digital field outline, review its area and reuse it for future operations.
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How Does Implement Width Affect Field Guidance?
See how working width, overlap and equipment offset change the spacing of guidance passes.
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How to Reduce Overlap When Spraying a Field
Plan spray passes with the correct working width, a clear reference line and a field check.
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What Is Lightbar Guidance for Tractors?
Understand the left-right steering cues used by lightbars and screen-based tractor guidance.
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How to Keep Digital Records of Field Operations
Organize fields, equipment and completed work in a simple digital record that is easy to revisit.
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