Vicon EXTRA 690T Goes ISOBUS with its New Control System Designed Around the Tractor Driver

The Vicon EXTRA 690T is now available with ISOBUS control, where control and operation is designed around the tractor driver, adding maximum support and convenience during the intensive grass season. New intuitive joystick control ensures excellent control and comfort. 

 

Professional and Intensive Use

The Vicon EXTRA 690T is a true professional solution designed for long and intensive work days, demanding on both machinery and operator. With its 9m working width, steel tine conditioner and the versatile BX Swath belt the EXTRA 690T is already packed with features. By adding the new ISOBUS feature it can be controlled directly by ISOBUS compatible tractors without the need for a separate terminal. Alternatively the EXTRA 690T can be operated by the Focus or IsoMatch Tellus terminals from Kverneland Group.

 

All functions, such as raising/lowering of the swath belt, belt speed, conversion for transport, side shift of the rear mowing units and lift on headlands is controlled from the joystick or control terminal. The hour counter helps tracking and documenting working hours and the PTO alarm is activated if the PTO speed is too high or too low.

 

Joystick control positioned very conveniently in the tractor cab.

 

Joystick Control at Your Fingertips

Operation of the EXTRA 690T is designed to give the tractor driver maximum support and comfort. All main functions of the EXTRA 690T can be transferred to the new Kverneland Group Joystick. This joystick comes in a compact size, making it easy to place right next to the operator, so it is ergonomically well positioned for long days of operation. A small screen integrated into the joystick always keeps the tractor driver informed about the chosen operation.

 

Even more conveniently the control functions can be directly transferred to the joystick of the tractor if available. By using the joystick of the tractor both mower and tractor can be operated by the same lever, adding considerable comfort to the tractor driver during a long and busy working day. Constant switching between different controls are completely eliminated.

 

Automatic Headland Control

In addition the EXTRA 690T offers the Auto Headland Control system. In this way lifting and lowing of all mowing units on headlands is activated by one click. The front mower unit is lifted or lowered when the button is touched and the rear sections are lifted or lowered with a predefined time or metre delay, ensuring that the tractor driver can keep full focus on turning on headlands.

 

Keep an Eye on the Road

Entering roads through narrow gateways can be a challenge with a mower conditioner sticking out in front of the tractor. Visibility is often limited, and oncoming traffic can be a challenge to identity. With the additional IsoMatch Eye camera mounted on the front mower and the IsoMatch Tellus terminal in the cabin you have a clear view of the traffic that is displayed on the screen of the terminal.

 

The EXTRA 690T with BX Swath Belt and ISOBUS control will be introduced at the Agritechnica show in Hannover.