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Waterloo IA | Recently, we got our hands on a Topcon system for our 700L dozer to do grade control. We have not operated the Topcon system yet, but it includes a base and a rover station along with an FC-6000 field computer. We also have an Agleader setup for a tile plow, GPS 6500 (looking to replace), InCommand 1200, and the water management control module. We are looking to upgrade our GPS 6500 and learn the Topcon system. We also would like another setup for our JD gator, so that we can do surveys or modelling on it to speed up the design process, and install, so we don't run into as many issues in the field. What would be the most cost-effective way to set up our gator? It seems as if the Topcon gear would be easier to move around than the Agleader equipment, and would work for 3d modeling and be able to be ported into Agleader SMS for tile design as well. However, we are open to suggestions different from these two companies, such as Trimble.
Summary:
What are the tips and tricks of Topcon as a first-time user in the cab and at the computer?
What is the most cost-efficient practical setup for a JD gator to do elevation surveys for tile design, and for Topcon computer modelling?
What upgrade routes should we look at for our tile plow to prevent issues with cellular dead zones?
Edited by PrecisionAg75 7/31/2025 12:39
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Tiling and elevation surveys (topcon, Agleader, Trimble)
