Near Intersection of I-35 & I-90 Southern Mn. | farmcdc - 1/4/2026 12:18
Thinking of purchasing a sprayer that comes with a 1200 monitor. What is the difficulty and possible costs in utilizing this same monitor with an older mechanical planter and an old combine that doesn’t currently have a monitor system at all?
The cost is difficult to suggest for many reasons. As far as the planter goes, there are several things that can be done utilizing the InCommand. These can be done separately or with some or several modules. Obviously the cost increases with the more that you wish to do.
As an example with my ground drive Deere 1770NT, we use a Seed Tube Monitoring Module (STTM) as a replacement for the Deere 350 population monitor that came with the planter. We also use an Ag Leader Clutch Control Module to shut off rows in two row sections. We use a Liquid Product Control Module to control spray behind each row. We use an Application Rate Module to monitor the rate of starter fertilizer applied by a ground driven pump. We use a module to monitor the UP/DOWN force on each row.
We could but don't use a hydraulic seed drive module. The planting tractor is steered with a steering module called SteerCommand Z2.
With the combine, there is the harvest package which consists of a mass flow sensor module, moisture sensor ,module and height/speed module. These work together to calculate and map your yield. The InCommand can also work with different steering arrangements to steer the combine.
The InCommand would also need a GPS receiver which may or may not be included with the sprayer. We use the InCommand in our Hagie sprayer as well. The module you are getting with your sprayer is likely the same as what we are using. It can control the spray rate as well as shut off sections automatically.
All these various modules, wiring and sensors increase the cost but do work very well. If you are unfamiliar with the various possibilities, the options can be overwhelming.
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AgLeader InCommand 1200 to older equipment
