Kubota Announces WorkSmart Autosteer
Kubota Tractor Corporation has officially launched WorkSmart Autosteer, a precision guidance system built for compact and utility equipment. Compatible with new and used Kubota equipment, the system works like an autopilot: it holds the line while the operator stays in command of the operation. It’s backed by a 2-year limited warranty, and can be financed through Kubota Credit Corporation to qualified purchasers.
“WorkSmart Autosteer isn’t about removing the operator from the decision; it’s about helping to remove fatigue and error from the equation,” said Austin Hawkins, senior manager, technology sales and marketing, Kubota North America. “At your command, the machine holds the line, so you stay sharp, cover more ground and still get home with something left for the people who matter most.”
WorkSmart Autosteer made its public debut at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, last week. Attendees had the chance to learn how WorkSmart Autosteer helps farmers, ranchers, contractors and turf professionals approach their most demanding tasks — from seeding and tillage to spraying and harvesting.
From the press release:
Most precision guidance products on the market have been engineered for full-size row-crop tractors and sold as third-party kits. Kubota is entering the market with a different approach; WorkSmart Autosteer is engineered for the specific model it is installed on. The unit may be sold, installed, serviced and even warranted and financed through a single dealer relationship. The result is manufacturer-quality integration at a competitive price.
An Eye on Accuracy
According to Kubota, WorkSmart Autosteer offers two correction levels:
- SBAS (WAAS): 6 to 8 in. of repeatable pass-to-pass accuracy, no subscription required.
- PPP: 1-in. accuracy for specialty crops and precision applications, where every fraction of an inch directly impacts yield, quality and marketability. Available with an annual subscription.
The company explained that both system options integrate seamlessly with its intuitive user interface and maintain consistent accuracy throughout field operations. This makes adoption simple for first-time guidance users and experienced operators alike.
A Big Value
Kubota shared this info to highlight the value precision guidance can deliver in a single season:
- Precision that repeats, pass after pass. Guidance holds the machine to a defined line, so each pass registers against the one before it. That consistency is what allows seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products to land where the operator planned them to land, rather than where the last pass happened to end.
- Less ground covered twice. Overlap is work the operation performs and pays for a second time. By holding the guidance line, the system reduces the pass-to-pass overlap that manual steering leaves behind, so more of the day goes to new ground.
- Repeatability that does not depend on seat time. Holding a straight line across a long field is a learned skill. Guidance carries that skill in the machine, so the line the system holds is the same line whether the operator has one season behind them or thirty.
- One system, across the whole operation. The same repeatable guidance runs from broadacre acres into specialty crops, where consistent lines hold row spacing, and into turf and grounds work, where the finished pattern is visible to everyone who looks at it.
More on WorkSmart Autosteer
Here’s even more info from Kubota about WorkSmart Autosteer:
- Dealer Installation, Training and Support: Authorized Kubota dealers can install the system in approximately two hours and provide a training session to ensure operators are confident and comfortable with the technology – offering full Kubota dealer support on the product from sale to hands-on training. The system operates through a WorkSmart Autosteer app, available for iOS and Android devices. App tutorials, calibration guides and operational videos to support ongoing learning and troubleshooting are also available.
- Compatible with Kubota Tractors, Mowers and RTVs: The system is compatible with select Kubota tractors, mowers and RTVs. This makes precision guidance accessible to farmers, ranchers and turf maintenance professionals. WorkSmart Autosteer supports seeding and planting, tillage and cultivation, hay operations, spraying and spreading, mowing, road grading, and orchard and vineyard work.
- Pricing and Availability: WorkSmart Autosteer carries a MSRP of $6,000, plus dealer installation, for both new and used equipment. Financing is available through Kubota Credit Corporation to qualified buyers. The system is available now at authorized Kubota dealers.
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