Case IH Active Implement Guidance: keeping implements on line without extra tweaks

In 2025 Case IH launches Active Implement Guidance (AIG), a plug-and-play kit that synchronises tractor and implement paths. The tractor follows an RTK line, while sensors on the implement receive the same coordinates and correct its position in real time, eliminating side-shift on slopes, tight turns and uneven terrain where tractor autosteer alone cannot hold the tool perfectly on course.

What’s in the AIG kit?

• ISOBUS controller with pre-installed AIG software.
• GNSS antenna (a second unit if the tractor already has its own receiver).
• Steerable component — either a ProTrakker hitch or a steerable axle on the implement.
• Single display — all settings are handled on the standard AFS Pro 1200 monitor.

The system can be fitted to new Case IH Early Riser planters or to third-party tools that support ISOBUS Class III and have a steerable axle or hydraulic drawbar.

Field-level benefits

1. Fewer overlaps and skips. At speeds above 12 km/h, a 3–5 cm drift can spoil row spacing. AIG holds the implement to ±2.5 cm.
2. Slope compensation. Autosteer keeps the tractor; AIG prevents the toolbar from sliding downhill.
3. Lower operator stress. No need to nudge the wheel or watch mirrors — electronics handle it.

Extra capabilities

• Guidance-line sharing lets tractor and tool use one path, maintaining accuracy in headlands.
• Steerable axle control for cultivators and planters with rear-steer wheels.
• Ideal for strip-till and potato harvesters, where row accuracy is critical.

Economics

Case IH trials show farms of 2 000 ha save up to 3 % on seed and fuel annually, paying back the kit in 1-2 years.

Fast spares, minimal downtime

Precision guidance works best with healthy equipment. BAS-Agro LLC manufactures and supplies spare parts for seeders of various brands — John Deere, Vaderstad, Kinze, Kuhn and more — with nationwide delivery in Ukraine. Browse the up-to-date catalogue at https://bas.ua/en/shop/spare-parts-for-seeders-000000003-1; local stock and in-house production keep downtime to a minimum.

Implementation roadmap

1. Audit your machinery. Ensure a steerable axle or ProTrakker drawbar is available.
2. Prepare electronics. Tractor must have an AFS Pro 1200 display and ISOBUS Class III.
3. Pilot season. Test AIG on one implement across varied terrain.
4. Scale the success. Equip the fleet, optimise paths and move to variable-rate application maps.

Bottom line: Active Implement Guidance turns tractor and implement into one smart platform, while partnership with BAS-Agro ensures reliable parts supply for consistent yields.