KUHN introduces retrofit ISOBUS mower kit
KUHN Farm Machinery is offering users of its non-ISOBUS large-scale mowing units and new disc mowers a retrofit equipment package allowing seamless ISOBUS integration to improve machine control and overall ease of use. The benefits of ISOBUS are well known and grouping controls this way reduces the requirement for multiple control boxes in the cab. ISOBUS functions for KUHN mowers include setting and modifying headland turn sequences; adjusting the suspension system on the mowers to suit ground conditions; operating automatic section control to precisely raise and lower each mowing unit to avoid contact with already cut crop; along with precise area counters and single button operation of folding and unfolding sequences to save time. Sam Alford, KUHN’s grassland product specialist, says the retrofit kit could prove popular with users wanting to improve functionality, without upgrading their mowing units. “Mowers without ISOBUS fitted during the build process can now be retrofitted with the functionality at a fraction of the cost compared to buying a new set of ISOBUS mowers. Users who’ve purchased non-ISOBUS new or second-hand mowers can retrofit an industry standard system to quickly and easily adjust settings from a single terminal. “The upgrade kit will also appeal to dealers stocking used, non-ISOBUS mowers, as retrofitting these models with ISOBUS capabilities adds significant value, making them more attractive to prospective buyers requiring the functionality on a used budget.”
The retrofit ISOBUS system works directly through the tractor’s existing terminal, or via KUHN’s external ISOBUS displays, including the CCI 60, CCI 800 and largest CCI 1200. All three terminals are transferable between tractors and, crucially for users with multiple branded implements, are compatible with a wide selection of ISOBUS machines from different manufactures. Operators requiring further customisation can choose a CCI A3 touchscreen joystick to house all machine functions in one place. Compatible KUHN mowers for the kit include model year 2026 GMD 9530+, GMD 9530 RV, FC 9530D+, FC10030+ D. Model year 2027 machines available for the ISOBUS kit are the GMD 9530+ and GMD 10030+; FC 9530+ DR; FC 8830+ DR and FC 10030+ DR. The price for the retrofit kit is £5,060 and installation takes three hours.
Source: industry press release.