Bosch Rexroth encourages smart agriculture through innovative components

Bosch Rexroth has developed a range of smart new components to enhance the convenience and efficiency of its proven EHR electrohydraulic hitch control. The new configurator The Automatic Hitch Control (AHC) dynamically regulates the relationship between position and tractive force, independent of the implement. This enables optimum soil tilling performance, increasing yields and hence saving fuel. With these new developments, Bosch Rexroth is supporting the most important aims of today’s agricultural technology – sustainably securing yield capability, increasing efficiency, and conserving resources. The operator simply needs to select the optimum tilling depth. The dynamic of the AHC is based on adaptive control algorithms and sensors that continually measure the hitch height and tractive force on the lower linkage. In order to achieve a perfect plowing pattern under specific conditions, the AHC automatically controls the correct relationship between position and force by querying the sensor signals from the hitch. The tractor driver can also choose whether to drive in automatic mode. This system can be activated and returned to manual mode at the press of a button or via CANbus. The Hitch Lowering Support (HLS) as an assist to the EHR also makes life simple for the operator. It enables pressure-assisted and thus rapid lowering of the hitch when the hydraulic fluid is cold, with or without implements. The defined pressure also makes unhitching easier, particularly for jammed catch hooks. Bosch Rexroth Economical, precise, safe, and energy efficient: drive and control technology from Bosch Rexroth moves machines and systems of any size. The company bundles global application experience in the market segments of Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering, and Factory Automation to develop innovative components as well as tailored system solutions and services. Economical, precise, safe, and energy efficient: drive and control technology from Bosch Rexroth moves machines and systems of any size. The company bundles global application experience in the market segments of Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering, and Factory Automation to develop innovative components as well as tailored system solutions and services. Bosch Rexroth offers its customers hydraulics, electric drives and controls, gear technology, and linear motion and assembly technology all from one source. With locations in over 80 countries, more than 33,700 associates generated sales revenue of approximately 5.6 billion euros in 2014. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 360,000 associates worldwide. The company generated sales of 49 billion euros in 2014. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including its sales and service partners, Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”