Agriculture

RTKdata works with any agricultural guidance system that supports standard NTRIP connections. This page covers compatibility, setup tips, and common issues for precision agriculture.

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The Compatibility Rule

If your guidance display or receiver has an NTRIP menu where you can enter a server address, port, mountpoint, username, and password — it works with RTKdata.

RTKdata delivers standard RTCM 3.x corrections via NTRIP. This is an open industry standard supported by virtually all modern precision agriculture equipment.

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Known-Compatible Agriculture Systems

FieldBee (by eFarmer)

• Compatibility: Full

• Models: FieldBee RTK GNSS receiver, FieldBee auto-steer system

• Setup: Enter RTKdata credentials directly in the FieldBee app under NTRIP settings

• Notes: Popular aftermarket auto-steer solution. Works on John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, and most other tractors.

FJ Dynamics (FJD)

• Compatibility: Full

• Models: AT-1, AT-2, AT-2 Plus auto-steer systems

• Setup: NTRIP settings in the FJD controller app

• Notes: Budget-friendly auto-steer. Supports RTKdata out of the box.

Raven

• Compatibility: Full

• Models: Viper 4, Viper 4+, RS1, Hawkeye

• Setup: Go to correction source settings, select NTRIP, enter RTKdata server details

• Notes: Widely used in North American agriculture.

Trimble Agriculture (NAV 900, GFX-750, GFX-1260)

• Compatibility: Full — but requires correct setup

• Setup: Select "Internet RTK" or "Single Base RTCM" as correction source — NOT "VRS" or "Network RTK"

• Warning: Trimble ag displays default to VRS mode. RTKdata is NOT a VRS network. See the Trimble Receivers page for detailed instructions.

Topcon Agriculture

• Compatibility: Full

• Models: X35, X25, Horizon displays

• Setup: Standard NTRIP input in correction settings

Hemisphere / Outback

• Compatibility: Full

• Models: A320, A321, S-Drive, eDriveX

• Setup: Configure NTRIP in the correction source menu

AgLeader

• Compatibility: Full

• Models: InCommand 800, InCommand 1200

• Setup: Configure in RTK correction source settings

Müller Elektronik

• Compatibility: Full

• Models: TRACK-Leader, FIELD-Nav

• Setup: Standard NTRIP configuration

CLAAS GPS Pilot

• Compatibility: Check with dealer

• Notes: Some CLAAS systems with built-in GPS Pilot may require CLAAS-specific correction services. Check with your CLAAS dealer whether the system accepts standard NTRIP input.

John Deere StarFire

• Compatibility: Limited — StarFire receivers cannot connect to third-party NTRIP directly

• Models: SF1, SF3, SF6 receivers use a proprietary correction format

• Workaround: Use a third-party GNSS receiver with NTRIP capability (e.g., FJ Dynamics, FieldBee, or a standalone u-blox receiver) and connect it to the tractor's guidance system via serial or CAN bus

• Note: Aftermarket systems like FieldBee and FJD offer complete replacement guidance with full RTKdata support

Agricultural Drones

• DJI Agras T50/T40/T25 — Full compatibility. See DJI Agras setup guide

• XAG P100 / V40 — Full compatibility. Standard NTRIP input in controller.

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Setup Steps (General)

These steps apply to most ag guidance systems:

1. Find the NTRIP / RTK settings in your display's correction source menu

2. Enter the RTKdata server details:

Setting	Value
Host / Server	rtk.rtkdata.com (Global) or eu.rtkdata.com (Europe) or aus.rtkdata.com (Australia)
Port	2101
Mountpoint	AUTO (ALL CAPS)
Username	Your NTRIP username (starts with rtk)
Password	Your NTRIP password

1. Save and connect — wait for RTK FIX (usually 30–90 seconds)

2. Verify accuracy — check the RTK status indicator on your display

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Internet in the Field

Agricultural equipment often operates in remote areas. Internet options:

Method	Reliability	Notes
Phone hotspot (4G)	Good	Most common. Mount phone on cab roof for better signal.
Dedicated 4G router	Very good	With external antenna — best for consistent coverage
Starlink Mini	Excellent	Works in remote areas with no cell coverage. Power via 12V adapter.
Wi-Fi extender	Variable	Only if near a building with Wi-Fi

Data usage: RTK corrections use approximately 5–10 kbit/s — negligible even on metered connections. A full day of farming uses less than 50 MB.

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Common Issues

"My auto-steer drifts after working for a while"

• Check if RTK dropped from FIX to FLOAT (usually an internet issue)

• Verify your phone/hotspot hasn't gone to sleep

• Some guidance systems revert to WAAS/SBAS silently when RTK drops — check the correction source indicator

"Accuracy is worse than expected"

• Check distance to nearest base station on the Coverage Map

• Ensure you're using mountpoint AUTO (not AUTO_WGS84 unless you specifically need WGS84)

• Verify you're connected to the nearest regional server

"RTK disconnects when I cross field boundaries"

• This may be a hotspot signal issue — as you drive away from the phone/router, signal weakens

• Mount the hotspot device on the tractor, not in a stationary location

• Consider a 4G router with external antenna mounted on the cab

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Subscription Tips for Farms

• One subscription = one machine connected at a time

• If you run multiple machines simultaneously, you need one subscription per machine

• Annual plans ($33.33/month) offer significant savings over monthly billing for seasonal use

• The 5-year plan is the best value for long-term farm operations

See Pricing FAQ for full plan details.