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Brian Dunaway, owner of a family farming operation, shares his experience implementing the Sabanto autonomous mowing system through AgTechnologies. With 12-15 years of precision agriculture experience using Trimble guidance systems on his row crops, Brian was well-positioned to adopt the next evolution in farm technology.
From Skeptical to Convinced
Initially concerned about how the autonomous system would navigate around pivot tracks and field obstacles, Brian’s doubts were quickly dispelled. “After the first day of using it, I knew we had made the right decision,” he explains. “It’s flawless.”
The transformation in Brian’s turf operation has been remarkable:
Equipment Efficiency: Reduced from 4-5 mowers down to just 3 mowers while covering the same ground
Schedule Optimization: Cut mowing schedule from 5-6 days per week down to 4 days
Maintenance Reduction: Eliminated daily shop visits for bearing replacements that were previously routine
Productivity Gains: Covering 50% more ground with the same equipment
The Sabanto system has eliminated common operational issues including scalping, bouncing, turning too fast, and tearing grass. “There’s no sitting at the end of the field on the phone,” Brian notes. “They do exactly what you program them to do.”
Return on Investment
Brian expects a 2-3 year ROI on his Sabanto investment. The system allowed him to avoid purchasing an additional tractor, mower, and hiring another employee while significantly increasing productivity. Additional benefits include fuel savings from running higher gears at lower RPMs and the flexibility to use different mower sizes and three-point hitches.
“AgTechnologies is going to be right there with you,” Brian emphasizes. “The support you’re going to get is right there at your phone. They can actually do it remotely from their phone to help you.” He particularly values the easy learning curve and the ability to map fields directly from a phone or tablet.
“We have no regrets. I regret it wasn’t out earlier,” Brian concludes. His only regret is not adopting the technology sooner, highlighting the transformative impact autonomous systems can have on modern farming operations.
Ready to explore how the Sabanto system could transform your operation? Contact AgTechnologies today to learn more about autonomous solutions for your farm.
