Combines AFS Yeild Monitor

[larryNCKS]

There were two versions of yield monitor used in these machines. I have the original in my 2188. These did not come with card readers. You either needed a laptop with a PCMCIA slot(s) or a reader on a desktop to complement the setup. I'm not sure if the newer yield monitor is different. I would guess the added cost of the items you mention is not justified unless you are going to add GPS and do some yield mapping in preparation for variable inputs in the near future. You can purchase the software from CaseIH ( and probably others like Agleader). I'm not sure what it costs since mine came with the combine new, and has always been upgraded on request by CaseIH.

 

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Can't answer if it is worth the investment or not, that's is something you as a user has to think about. The main decision is do you need the information to help with your operation. Go to www.envoydata.com, they have datacards and card readers. A 16MB ATAflash datacard will run you about $32 and a card reader will run about $270. You will have to check around for the mapping software for your computer. You can purchase a copy from CaseIH, and Agleader, and others. But I'm not really sure on the pricing.