Cruise control

[Tsunamibob]

As some of you know we do agricultural spraying with our X1100c. In March I started looking for a manufacturer that makes a cruise control for the Kubotas. After a lot of research I came across a company called McCruise in Australia. Due to the pandemic they have had issues getting parts but finally they arrived and they shipped out a unit. Priced at 1775.00 aud or about $1400.00 Usd it’s a pretty good investment. I’m telling you about this because it arrived today.
Im in southern Oregon and we have a little heat wave happening (112 by Sunday) so I probably won’t get it installed until late next week at the earliest. I will update with pictures and comments when I get it up and running. If it works as advertised I will be getting a second one for our new unit.
Bob

 

[Doc]

Seems expensive but for your application that sure fits the bill. Good luck with it and do let us know if you are satisfied with it's operation.

 

[Tsunamibob]

I have now had a bit of time with the cruise control. I am happy with it. I sprayed 100 acres the other day spraying 12 gallons an acre at 11.9 mile per hr. The acreage clicked off pretty fast. Done in just over 5 hours. Not having to worry about speed made the day much more enjoyable. I do recommend this product if you are spraying large areas or use your RTV where a cruise control would be useful. Yes the price is a little steep, but worth it for large area spray applications. Video is when we started at 5am before sunrise.

Bob

 

[Ohio_Pawpaw_Grower]

Bob congratulations! Anything that helps our productivity or makes our work easier on our bodies is a blessing. I tried viewing your video but it was audio only for me. If you get time, I would be interested to know how the cruise control integrates with the throttle and go pedal. Would be very interested in the video. I am probably doing something wrong.

 

[Tsunamibob]

Thanks Paw. My iPhone plays it with no problem but on my computer I have to download the video then play it.
I will also try to make a video or at least some pictures of the install. It is real close to how it works in a car.
Bob

 

[Amarillo]

As some of you know we do agricultural spraying with our X1100c. In March I started looking for a manufacturer that makes a cruise control for the Kubotas. After a lot of research I came across a company called McCruise in Australia. Due to the pandemic they have had issues getting parts but finally they arrived and they shipped out a unit. Priced at 1775.00 aud or about $1400.00 Usd it’s a pretty good investment. I’m telling you about this because it arrived today.
Im in southern Oregon and we have a little heat wave happening (112 by Sunday) so I probably won’t get it installed until late next week at the earliest. I will update with pictures and comments when I get it up and running. If it works as advertised I will be getting a second one for our new unit.
Bob

Hey Bob, Curious if you are still enjoying the MC Cruise system. I've got a X1100c on order with a MC Cruise system with spray option waiting on it. I was hesitant to pull the trigger on that cruise control with the cost being over $1,000 and it being made outside of the U.S. Still working well and are you happy with it?

 

[Tsunamibob]

Amarillo,
The cruise is used all the time. The only issue I have with it is I can’t use it in low gear because of the kubota not the cruise. The neutral switch is worn and it’s a pain to get to. The cruise itself has worked flawlessly.

 

[Amarillo]

Amarillo,
The cruise is used all the time. The only issue I have with it is I can’t use it in low gear because of the kubota not the cruise. The neutral switch is worn and it’s a pain to get to. The cruise itself has worked flawlessly.

I had a full season using the MC Cruise control and what a nice product it proved to be. Instead of wearing my calf out trying to maintain the proper speed for spraying, I just set that control and paid attention to steering straight. They fine tuned calibrated the unit for 2-5 mph which is what I spray at and it works very well.

 

[Tsunamibob]

I have the MC Cruise now in two units. In spring, we will be putting in our third. We spray sometimes at 10-11.5 mph and it holds there just as well. Great product!