A tractor implement configured to be towed by a tractor includes a gearbox comprising an input shaft and an output shaft, a mechanical clutch coupled to the gearbox, an actuator coupled to the mechanical clutch, and a driveline coupled to the gearbox via the mechanical clutch. The actuator is controllable to move the mechanical clutch to selectively engage and disengage the output shaft with the driveline.

A hitch apparatus for laterally shifting a hitch point of a trailer when towed behind a towing vehicle to effectively adjust an alignment of a longitudinal axis of the trailer with respect to a longitudinal axis of the towing vehicle. The hitch apparatus may comprise a pivot frame including a forward portion configured for attachment to a towing vehicle, a rearward portion configured for attachment to the trailer, and a central portion pivotally connecting the forward and rearward portions together. At least one actuator may be connected to at least two portions of the pivot frame to pivot the portions with respect to each other. Actuation of the actuator may move the forward portion of the pivot frame between shifted left condition and a shifted right condition with respect to the rearward portion and a trailer when the rearward portion is mounted on a trailer.

A residue detection and implement control system and method are disclosed for an agricultural implement. The system includes a source of environment data and image data of an imaged area of a crop field containing residue. The system includes a data store containing a plurality of image processing methods and at least one controller that processes the image data according to one or more image processing instruction sets. The controller selects one or more of the image processing methods based on the environment data, and processes the image data using the selected image processing instruction(s) to determine a value corresponding to residue coverage in the imaged area of the field. The controller adjusts the configuration of the agricultural implement to respond to the amount and type of residue detected.

A residue detection and implement control system and method are disclosed for an agricultural implement. The system includes a source of environment data and image data of an imaged area of a crop field containing residue. The system includes a data store containing a plurality of image processing methods and at least one controller that processes the image data according to one or more image processing instruction sets. The controller selects one or more of the image processing methods based on the environment data, and processes the image data using the selected image processing instruction(s) to determine a value corresponding to residue coverage in the imaged area of the field. The controller adjusts the configuration of the agricultural implement to respond to the amount and type of residue detected.

A work implement including a driveline configured for connecting to a PTO of a vehicle may include a draft tongue having an aperture for receiving a hitch pin. A driveline support may include a support configured for receiving the driveline when the support is positioned in a working position. The support may include a guide providing a detent for positioning the driveline such that the aperture is unobstructed by the driveline and accessible to receive the hitch pin. The driveline support may further include a height-adjustment bar pivotably mounted to the work implement. The support may be connected to the height-adjustment bar so as to set a height of the support by rotation of the height-adjustment bar. Related methods are also disclosed.

A tractor implement configured to be towed by a tractor includes a gearbox comprising an input shaft and an output shaft, a mechanical clutch coupled to the gearbox, an actuator coupled to the mechanical clutch, and a driveline coupled to the gearbox via the mechanical clutch. The actuator is controllable to move the mechanical clutch to selectively engage and disengage the output shaft with the driveline.

The coupling device is provided for connecting an implements PTO and hydraulic/electronic connections to the tractors supply source which includes a base frame substructure, with parallel mounting plates, a four-point linkage lifting frame, four linkage arms, a hydraulic/electronic connector bank, with mounting plate, two hydraulic piggy-back solution cylinder units, two piggyback hydraulic cylinder mounting plates, coupling unit, with a telescopic box section, with transfer shaft, a jaw coupler, and holding stand plate, PTO spring loaded coupling hub, a securing sleeve, compression spring, and a jaw coupler, foldable resting stand unit, with resting stand plate, two clamping plates, two tyre bumper guards, two jack leg side plate, and ground plate, an inseparable three stage PTO drive shaft, two universal joints, two profiled tubes, one profiled shaft. Thus, the base frame substructure is secured to the tractors back-end centre housing without altering any existing features, the coupling unit is a free floating device that transfers from tractor to implement by the four point lifting frame, this coupling unit device connects the implements hydraulic/electronic connections to the tractors supply, a three stage inseparable drive shaft is connected from the coupling unit to the implements rotary appliance that provides maximum length in the area where space is constrained, when the coupling unit is not is operation it is rested upon the foldable resting stand unit which is universally mounted to an implements drawbar, attached is a retractable hydraulic jack leg that elevates the implements drawbar to a set ground height, this device thereby saves the operator time and energy along with eliminating PTO hazards and accommodating paralysed operators with no requirement to dismount from the tractors seat. Also avoiding hinderance of tractors preexisting 3-point linkage, meaning the operator can simultaneously use a 3-point linkage implement while the coupling units lifting frame is still attached to the tractors back-end centre housing.

A travel control system for a work vehicle includes a positioning device to output position data of the work vehicle, a sensor to detect a state of the work vehicle and output sensor data, and a controller. In a recording mode, while the work vehicle is traveling, the controller is configured or programmed to record waypoint information including information concerning a position and the state of the work vehicle. In a reproducing mode, the controller is configured or programmed to control operation of the work vehicle during self-traveling based on the waypoint information recorded in the recording mode. In response to a user operation while in the recording mode to make an alteration to the state of the work vehicle to produce an altered state, the alteration that is based on the user operation is restricted when the altered state is unsuitable for recording of the waypoint information.