Kubota Tractor Corporation has introduced WorkSmart Autosteer, a precision guidance system designed for select compact and utility tractors, mowers, and RTVs.
WorkSmart Autosteer is designed to hold the machine on a defined line while the operator remains in command. The system is available for both new and used Kubota equipment and carries an MSRP of $6,000, plus dealer installation.
Kubota says the system is engineered for the specific model on which it is installed rather than being offered as a third-party kit designed for full-size equipment. Authorized Kubota dealers can install the system in approximately two hours and provide operator training.
The system is backed by a two-year limited warranty, with financing available through Kubota Credit Corporation for qualified purchasers.
“WorkSmart Autosteer isn’t about removing the operator from the decision; it’s about helping to remove fatigue and error from the equation,” said Austin Hawkins, senior manager, technology sales and marketing, Kubota North America. “At your command, the machine holds the line, so you stay sharp, cover more ground and still get home with something left for the people who matter most.”
WorkSmart Autosteer offers SBAS (WAAS) and PPP correction options. SBAS provides 6 to 8 inches of repeatable pass-to-pass accuracy and does not require a subscription.
PPP provides 1-inch accuracy for specialty crops and precision applications and is available with an annual subscription.
Both options integrate with Kubota's user interface and are designed to maintain consistent accuracy during operations.
Kubota says the guidance system can reduce pass-to-pass overlap by keeping equipment on a defined line. The company also says the system provides repeatability that does not depend on the operator's level of experience.
WorkSmart Autosteer is compatible with select Kubota tractors, mowers, and RTVs. Applications include mowing, road grading, spraying and spreading, tillage and cultivation, seeding and planting, hay operations, and orchard and vineyard work.
The system operates through a WorkSmart Autosteer app for iOS and Android devices. Tutorials, calibration guides, and operational videos are available through the app to support learning and troubleshooting.
“We installed WorkSmart Autosteer with two different customers,” said Tom Butner of Marshall Service Company in Marshall, Missouri. “One is using the system for general row crop farming and the other in his hay production operation, and the steering performance has been excellent. What really sold them is how easy it is to operate, even for operators who have never used precision guidance before.”
WorkSmart Autosteer is available now through authorized Kubota dealers. The system carries an MSRP of $6,000, plus dealer installation, and qualified buyers can finance the purchase through Kubota Credit Corporation.
Sep 02, 2026
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