Farming has come a long way. From simple hand tools to powerful tractors, technology has always played a vital role in helping farmers grow more with less effort. Today, we're talking about smart technology for preparing your fields — from surveying and design to precision land forming. At the forefront of this is the FJD AL02 3D Land Leveling System, designed to help you create perfectly flat or precisely sloped fields—laying a solid foundation for a successful year of planting and harvest.
Why Is Land Forming Important?
When preparing land for planting, many assume that the goal is to make the field perfectly flat, but that's not always the best solution. In modern agriculture, what really matters is creating the right surface shape for each field's crop type, water source, and terrain. This is where land leveling, grading, and forming come together to make a difference.For rice fields or paddy lands, a flat or gently sloped surface ensures uniform flooding and prevents water from pooling or escaping. But when growing upland crops like wheat, corn, or cotton, the goal might be to shape the field with precise slopes to direct water flow—allowing better drainage, reducing erosion, and avoiding waterlogging.
In regions with irregular terrain or undulating topography, land forming — that is, designing surfaces with variable slopes — helps farmers follow the land’s natural contour while still optimizing water usage and minimizing earth movement. This means less cost in soil movement and better preservation of organic matter and nutrients.
Without proper shaping, fields often suffer from:
- Ponding: Water accumulates in low spots, drowning plants, or creating breeding grounds for pests.
- Uneven water flow: Water doesn't soak into the soil evenly, meaning some parts of your field get too much or too little, leading to patchy growth.
- Soil erosion and salinization: On sloped or uneven land, water can run off too quickly, carrying away valuable topsoil. In some areas, this can also lead to salt building up in the soil, making it harder for crops to grow.
FJD AL02: Three Product Variants to Fit Your Farm
The FJD AL02 offers three flexible configurations to match your operation, budget, and future plans.Standard Version – For Dedicated Land Leveling
Best for: Farmers or contractors who only need land leveling.This version gives you everything required to start precise grading and leveling right away. It’s a complete, standalone system built for performance and ease of use.
Why choose this?
- You don't use auto-steering or don't plan to.
- You want a complete leveling solution that's ready to go.
- You want maximum leveling precision and reliability.
- Want to do land leveling and auto steering at the same time? Just pair the AL02 Standard Version with an AT2 auto steer system — they run independently for optimal performance.
- Control Terminal: Acts like the brain of the system, where you interact with it and see all the data.
- GNSS Receiver: Talks to satellites to get precise location data.
- VCU (Vehicle Control Unit): Converts data for different outputs, like controlling your grader.
- Easy Control: A handheld control unit that puts key functions right at your fingertips.
- Harness: All the necessary wiring.
Integrated Version – For Both Leveling and Auto-Steering
Best for: Farmers who need both auto-steering and land leveling, but not at the same time.This version bundles FJD's land leveling and auto-steering capabilities into a single solution. With one terminal, you can easily switch between leveling and auto steering modes depending on the task at hand.
Why choose this?
- You want both functions, but don't need to run them simultaneously.
- Save cost and space with one terminal instead of two.
- Ideal for farms where tasks are done in sequence — like grading first, then planting.
- Control Terminal: Your main screen for interacting with the system.
- Steering Wheel: For the auto-steering function.
- Primary GNSS Receiver & Secondary GNSS Receiver: Two receivers for even more accurate positioning, crucial for both leveling and steering.
- VCU and Easy Control: The same essential components for communication and control.
Upgrade Package Version: Add Leveling to Your Existing AT2
If you already own an FJD AT2 auto-steering system and want to add the land leveling feature, this package is for you. It's a cost-effective way to expand your system's capabilities. It includes:- Secondary GNSS Receiver: To boost the accuracy of land leveling.
- VCU and Easy Control: The necessary parts to unlock the leveling features.
How the AL02 Shapes Your Land — Your Way
The AL02 system gives you full control over how your land is shaped — whether it’s flat, gently sloped, or variable rate surfaces. Depending on your needs and experience, AL02 offers multiple ways to create a surface design:
Quick Project: Fast and Easy
Create a design in minutes by marking just one or two points in the field. Ideal for:- Small or simple fields
- Repeat jobs on familiar land
- Tasks where speed matters more than record-keeping
Standard Project: Precise and Reusable
Follow a full workflow with survey, design, and execution. Best for:- Large or complex fields
- Projects needing high accuracy and repeatability
Variable Rate or Complex Surfaces
For advanced terrain shaping — like variable rate surfaces that follow natural contours — AL02 supports design files from third-party software such as Ezigrade and Optisurface.You can survey the field using either the AL02 system or the Trion Survey App, then design in external software and load the finalized file directly into the AL02 for execution.
Whether you're a farmer or a professional contractor, AL02 offers an open, flexible workflow that adapts to your tools, preferences, and project complexity.
Seamless Compatibility with Your Equipment
The AL02 is built to integrate smoothly with your existing machinery. Whether your land leveler uses switch valves or proportional valves, AL02 provides reliable and precise control. It also supports electro-hydraulic tractors from CNH (Case & New Holland), making setup easier for modern tractor systems.Precision and Simplicity That You Can Trust
When it comes to accuracy, the FJD AL02 system delivers. While laser levelers offer millimeter precision, they're limited by line-of-sight and small coverage areas. The AL02 uses GNSS-based satellite positioning to achieve consistent, field-wide accuracy that meets industry standards — even in fields with complex shapes or large areas. Its performance rivals top brands like Trimble, providing the precision you need for most agricultural operations.But GNSS offers more than just range:
- Supports variable rate designs, adapting to natural terrain to reduce earthmoving.
- Protects topsoil and nutrients, ideal for uneven ground.
- Streamlines setup — no laser calibration or towers required.
One of the biggest advantages of AL02, especially for existing FJD users, is its ease of use. If you're already familiar with the FJD AT1 or AT2 auto-steering systems, you'll feel right at home. The interface, workflow, and controls follow a similar design, so you can get started quickly without a steep learning curve.
Level up Your Farm With AL02
The FJD AL02 isn't just a land leveling tool — it’s a smart land forming solution that adapts to your terrain, equipment, and workflow. With precisely prepared fields, you create the ideal conditions for better germination, stronger crop growth, efficient water management, and ultimately, higher yields with less input.Whether you're working on flat fields or rolling landscapes, and whether you're leveling, grading, or shaping complex surfaces, the AL02 gives you the power to farm smarter — with more precision, efficiency, and sustainability. Better fields start with better surfaces, and the AL02 makes it easy.
Ready to take your farm's productivity to the next level? Explore how the FJD AL02 can transform your land preparation.
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