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Maximize Equipment. Minimize Costs. Master Your Projects.
Ditch Assist replaces complex, restrictive setups with unmatched adaptability. Install effortlessly on any tractor or implement, and switch between them in minutes. Our precision valve eliminates compatibility worries, saving you money and outperforming the competition.
Ditch Assist: Your All-in-One Drainage and Landforming System
Master any project – surface drainage, precision leveling, or complex 3D designs. Ditch Assist delivers the power and adaptability you need. Expand your capabilities even further with Ditch Assist X for advanced excavator and backhoe guidance.
Ideal Drainage Mapping™ for Ditch Assist Owners
Streamline your drainage planning: We’ve mapped surface drainage routes for millions of acres across Canada and the US, with more on the way. Ditch Assist owners get free access to our portal, valued at $750+/year, and can use this data to plan and execute drainage projects faster.
Load Any Map or Aerial Image as a Guidance Layer
Ditch Assist offers unmatched image versatility: Import any georeferenced map or image layer for on-screen guidance. Our exclusive, free image georeferencing tool turns screenshots into usable maps – a powerful feature you won’t find anywhere else.
See How Ditch Assist Works: Try the App Simulator
Your Ditch Assist test drive starts here: Experience the power of precision drainage firsthand before you buy with our interactive app simulation with detailed feature explanations. Feel confident using the system, and prepare for success in the field.
Unmatched Precision. Unbeatable Value. Plus, Functions & Tools You Won't Find Elsewhere
The Smart Choice in Machine Control: Performance and Affordability.
Ditch Assist transforms your earthworks with precision control. From surface drainage to land leveling, landforming, and simple tile drainage, it’s your all-in-one solution. Compatible with any tractor, implement, and RTK GPS brand, Ditch Assist maximizes your existing equipment and delivers exceptional results.
Advantages of Ditch Assist™
Ditch Expensive Displays thanks to the Ditch Assist Android App
Ditch Assist simplifies everything. Forget expensive displays, complex software updates, and restrictive systems. Our app runs on a standard Android 10″ tablet, offering intuitive controls and hassle-free updates for unmatched convenience.
Precision Shouldn't Limit You to One Tractor
Ditch Assist delivers precision and unparalleled flexibility. Experience the control of an integrated system on any tractor with our custom-designed proportional valve. Outsmart the competition with a system that moves effortlessly between all your machines.
Your Vision, Your Drainage: Ditch Assist Customization
Perfect drainage starts with you. Ditch Assist offers unmatched design customization options for ditches, tiles, and planes using our exclusive Slope-IQ technology. Import your own landforming designs for total precision control for land leveling projects.
The Story of Ditch Assist
How can we make Ditch Assist work for you?
Want to find out more about Ditch Assist and how it could fit within your operation? Request a no obligation consultation with one of our knowledgeable dealers today.
What can you do with Ditch Assist?
Ditch Assist
Applications- Survey your proposed route by driving it then design your ditch using Slope-IQ for ‘Best Fit’ design
- NEW: Customize your design if required to fill low spots and adjust any aspect of the drain elevation
- Start working with fully automated grade control via our PWM valve or operate manually with a guidance only kit
Ditch Assist
Applications- Create simple single planes by surveying & designing with Slope-IQ like you would for ditching
- Import advanced multislope designs from software including OptiSurface, AgForm3D, and EZ Grade
- Ditch Assist features advanced processing to implement designs accurately and automatically
Ditch Assist
Applications- Ditch Assist works just like a laser system but with the benefits of using GPS for grade control
- Use Slope-IQ to survey and design each run. Customize the design to better suit your requirements
- Note that Ditch Assist doesn’t have a pitch sensor so it won’t account for plow pitch – like a laser
Universal Machine Control
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Any Tractor
Any Age
Any Make or Model
No need for CAN or ISO
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Any Implement
Scrapers
Ditchers
Blades and Levelers
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Any GPS
Use existing RTK
Purchase a low cost RTK
Any brand works
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Any Project
Create Surface Drains
Land Leveling
Install Tile Drainage
Utilizing Slope-IQ for Optimized Drains
Ditch Assist serves as a standalone tool to survey, design, and construct drainage ditches, planes, or tile installations. Using the Slope-IQ design engine, set your minimum grade after driving the proposed route in Survey Mode. Slope-IQ calculates a best-fit solution that aligns with the natural landscape whenever possible, and adheres to your specified minimum grade when needed.
Survey
Drive the proposed route with your tractor and implement to survey the existing terrain profile using RTK GPS
Design
Use Slope-IQ to design a best-fit solution that maximizes efficiency and maintains your minimum grade
Start Work
Implement your best-fit design automatically using Ditch Assist to control the implement hydraulics
NEW: Slope-IQ Design Customizer
Unmatched Drainage Design Control – Your Way. We listened. Now, Slope-IQ offers full customization abilities for surface drainage ditches and subsurface tile runs. Alter ditch profiles, fill low areas, adjust slopes, change outlet elevations, and more as needed. This industry-first feature gives you complete control over your projects and, like all Ditch Assist updates, comes at no additional cost to our existing users.
See Ditch Assist In Action Around The World
Quick video on what a full @ditchassist system install on a scraper typically looks like. The only components in your tractor are a power cable and a tablet. Very simple and clean install and works with any tractor. pic.twitter.com/G6fQmV3Liy
— Matt Yanick (@MYPrecisionAg) September 30, 2023
Land levelling with #ditchassist before planting soybeans in furrows in Uruguay! pic.twitter.com/df2TeCEDOd
— Ditch Assist (@ditchassist) June 9, 2023
HOW TO: Basic Operation of Ditch Assist using Slope-IQ™️ #ditchassist #slopeiq #gradecontrol pic.twitter.com/xV3YTfphMM
— Ditch Assist (@ditchassist) October 5, 2023
Pretty slick! A battery connection, two connectors to swap, tablet
— Colin Penner (@ColinPenner) August 10, 2023
in the cab, RTK base station and we’re ditching. Thanks for the setup @ditchassist pic.twitter.com/cNuswZViLe
Another @CraryAg Revolution Ditcher rockin with @ditchassist #digongrade #simpleaffordablegradecontrol #ditchassist pic.twitter.com/7YdHuy5jps
— Ditch Assist (@ditchassist) August 22, 2023
How to create side slopes with Ditch Assist.
— Ditch Assist (@ditchassist) October 12, 2023
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Get a Quote Today
Ditch Assist delivers the advanced drainage control you need at an unexpectedly affordable price. Get your personalized quote today and discover how cost-effective precision can be.
ADVANCED EARTHWORKS WITH DITCH ASSIST
Ditch Assist offers professional-grade land leveling at a fraction of the cost. Featuring compatibility with advanced best-fit 3D land forming designs from OptiSurface, TopCon AgForm3D, and Ezigrade, along with the support of our expert dealer network. Upload your design into the Ditch Assist App, calibrate with our intuitive tool, and execute even complex formations with unmatched precision. Ditch Assist’s advanced algorithms outperform those of expensive systems, ensuring your design specifications are met flawlessly.
Flat Area Creation:
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Set gradient to Zero OR Specify target elevation
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Start operation
Grading Single/Multi-Slope Plane:
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Survey center of target area
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Use Slope-IQ (like designing drainage)
Ditch Assist’s Automatic Extension:
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Auto-extends design 90° from survey path
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Forms effective plane
Simple Land Leveling with Ditch Assist
Ditch Assist is the ultimate tool for versatile land leveling, whether you need precision designs or flexible on-the-go grading.
For smaller fields, construction projects, and flood irrigation, simply set the gradient to zero for a flat surface, or specify a target elevation and start working.
To grade single or multi-slope planes, conduct a survey along the center of the grading area and use Slope-IQ, similar to our drainage design tool. Ditch Assist will then automatically expand your design outward at 90-degree angles from your survey path, creating a perfect plane during operation.
F.A.Q.
What type of GPS do I need for Ditch Assist?
For optimal performance with Ditch Assist, it is highly recommended to use an RTK-accurate GPS system. RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS provides centimeter-level accuracy, which is crucial for precision in tasks such as surface drainage, land leveling, and land forming that Ditch Assist is designed to perform. The precision offered by RTK GPS ensures that the adjustments made by Ditch Assist in controlling the implement are based on the most accurate positioning data available.
While Ditch Assist is compatible with any brand of GPS, and some users may find satisfactory results with non-RTK systems like John Deere SF2, SF3, Trimble RTX, or Outback/Hemisphere Atlas (PPP corrections), these systems do not offer the same level of accuracy as RTK. Therefore, for the best results and to fully leverage the capabilities of Ditch Assist, an RTK GPS system is strongly advised.
Regarding GPS settings for Ditch Assist, the required baud rate is 38,400, and it is necessary to ensure that the GGA and VTG NMEA messages are turned on at a 5Hz or 10Hz message rate. This configuration helps in providing the system with frequent and accurate location updates, which is essential for the precise control of the implement.
What type of Tablet do I need?
The Ditch Assist App runs on Android only, so you’ll need an Android tablet. It’s designed for 10″ screens (slightly smaller (e.g. 9.6″) or bigger are fine too).
You’ll need a tablet with at least 2GB of RAM memory, and it must have a recent version of Android.
We do most of our testing on the Samsung tablets so can suggest these as good options. We suggest you contact us or one of our dealers to confirm the best locally available tablet option for you before purchasing one as some work better than others. Many of our dealers also bundle tablets with Ditch Assist.
What type of hydraulics does Ditch Assist work with?
Ditch Assist is compatible with both open and closed center hydraulic systems. Our PWM valve offers a simple adjustment to switch between the two. By default your valve will be set for closed center.
What equipment can I use Ditch Assist with?
Ditch Assist will operate virtually all equipment provided its cutting height is controlled via a single hydraulic circuit. Our PWM valve has been designed to work with a variety of flow rates, and within the app you can tweak the minimum and maximum duty cycle settings to fine tune the response for different equipment.
Do I need the PWM Valve?
If you plan to use Ditch Assist for automated grade control then you will need the PWM valve. Our valve is custom designed for Ditch Assist, and other valves won’t work well (and are not supported). If you only want visual guidance via the tablet screen then you can manually operate your equipment without needing the valve – ask about our Guidance Only Kit.
Can I use my iPad with Ditch Assist?
The Ditch Assist app is Android-only, and it is not possible to use an iPad with Ditch Assist.
Revolutionize Your Earthworks with Ditch Assist: The Ultimate Machine Control System for Precision and Versatility
Introducing Ditch Assist, the revolutionary machine control system that empowers you to master any earthworks project with unparalleled precision and adaptability. Whether you’re tackling surface drainage, land leveling, landforming, or simple tile drainage, Ditch Assist is your all-in-one solution. Compatible with any tractor, implement, and RTK GPS brand, this affordable system maximizes your existing equipment and delivers exceptional results. With Ditch Assist, you can transform your earthworks and achieve professional-grade outcomes at a fraction of the cost.
Ditch Expensive Displays: Say goodbye to costly, complex setups and hello to simplicity with Ditch Assist. The intuitive Android app runs on a standard 10″ tablet, offering user-friendly controls and effortless updates. No more expensive displays or restrictive systems – Ditch Assist streamlines your workflow and keeps you focused on the task at hand. Experience the convenience of a modern, hassle-free interface that puts you in control.
Flexibility Meets Precision: Ditch Assist breaks free from the limitations of traditional systems, giving you the freedom to use precision control on any tractor. With our custom-designed proportional valve, you can experience the precision of an integrated system without being tied to a single machine. Easily move Ditch Assist between tractors and implements, outperforming the competition with unparalleled adaptability. Whether you’re using an older tractor or the latest model, and any age or size of implement, Ditch Assist delivers consistent, reliable performance.
Unleash Your Vision with Slope-IQ best-fit drains and slopes: Perfect drainage starts with your unique vision, and Ditch Assist puts you in the driver’s seat. Our exclusive Slope-IQ technology offers unmatched customization options for ditches, tiles, and planes. Design your projects with precision by simply driving the proposed route and create the most effective and efficient design, right from the cab. With Ditch Assist, your drainage dreams become a reality. Create efficient, effective solutions that align with the natural landscape and meet your specific requirements.
A NEW feature is the Slope-IQ Design Customizer: We listened to our users, and now Ditch Assist offers an industry-first feature – full customization abilities for surface drainage ditches and subsurface tile runs. With the Slope-IQ Design Customizer, you have complete control over your projects. Alter ditch profiles, fill low areas, adjust slopes, change outlet elevations, and more as needed. This powerful tool comes at no additional cost to our new and existing users, showcasing our commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Advanced Land Leveling Made Easy: Ditch Assist takes land leveling to new heights with its seamless integration of advanced 3D designs from leading desktop software. Import your precision designs from OptiSurface, TopCon AgForm3D, and Ezigrade, directly into the Ditch Assist App. Our intuitive calibration tool ensures a smooth setup, allowing you to execute even the most complex formations with unmatched accuracy. Ditch Assist’s advanced algorithms outperform expensive systems, guaranteeing that your design specifications are met flawlessly.
Versatile Land Leveling Options: Ditch Assist is the ultimate tool for versatile land leveling, catering to both precision designs and flexible on-the-go grading. For smaller fields, construction projects, and flood irrigation, simply set the gradient to zero for a flat surface or specify a target elevation and start working. To grade single or multi-slope planes, conduct a survey along the center of the grading area and use Slope-IQ, similar to our drainage design tool. Ditch Assist will automatically expand your design outward at 90-degree angles from your survey path, creating a perfect plane during operation.
Extend Your Capabilities with Ditch Assist X: Take your earthworks to the next level with Ditch Assist X, the powerful add-on that extends Ditch Assist’s functionality to excavators and backhoes. Experience precision on-grade guidance of the bucket edge elevation, ensuring accurate and efficient excavation work. With Ditch Assist X, you can tackle a wider range of projects and achieve professional-grade results across your entire fleet.
Ideal Drainage Mapping: Ditch Assist owners gain exclusive access to our Ideal Drainage Mapping portal, a value of over $750 per year. We’ve mapped surface drainage routes for millions of acres across Canada and the US, with more regions on the way. Utilize this data to plan and execute your drainage projects more efficiently, saving time and resources. Streamline your workflow and make informed decisions with the power of comprehensive drainage data at your fingertips.
Load Any Map or Aerial Image: Ditch Assist offers unmatched versatility when it comes to guidance layers. Import any georeferenced map or image for on-screen guidance, and take advantage of our exclusive, free image georeferencing tool. Transform screenshots into usable maps – a powerful feature you won’t find anywhere else. With Ditch Assist, you have the flexibility to work with a wide range of data sources and optimize your operations.
Experience Ditch Assist: Don’t just take our word for it – experience the power of precision drainage firsthand with our interactive app simulation. Take a virtual test drive, explore detailed feature explanations, and feel confident using the system before you even set foot in the field. Prepare for success and witness the Ditch Assist difference. Our commitment to user education ensures that you can harness the full potential of this revolutionary system from day one.
Unbeatable Value: Ditch Assist delivers professional-grade land leveling and advanced drainage control at an unexpectedly affordable price. With no ongoing fees and free updates, you can enjoy the benefits of precision without breaking the bank. Our advanced algorithms outperform expensive systems, ensuring your design specifications are met flawlessly. Invest in Ditch Assist and experience the perfect balance of performance and affordability.
Expert Support: When you choose Ditch Assist, you gain access to our expert dealer network, ready to provide you with personalized support and guidance. From initial consultation to ongoing assistance, our knowledgeable team is here to ensure your success. We understand the unique challenges of earthworks projects and are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals with Ditch Assist.
Get Your Personalized Quote: Transform your earthworks and master any project with Ditch Assist. Our expert dealer network is ready to provide you with a personalized quote and help you discover how cost-effective precision can be. Don’t settle for less – experience the Ditch Assist difference today. Contact us to schedule a no-obligation consultation and take the first step towards revolutionizing your earthworks operations.
Ditch Assist is more than just a machine control system – it’s your partner in precision earthworks. With its unmatched versatility, advanced features, and affordable pricing, Ditch Assist empowers you to tackle any project with confidence. From surface drainage to land leveling, landforming, and tile drainage, Ditch Assist delivers the tools and capabilities you need to succeed.
Experience the power of Slope-IQ technology, exclusive Ideal Drainage Mapping, and the freedom to use any tractor, implement, and GPS brand. Extend your capabilities with Ditch Assist X for excavators and backhoes, and leverage the expertise of our dedicated dealer network. Ditch expensive displays, embrace simplicity, and take control of your earthworks destiny with Ditch Assist.
Invest in Ditch Assist today and revolutionize your approach to earthworks. Master your projects, maximize your equipment, and achieve professional-grade results at a fraction of the cost. With Ditch Assist by your side, the possibilities are endless. Transform your operations and experience the difference of unparalleled precision and versatility. Your path to success starts with Ditch Assist.