Description
Top of the line and fully automated, the G1000 Platemeter is an easy, reliable, and precise tool for measuring pasture growth and health.
Convert your old AgHub/FarmWorks Platemeter into a G1000, download the free app and you're away.
We combined the best features of the F200, F300, and F400 with the latest GPS technology to create the most cost-effective Bluetooth platemeter available. Every platemeter comes with a free, easy to use app that can be used on both Apple and Android devices.
How to upgrade:
- Our Platemeters are designed to make it easy to change the counter yourself, feel free to give us a call if you require assistance or follow the how-to video on the 'Guides' tab
- Send it back to us directly
- Send it back to us via your nearest FarmSource or Farmlands store
If you choose to send it back to us, we will change the counter, clean, service and calibrate the Platemeter before sending it back to you.
Why upgrade?
The G1000 Bluetooth pasture plate meter provides a cost-effective easy and precise way to measure grass growth and health.
Enjoy the convenience and reassurance of automatic accurate data capture every time, the G1000 is the best way to instantly and accurately assess pasture on a regular basis.
View current and historical data in the paddock no additional software or downloads required.
Share your data quickly and easily by email while still in the paddock.
Reliable trusted and used by the dairy industry for years and proven time and again to be strong, accurate, and dependable.
Comes with a free easy to use App with Bluetooth capability on both Apple and Android devices.
Platemeter Features and Benefits
- Electronic counter automatically records readings and calculates pasture cover
- Free app for quick and easy data capture and management on Apple and Android devices
- Bluetooth enabled - easily connects to the free app
- Easy to replace parts
- Precise measurement - the best way to instantly and accurately assess pasture on a regular basis
- Reliable - used by the dairy industry for years and proven time and again to be strong, accurate and dependable
App Features and Benefits
- Connects quickly and easily with your Platemeter on both Apple and Android devices
- Quick and easy average coverage metrics per paddock
- In-app formulas for regional and seasonal variations which significantly add to the accuracy of your measurements
- Compare walk history for easy comparison to previous months and years
- Use manually with any Pasturemeter or “eyeometer”
- Easy viewing shows individual and average readings and reports in real-time
- Easy data storage of unlimited paddocks
- Quick and easy sharing of data straight from your phone from the paddock
- Multiple farm selection for easy management of data
What's in the Box?
Comparison Tables
Bluetooth Platemeter comparison |
Competitor
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G1000
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Apple /IOS/App store |
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Automatic formula recommendations in-app |
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Calculates and displays average cover |
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Can use Platemeter without App |
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Change in kg DM/ha since previous reading |
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Customised formulas |
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Display reading on a map in the app |
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Display walk history on a map in the app |
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Edit previous walk history |
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Electronic display of pasture on Platemeter |
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Rechargeable battery |
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Restore deleted data |
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Show farm map |
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Specify walk order |
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Speech function |
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Stores unlimited paddock names |
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View and share reports by email (feed wedge and dry matter) |
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| Platemeters Model Comparison | F200 | F300 | F400 | G1000 |
| Can record covers manually | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Display average cover in kgs/ha or lbs/acre | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Reset button - at the start of each paddock | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Average height | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Number of plonks | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Customised formulas | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Undo feature | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Remembers reading if switched off | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Beep to show reading is taken | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Electronic display | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Rechargeable battery | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Low battery alarm | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Pasture covers software | Y | Y | Y | - |
| USB download/upload | - | Y | Y | - |
| Downloads to PPlus and mapping software | - | Y | Y | - |
| Pre-load paddock walk order numbers | - | - | Y | Y |
| Previous walk history | - | - | Y | Y |
| Turn off alter | - | - | Y | Y |
| Auto zero | - | - | Y | Y |
| Bluetooth | - | - | - | Y |
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Automatic formula recommendations and regional variations |
- | - | - | Y |
| Shows walk and displays reading on farm map | - | - | - | Y |
| Change in kg DM/ha since the previous reading | - | - | - | Y |
| Edit previous walk history | - | - | - | Y |
| Restore deleted data | - | - | - | Y |
Guides
G1000 full manual (pdf 711kb)
G1000 quick start manual (pdf 496kb)
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