EZ-Pilot Pro utilizes the same Cabling and motor setup as APMD


Autopilot Motor Drive and EZ-Pilot Pro are electric Motor Drive guidance systems that use the same motor, interface hardware, and cabling. They use separate guidance licenses to differentiate between the features offered with each system.


Autopilot Motor Drive uses the same Autopilot Guidance license (P/N 96552-10) as Autopilot with a hydraulic valve or a CAN machine and offers the same guidance features. EZ-Pilot Pro utilizes the same motor, interface hardware, and cabling, but with a more economic guidance license and the features listed below:


EZ-Pilot Pro

Continuous operation at or above 1 mph (1.6 kph)

Remain engaged for 15 seconds below 1 mph (1.6 kph) while still making steering corrections down to 0.5 mph (0.8 kph).

Reverse capability allowed during the 15 second time interval.

45 degree engagement angle to the line

Engagement up to ¼ swath width away from the line

Same maximum engage and operation speeds as Autopilot Motor Drive

Aftermarket Guidance system installations will use APMD/EZPP base kit P/N 185000-105. Installations on Trimble Ready machines will use APMD/EZPP base kit P/N 185000-03 (this kit includes the SAM-200 to SAM-300 adapter cable to ensure compatibility).


EZ-Pilot Pro with a NAV-500 guidance controller requires an external IMD-900 (P/N 57407-06) to be installed for improved inertial data. The NAV-500 is not compatible with AutoPilot Motor Drive.


The EZ-Steer/EZ-Pilot License (P/N 96552-30) is intended for use to upgrade existing EZ-Pilot installations using Trimble legacy displays to the current generation of display architecture. The combination of this license and adapter cable (P/N 119793) will allow a GFX Series display and NAV-900/NAV-500 to connect to a previously installed EZ-Pilot guidance system.


The SAM-300 motor is NOT compatible with EZ-Pilot systems. It is only compatible with EZ-Pilot Pro and Autopilot Motor Drive.