Mobile Equipment Encoder Solutions for Construction & Agriculture

Construction and agricultural equipment operate in some of the harshest environments on earth — exposed to shock, vibration, dust, mud, moisture, and extreme temperature swings. Reliable motion feedback is essential to keep these machines productive, safe, and precise.

Encoder Products Company designs and manufactures rugged encoder solutions built specifically for mobile equipment used in construction, agriculture, forestry, material handling, and off-highway vehicles. From excavators and wheel loaders to tractors and harvesters, our encoders deliver dependable speed, position, and direction feedback — even when conditions are anything but ideal.

Agricultural Equipment Encoder Applications

Agricultural machinery depends on accurate feedback to maintain efficiency throughout planting, harvesting, and material handling operations:

• Tractors & Implements – Steering angle and implement positioning
• Harvesters & Combines – Header height, reel speed, and feeder control
• Sprayers & Spreaders – Boom position, speed synchronization, and application accuracy
• Balers & Forage Equipment – Drum speed and bale formation monitoring

Encoders help minimize crop loss, improve yield consistency, and keep equipment running during critical harvest windows.

   Absolute Encoders

Absolute encoders provide true position feedback immediately on power-up, making them ideal for mobile equipment that cannot perform a homing routine after shutdown.

They are commonly used for:

• Steering and articulation systems
• Boom, arm, and attachment positioning
• Mobile equipment with frequent power cycling

Encoder Products Company absolute encoders deliver reliable position data in harsh, off-highway environments — helping improve control accuracy, reduce startup risk, and support safer machine operation.

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   Incremental & Programmable Encoders

Incremental encoders provide precise speed and direction feedback for motion control and monitoring across mobile equipment systems.

They are well suited for:

• Drive motors and transmissions
• Hydraulic and electric motor feedback
• Auxiliary systems and attachments

Programmable options allow resolution and output configuration to match system requirements, making them a flexible solution for both OEM designs and field upgrades.

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  Safety Encoders

Safety encoders provide redundant, reliable position and speed feedback used in safety-related motion control functions on mobile construction and agricultural equipment.

Common safety applications include:

• Boom and attachment position monitoring
• Steering and articulation verification
• Safe speed and direction detection

Designed for off-highway conditions, EPC safety encoders combine rugged construction with feedback suitable for safety-oriented control architectures — helping reduce risk in applications where machines operate near people.

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Our mobile equipment encoders are built with:

• Industrial sealing options for dust, dirt, and washdown environments
• Metal and reinforced housings for vibration and impact resistance
• Wide operating temperature ranges for cold starts and high-heat applications
• Flexible mounting and output options to fit OEM designs

These features ensure consistent feedback whether equipment is operating in a muddy field, a rock quarry, or a concrete construction site.