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AgXeed continues to show that autonomous technology can compete in broad acre farming. 

The AgXeed AgBot T2-7 SERIES, working in combination with the Väderstad Carrier XL 625, achieved an impressive 80hectares in just 20hours on 2 fields – proving that autonomy is ready to take up the competition with conventional tractors in the field. 

This run was completed from the 16th – 17th of December 2025 in the Uckermark region in North-Eastern Germany just a month after its official introduction on the Agritechnica.

With its challenging field shapes including landscape elements and hills, this run was performed under real life conditions on two different fields on loamy sandy soil. 

With a powerful 230 hp diesel-electric drivetrain, the AgBot T2-7 SERIES delivers high output at working speeds between 9 and 12 km/h.

Thanks to its track system, traction remains high even in challenging conditions, keeping the machine moving steadily where wheeled tractors may struggle. Despite its pulling power, soil impact stays low. The large contact surface of the tracks results in very low ground pressure, helping to protect soil structure and safeguard future yields.

The AgBot T2-7 SERIES is designed to directly compete with a standard tractor for key field applications. It can carry out soil cultivation, seedbed preparation, seeding, and stubble cultivation, or mulching fully autonomously.  

In this case, combined with a 6-metre Väderstad Carrier XL 625 and the ability to work consistently 24 hours a day, this setup ensures maximum effectiveness and efficiency when time windows are tight. 

Planning and control are handled through the AgXeed TraXwise planning portal. Farmers can pre-plan the complete task in advance and monitor the AgBot in real time, giving full transparency and confidence while the AgBot does the work. 

More hectares covered, less stress, and better care for the soil – that’s autonomous farming – and it is here today! 

Want to see how the AgBot T2-7 SERIES can replace or support your tractor fleet? Contact AgXeed today and put autonomous power to work on your farm. 

Press contact:  Arjan Mulder, CCO  Email: arjan.mulder@agxeed.com  Phone: +31 6 5126 9306

AgXeed unveils the new AgBot T2 _{7 SERIES} – 230 hp of autonomous power for smarter, soil-friendly farming

Grubbenvorst, The Netherlands – 5 November 2025 – Powerful, precise, and built to protect the soil – the new AgXeed AgBot T2 _{7 SERIES} sets a new standard for autonomy in agriculture. With 230 hp, a diesel-electric powertrain, and a weight of just over 8 tonnes, this new AgBot delivers the strength of a full-sized tractor with the footprint of a lightweight tracked machine. The result: high performance, minimal soil compaction, and complete operational freedom.Purpose-built for modern farming, the AgBot T2 _{7 SERIES} redefines what’s possible in large-scale and specialty crop operations. Its tracked design combines traction, stability, and soil care, enabling reliable work even in challenging field conditions. Fully autonomous and seamlessly connected through AgXeed’s intelligent TraxWise platform, it empowers farmers to increase efficiency, precision, and sustainability – all in one intelligent system. Farmers and contractors can experience the AgBot T2 _{7 SERIES} live at Agritechnica 2025, Hall 13, Stand A10.

High performance, low impact, maximum freedom

The AgXeed T2 _{7 SERIES} redefines what autonomy can deliver in modern farming. With 230 hp of diesel-electric power, 9-ton rear lift, and up to 170 l/min hydraulic capacity, it provides the performance of a full-size tractor without compromising on soil protection or operator time. Its tracked design keeps ground pressure comfortably below 30 kPa, preserving soil structure even under heavy loads. Adjustable track widths from 1.5 m to 3.2 m maximize adaptability across crops, systems, and field conditions.Built for fully autonomous operation, the T2 _{7 SERIES} integrates the AgXeed Safety System (geo-fencing, obstacle detection, emergency protocols) to operate safely and independently within defined field boundaries.

Smarter farming with TraXwise

AgXeed’s TraXwise platform enables route pre-planning, live monitoring down to the implement, and automatic documentation of every task – raising process quality fromplanning through reporting and giving farmers back time for what matters most. “Farming today demands that we think differently not just about technology, but about what really matters: the soil, the people, and the future we’re building. The T2 _{7 SERIES} is our way of giving farmers real freedom. Freedom from limits, from complexity, and from compromise,” said Joris Hiddema, CEO of AgXeed.

Designed for those who demand more

From deep tillage and heavy cultivation to large-area seeding and slope work, the T2 _{7 SERIES} delivers consistent performance and reliability for farmers and contractors who need more capacity, more precision, and more freedom without compromise. Key advantages at a glance:

230 hp diesel-electric powertrain, 9 t rear lift, up to 170 l/min hydraulics

Tracked design with ultra-low ground pressure for minimal soil compaction

Featuring also a 1.000 rpm front PTO for even more versatility

Adjustable track widths (1.5–3.2 m)

Fully autonomous operation with advanced safety systems

Smart planning, monitoring, and documentation through TraxWise

See the future of farming – live at Agritechnica

Discover the new AgBot T2 _{7 SERIES} and see how autonomy, power, and sustainability come together in one machine. Visit AgXeed at Agritechnica 2025, Hall 13, Stand A10, and experience the next generation of farming technology up close.

AgXeed is expanding its network of dealers throughout the Netherlands. With several locations in Groningen, Hornhuizen & Uithuizen, and one in Friesland, Ferwert, van der Maar Landbouwmechanisatie covers the northern part of the Netherlands. Van der Maar sees the robot tractor as an important next step in the automation of agricultural processes. According to Jasper van den Berg, Salesman at Van der Maar, the AgBot is in tune with the strategy of Van der Maar:

“We want to be at the forefront of agricultural innovations and AgXeed fits perfectly into our work field.”

Van der Maar is certified for measuring fields, which is crucial for setting up an autonomous system. However, farmers can also do that themselves if they want to. Additionally, Van der Maar will cover the full sales procedure, service and support for customers:

“We are in the middle of a high-quality seed potato area, in light as well as heavy clay soils. Because of our coverage, we can provide fast service.”

At Van der Maar, there is enthusiasm noticeable. The coming months they will be busy with demonstrations of the 156 hp AgBot T2 _{5 series} to get familiar with the system and of course to show customers the benefits of autonomy. Trekkeronline.nl, Vandermaar.eu

We are happy to announce that we have appointed Arjan Mulder as our new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective per December 1^st.

Arjan: “I am really happy I got the opportunity to join AgXeed and that I have started as CCO on the first of December. A new chapter in my career in the Agricultural Business.I have been working for over 30 years in the international Ag. Business. As Managing Director I was responsible for the business in the Netherlands, Turkey and South Africa.I grew up in an agricultural environment and have worked on farms myself.The experience and the knowledge I have gathered with that has shown to be very useful in the current days.It’s important to know the challenges which farmers are facing, and the farmers feel that I understand their “way of Life”.Driving sales and fostering strong partnerships will remain on my priority list.I will take the lead in the commercial strategy and strengthen the collaboration with our distribution partners, together with all the colleagues at AgXeed.

I am passionate about advancing our mission to support sustainable agriculture and I am looking forward to bringing the advantages of autonomy to farmers worldwide. “

Tractor of the Year 2025: Winners Announced at Eima InternationalThe Tractor of the Year (TotY) 2025 awards ceremony took place on November 6th, during the opening of Eima International, the leading international exhibition for agricultural mechanization. This year, the TotY event was presented in a completely revamped format, with the introduction of new award categories designed to address the evolving agricultural tractor market and the new challenges of sustainability and technological innovation.

The selection process began in February 2024, when the 25 TotY jurors – journalists from 25 different countries – began evaluating the potential candidates for the six TotY 2025 awards. In June, the two-day event “Let the Challenge Begin” was held in Milan, during which manufacturers had the opportunity to present their tractors to the jury.

In the following months, the jurors delved into the technical specifications of each model and, where possible, conducted field tests to assess the operational performance of the tractors. After careful evaluation, the winners of the different categories of the Tractor of the Year 2025 have finally been revealed.

TotYBot: focused exclusively on tractors equipped with a 3-point hitch, no cab, PTO, or electric power transfer to implements, available in the European market, with a minimum Technical Readiness Level (TRL) of 8.

The Tractor of the Year 2025 awards once again showcased the continuous evolution of agricultural technology, and this year, the AgXeed T2 5-SERIESclaimed the prestigious title in the new category dedicated to robot tractors. The jury’s decision was guided by the combination of cutting-edge automation, practical integration with existing farming systems, and overall superior field performance.

What truly sets the AgXeed T2 5-SERIESapart is its remarkable adaptability: the tractor integrates seamlessly with standard implements thanks to a rear lifting capacity of 8,000 kg and a front capacity of 4,000 kg, supported by a powerful hydraulic system with a flow rate of 85 L/min. These features allow it to handle a wide range of implements without the need for modifications, making it a versatile choice for farmers looking to optimize their operations with minimal changes. This compatibility with conventional agricultural tools, combined with its autonomous capabilities, makes it a highly attractive option for farms looking to adopt robotic technology.

Another key factor that led the jury to select the AgXeed as the winner of this category is its diesel powertrain, which delivers a peak power of 115 kW and a maximum torque of 610 Nm, values comparable to conventional open-field tractors. While fully electric tractors are gaining popularity, the AgXeed’s diesel system currently offers greater efficiency and extended operational time, capable of working for up to 20 hours. This feature makes it particularly practical for applications that require long work sessions.

The machine’s track system adds another layer of functionality, allowing it to operate efficiently on various terrains and in different weather conditions. Thanks to the 900 mm tracks, the ground pressure is less than 0.25 kg/cm², contributing to soil protection and reducing environmental impact.

Safety, an essential component for any autonomous vehicle, is ensured by the AgXeed’s numerous advanced features, which include a comprehensive sensor system with RTK GPS, Lidar, radar, and a touch bumper for obstacle detection. In the event of obstacles, the tractor stops and waits for operator intervention, ensuring safe management of operations even in autonomous mode.

In terms of sustainability, the AgXeed T2 5-SERIES complies with Tier 4 Final, Stage V emission standards, with a passive exhaust gas treatment system (DOC, SCR, DPF) that ensures safe and environmentally-friendly operation.

In conclusion, the AgXeed T2 5-SERIES represents the pinnacle of agricultural robotics for 2025, with its robust design, ability to enhance farming efficiency, and commitment to sustainability. It is not just a concept or a prototype; it is a machine that is already proving its value in the field. The jury’s decision reflects the tractor’s unparalleled combination of power, precision, and autonomy, marking it as the future of agricultural technology.

About Tractor of the Year (TotY)

Tractor of the Year, an esteemed international award recognizing excellence in agricultural mechanization, continues to showcase the best tractors in the European market. Established in 1998 by the Italian magazine Trattori, this annual accolade is bestowed upon the top-performing tractor as determined by a group of 25 independent journalists with specialized knowledge in the field.

Comprising a diverse range of media outlets, including print magazines, websites, agricultural TV shows, and social networks, the international jury represents 25 countries, ensuring a comprehensive and unbiased evaluation of the nominated tractors. Since its inception, the Tractor of the Year award has garnered significant attention and participation from leading agricultural publications worldwide.

With each passing year, the jury’s composition has expanded, a testament to the award’s growing significance and influence. This expansion allows for an ever-increasing focus on identifying and celebrating the most advanced technologies and innovative solutions available in the market.

The Tractor of the Year award serves as a benchmark for manufacturers, encouraging healthy competition and driving continuous advancements in the agricultural machinery industry. By recognizing the tractors that excel in performance, efficiency, safety, and sustainability, this prestigious accolade promotes progress and inspires manufacturers to push the boundaries of what is possible in tractor design and functionality.

As the jury and the Tractor of the Year project continue to expand, their shared mission remains steadfast: to uncover and highlight the very best technologies and solutions that contribute to the advancement of agricultural mechanization.

Photo: TOTY-press-release

Kellys of Borris has staked its claim in the autonomous tractor sector with the Irish release of the revolutionary AgBot. 

Developed by AgXeed, a Dutch technology start-up, AgBot tractors allow a range of monotonous or time-sensitive tasks, such as Power harrowing, Seeding and topping, to be performed without an onboard operator.AgXeed is distributed in Ireland by Kelly’s, one of the largest privately-owned farm machinery distributors in Ireland. 

Kelly’s Product Specialist Martin Kangh says

Finding drivers is becoming increasingly harder with a drop Ag students and increasingly long hours in this industry and i think this can fill a gap. 

Our farmers have been using gps, autosteer and isobus for many years, this product just takes it a step further bringing technology into one machine. I am keen to get product into the field show customers what it can do. There are a few much smaller robots coming into the industry but nothing like this that can really replace a 160hp tractor for field work.’ 

The AgBot is available in three models: the three-wheeled 2.055.W3 (75 hp), the four-wheeled 2.055.W4 (75 hp) and the twin-tracked 5.115T2 (156 hp).

The tracked AgBot 5.115T2 model is powered by a 4.1 L four-cylinder Stage 5 Deutz diesel engine that produces a maximum output of 155 hp and a maximum torque of 610 Nm.

Designed specifically for AgBot, the track assemblies are hydraulically suspended and can be set on a range of track widths from 1.8 to 3.2 metres.A range of track sizes is available from 300 to 910 millimetres. The eight-tonne unit is fitted with front and rear linkages with maximum lift of three and eight tonnes, respectively.

The unit itself weighs 7.8 tonnes. The 210-bar hydraulic pump delivers a maximum flow of 85 litres per minute to the four double-acting proportional spool valves.There’s also an optional load-sensing Power Beyond connection. It’s fitted with a 350 litre diesel tank and a 30 litre AdBlue tank, which is enough for up to 20 hours’ operating time, depending on the workload. AgBot is fitted with a dual RTK GNSS navigation system that delivers sub 2.5 cm accuracy.It has full ISOBUS connectivity, which allows variable rate application, mapping and data collection.The machine also has its own cellular connection to enable remote diagnostics and online file transfer.There are four separate safety and obstacle detection systems to keep the tractor and everyone around it safe – LiDAR light detection and ranging, radar, ultrasonic sensors and safety bumper. AgBot is controlled via an easy-to-use portal, which can be accessed the portal via your smartphone, tablet or computer. 

The portal provides an overview of your AgBot fleet and implements, your farms, surveyed fields, planned tasks; real-time performance of live tasks and a job history of completed tasks, including time, fuel consumption and application data, Haydon says. 

You simply select the field you want to work in, create a task, configure your AgBot with the required implements, select the reference line you want to work from, set the start and stop points of the task and how you want the task to be carried out.You can plan all of your task’s days, weeks or even months in advance, including different scenarios for each operation if necessary.

The task is saved to the portal and then sent to the machine.The task management centre automatically plans the most efficient route, ensuring coverage of the entire area within the boundaries with minimal overlap.Once in the field ‘autonomous mode’ can be selected and the machine will commence its work.  

You can check on the live performance of each machine on the portal or viewing the front and rear onboard cameras, Martin says.

About Kelly’s of Borris

Our family-run business, established in 1957, has been serving the Irish market for 64 years. KELLYS is one of Ireland’s largest stockists of new and used agricultural machinery, farm machinery and plant equipment. We carry the full range of CLAAS agricultural machinery and our customer care mobile workshops cover 26 counties. 

More information: Richard Kelly +353860400362 

AgXeed has announced the appointment of Groupe T3M as its distribution and service partner for Southern France (departments 04, 06, 09, 11, 12, 31, 32, 34, 64, 65, 66, 81, 82, 83), effective from the beginning of Feb, 2024.

AgXeed places a high priority on its distribution partners having an innovative mindset, providing comprehensive service and maintaining a direct link to the customer. Groupe T3M’s extensive network and expertise in the agricultural industry will play a pivotal role in ensuring farmers and agricultural professionals have easy access to AgXeed’s cutting-edge technology solutions. 

The technology offered by AgXeed is more than just a machine – it represents a new way of farming. Therefore, AgXeed’s partners are expected to guide and support customers in the change management process. 

Groupe T3M, is a leading provider of agriculture products. With its strong presence and deep-rooted relationships in the agricultural sector, it is ideally positioned to deliver exceptional sales and service support for AgXeed’s range of products. Their team of highly skilled and knowledgeable staff will provide comprehensive service, training and assistance to AgXeed customers, ensuring quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction and success working with the machines. 

Pierre Lavail, CEO of Groupe T3M:

“We have been observing the road to automation for a number of years and serve a wide range of customers with semi-autonomous solutions to date, we are pleased to have found a supplier that is able to complete this solution with both the physical hardware and software to make full automation possible. To now be able to provide our customers with this machine further bolsters us as a full solutions provider for the land based industry.”

Joris Hiddema, CEO of AgXeed:

“Autonomy is the next logical step in the development of modern professional agriculture, and it becomes more critical with each passing week and month as we are facing multiple resource crises. AgXeed enables an integrated approach to all processes on the farm, including planning, crop production, and distribution. While the machines are the most visible part of the product offering, the data portal that collects data and delivers actionable insights is instrumental to the total value delivered. With Groupe T3M we have found another excellent partner for the sales and service of our technology in Southern France.”

Together, AgXeed and Groupe T3M are in a strong position to address the challenges faced by the agricultural sector, providing farmers with real autonomy to manage their businesses sustainably and profitably. 

For further information please contact: 

Jonatan MuellerHead of Sales Southern EuropeJonatan.Mueller@agxeed.com  +33 7 60 16 63 36www.agxeed.com

Thomas SirmenResponsable de la robotique at Groupe T3Mthomas.sirmen@groupet3m.com+33 7 71 91 14 91www.groupet3m.com 

AgXeed has announced the appointment of CLAAS Réseau Agricole Avignon as its distribution and service partner effective from 1st of October 2023.

When selecting distribution partners, AgXeed places the highest emphasis on offering comprehensive service and facilitating direct customer access. Therefore, it is important to have partners who are on-site at the customer’s location and yet can guarantee short and transparent channels to the manufacturer.

For AgXeed and its partners, the term service means more than just providing assistance in the event of damage or maintenance. Service starts with the consultation and analysis of the farms, up to the complete implementation of the autonomous systems from AgXeed. By using the integrated software tools, farmers can plan their operations in the field or in advance.

In the field, size will be replaced by continuity and precision. These are new approaches that require partners who are close to agriculture, who understand that we need to manage our resources differently and who are convinced that autonomy can be a solution here. The fact that autonomy in agriculture is already a reality today is proven by several machines that have performed up to 1800 hours since the market launch of AgXeed AgBots in August 2022. For broad coverage of the French market, AgXeed has now appointed Claas Réseau Agricole as sales and service partner. Further partners for excellent coverage of the French market, will be announced later this year prior to Agritechnica.

CLAAS Réseau Agricole, specializes in harvesting technology and agriculture innovation technology. With a highly professional team and enthusiasm for autonomy, CLAAS Réseau Agricole is an excellent partner for the sales and service of AgXeed products in the northwest region of France.

Digital competence in service, a strong personality, an understanding of local agricultural characteristics in sales, and the will to be a strong, long-term partner of the farmers – these are the compelling arguments why AgXeed has chosen CLAAS Réseau Agricole.

Together, AgXeed and CLAAS Réseau Agricole are in a strong position to address the challenges faced by the agricultural sector, providing farmers with real autonomy to manage their businesses sustainably and profitably.

Denis Jouanne, Vice President Retail France:

“CLAAS Avignon is very thrilled, trained and ready to offer the new AgXeed AgBot-solutions to its customers in the departments 13 Bouches-du-Rhône, 84 Vaucluse, 26 Drôme and 30 Gard. With AgXeed AgBots we all move faster into modern farming practices”.

Anastasia Laska, Chief Commercial Officer for AgXeed:

“AgXeed is very happy to partner with Claas Réseau Agricole Avignon in this exciting journey of making the agricultural world more and more autonomous.”

For further information please contact:

Adrien ArliaudDirector CLAAS Réseau Agricole AvignonAdrien.Arliaud@claas.comwww.claas.fr

Jonatan MuellerHead of Sales Southern Europe – AgXeed B.V.Jonatan.Mueller@agxeed.com+33 7 60 16 63 36www.agxeed.com

Harsewinkel/Oirlo/Hasbergen-Gaste, in September 2023. The world’s first cross-manufacturer autonomy association in agricultural technology, “3A – ADVANCED AUTOMATION & AUTONOMY,” received a Silver Innovation Award from the Agritechnica Innovation Commission. The founding partners, CLAAS, AgXeed, and Amazone, view this recognition as validation of their open approach and objectives to accelerate the development, standardization, and market readiness of partially and fully autonomous tractor-equipment combinations.

Shaping the future together – with a variety of technical solutions for farmers and contractors

Progressive process automation and autonomy will be central themes of discussion between manufacturers, farmers, and contractors at Agritechnica in Hanover in November. Thanks to 3A – ADVANCED AUTOMATION & AUTONOMY, this topic will also feature prominently in cross-manufacturer conversations this year.

The award of a Silver Medal by the Agritechnica Innovation Commission to the 3A network affirms that high levels of automation and autonomy are on the horizon and will soon become integral parts of agricultural practices. The founding members of 3A, CLAAS, AgXeed, and Amazone, expressed their delight at being recognized in the lead-up to the world’s leading agricultural technology trade fair. They emphasized that the open, cross-manufacturer approach of the association not only allows innovative large and medium-sized companies to participate but also provides opportunities for smaller manufacturers with limited development resources. The benefits are evident: technologies are developed more rapidly to reach market maturity by pooling resources and expediting standardization. Furthermore, farmers and contractors will gain access to a wide array of manufacturing solutions within an integrated, open end-to-end management system, enabling them to select the best technology for their operations and needs, irrespective of brand and color.

The initial collaborative project of the 3A consortium is a planning and execution software that enables highly automated to autonomous control of tractors and attachments using the AgXeed Box and the standardized ISOBUS interface. This software facilitates interactions between attachments, field robots, AgBots, and tractors for automated or autonomous process optimization. Throughout the entire process chain, from planning to implementation to analysis, the operator and driver experience reduced workload, resulting in increased fieldwork efficiency.The first products developed for highly automated to autonomous practical use of this planning and evaluation software are Amazone AutoTill for soil cultivators, the AgXeed Box, and CLAAS Autonomy connect. Further cross-manufacturer applications in all practical processes of the agricultural sector will follow. Other manufacturers are expected to join the association to actively contribute to the expansion of application diversity.

About CLAAS

CLAAS (www.claas-gruppe.com) is a family business founded in 1913 and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery. The company, headquartered in Harsewinkel, Westphalia, is the European market leader for forage harvesters and combine harvesters. CLAAS also holds top positions globally in tractors, agricultural balers, grassland harvesting machines, and cutting-edge agricultural information technology. CLAAS employs more than 12,000 staff worldwide and generated a turnover of 4.9 billion euros in 2021.

About AgXeed

AgXeed was established in 2018 and quickly became a global leader in autonomous agriculture. Innovative AgXeed technologies focus on addressing the challenges of sustainable food production, including soil protection, resource conservation, and the shortage of skilled labor. AgXeed’s AgBots are user-friendly and lightweight, minimizing soil compaction, promoting healthy plant growth, and increasing yields. AgXeed software and data modeling enable farmers to proactively control and optimize their operations across all phases of the seasonal farming cycle. The AgXeed product range includes three AgBots with different chassis designs and engine outputs, available in over 20 countries. A network of highly qualified distributors supports their market presence. Weitere Informationen: www.agxeed.com.

About Amazone

AMAZONEN-WERKE H. Dreyer SE & Co. KG manufactures agricultural and municipal machinery, headquartered near Osnabrück in Hasbergen-Gaste. The company, with nine production sites and around 2000 employees, specializes in cultivators, seed drills, fertiliser spreaders, and crop protection sprayers. In 2019, SCHMOTZER Hacktechnik, a hoeing specialist, joined the AMAZONE Group, enhancing their expertise in “intelligent crop cultivation.” More information: www.amazone.uk.

Harsewinkel/Oirlo/Hasbergen-Gaste/Soest, in September 2023. Müthing GmbH & Co. KG became the fourth partner to join the cross-manufacturer agricultural technology autonomy group known as “3A – ADVANCED AUTOMATION & AUTONOMY.” Practical testing of the technology developed by 3A for highly automated to autonomous field cultivation using mulchers is already underway.

3A Gains New Partner

The open and cross-manufacturer approach of 3A – ADVANCED AUTOMATION & AUTONOMY has garnered significant interest from both national and international agricultural technology manufacturers. With Müthing being one of the leading European providers of mulching technology, they are now a part of the 3A Autonomy Network. The 3A development partners explain, “In addition to soil cultivation, sowing, and planting, crop residue management is also suitable for highly automated to autonomous planning and implementation. Like all developments in the autonomous network, the primary focus is on reducing the operator’s workload and ensuring consistently high work quality through fully autonomous execution of recurring processes.”

From Semi-Autonomous Mulching to Fully Autonomous Crop Residue Management

Semi-autonomous crop residue management can already be carried out using a conventional mulcher, with the operator responsible for monitoring the attachment and work quality. The next step involves fully autonomous process planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation. Müthing has developed an electrified mulcher for this purpose, equipped with sensors that communicate with the AgBot or the tractor, which is fitted with an AgXeed Box via the 3A interface. This ensures that the work process runs smoothly within specified parameters, maintaining the desired work intensity and quality. Technical parameters such as temperature and powerrecording of the electric mulcher drive, slip monitoring, speed fluctuations on the belt drive, and vibration monitoring are recorded. In case of excessive vibration or persistent drive overload, the autonomous unit is halted, and the operator is promptly informed.

Through intelligent control and continuous adaptation to prevailing working conditions, autonomous units will automatically adjust driving speed to the amount of crop/biomass in the future. Other companies have also expressed interest in joining the 3A group and have initiated initial discussions with the founding partners.

About 3A – ADVANCED AUTOMATION & AUTONOMY

3A is the first cross-manufacturer autonomy group in agricultural technology. Its mission is to expedite the development, further enhancement, and market launch of technologies for highly automated to autonomous fieldwork, simplifying standardization of interfaces and communication protocols. The initial solutions developed by the group include the AgXeed Box, CLAAS Autonomy connect, and Amazone AutoTill. The association, founded by CLAAS, AgXeed, and Amazone, will receive a silver Innovation Award from the Innovation Commission at Agritechnica 2023.