autonomous tractors

Photos: Martin Smits

09-05 | Article

Farmers see driverless tractors becoming a reality sooner than expected

Carbon Robotics’ AutoTractor kit enables remote and autonomous operation of John Deere 6R and 8R tractors, with a bolt-on system that installs in under 24 hours. Designed for 24/7 operation of tasks like laser weeding, it helps reduce labor dependence and increase field productivity. Photo Carbon Robotics.

03-04 | News

Carbon Robotics launches AutoTractor kit for autonomous John Deere tractors

Installation of the autonomous navigation system on the cab roof of a John Deere 500E tractor by a Sabanto technician. Photo: Sabanto.

27-02 | Expert opinion

Autonomous Tractor Suitability

At the Wieringermeerpolder, an autonomous Fendt tractor equipped with the iQuus Autonomy system was put to the test at Bloembollenbedrijf Ruiter-Wever. The innovative technology, developed by Dutch manufacturer GPX Solutions, offers farmers the opportunity to optimize labor and fieldwork with minimal supervision. While the system shows great promise, farmers are eager for improvements like reverse functionality to enhance its capabilities. – Photo: Theo Galama

21-11-2024 | Article

Bright prospects for the unmanned tractor – Especially with reverse capability

Vineatrac has a maximum speed of 5 km per hour and is capable of working on slopes up to 60%. – Photos: STEVmotion

08-11-2024 | News

Autonomous Vineatrac tractor combines agility and innovation

The AgXeed 5.115T2 is Tractor of the Year in the new category dedicated to robot tractors. – Photo: Toty

07-11-2024 | News

AgXeed 5.115T2 Tractor of the Year 2025 in the category robot tractors

An unmanned Fendt 724 operates a disc harrow in a field for sugar beet cultivation in the USA.. Photo: Misset

31-10-2024 | Expert opinion

‘Overlooked logistics: Navigating the future of autonomous farming’

More and more companies are introducing electric tractors. New Holland showcased its T4 Electric Power at Agritechnica 2023. Photo: New Holland

16-10-2024 | Article

Swedish study highlights benefits of electric, autonomous tractors

Swinkels Groenten in the Netherlands conducted a trial with the autonomous Fendt 716 tractor, equipped with the iQuus system. – Photos: Peter Roek

26-09-2024 | Article

Autonomous tractor – ‘No problem leaving it to work alone’