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Manufacturers work to create intelligent tractor-implement connection

Real Agriculture

Before the invention of autonomous tractors all the intelligence needed to operate the machine and implements sat squarely in the tractor seat — the farmer controlled all aspects of the operation. In the case of tillage, for example, the farmer monitored the speed of the tractor and when the cultivator clogged they were there to.

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Turkish manufacturer Basak Traktör reaches deal to buy 97% of Versatile parent Buhler Industries

Real Agriculture

The parent company of Basak Traktör — an agricultural manufacturer based in Turkey — has reached a deal to acquire 97 per cent of the shares in Manitoba-based Buhler Industries from Russia’s largest agricultural manufacturer, Rostselmash.

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Driverless tractors: Which manufacturer is leading the race?

Farmers Weekly

No need to worry about creating a fancy cab with neatly laid-out controls, air conditioning, lots […] The post Driverless tractors: Which manufacturer is leading the race? Choose a powertrain suited to the vehicle’s intended applications, decide between tracks and wheels, and build a chassis to accommodate it all.

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Valtra S Series tractors feature SmartTurn technology

Real Agriculture

It wasn’t the biggest new tractor roll-out at Agritechnica, but the Valtra S Series certainly attracted its fair share of attention thanks to a unique combination of size and technology. The Valtra S Series is a sixth generation tractor from the Finnish manufacturer, which operates plants in Finland and Brazil.

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CLAAS sets path for autonomous tractors

Real Agriculture

CLAAS is the latest equipment manufacturer to share its plans to market autonomous tractors. At Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany, CLAAS showcased an Xerion autonomy-enabled prototype tractor and a two-step process to automation.

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Power and visibility drives Kubota M8 tractor

Real Agriculture

Kubota’s new M8 Series tractors are the most powerful machines the manufacturer has ever produced, giving farmers the choice of 180 or 200 horsepower. Read More Kubota’s new M8 Series tractors are the most powerful machines the manufacturer has ever produced, giving farmers the choice of 180 or 200 horsepower.

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9S Series tractors set power standard for Massey Ferguson

Real Agriculture

Massey Ferguson plans to deliver the most powerful tractor it has ever produced for fall 2024. The tractor drew plenty of eyeballs at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. Beyond the power boost, the manufacturer also says it’s the most straightforward tractor. Read More

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