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Is the tractor of the future still a smaller, autonomous machine?

Real Agriculture

The idea that tractors used in broadacre farming may have peaked in size and will someday be replaced by groups of smaller, autonomous machines has been kicking around for at least a decade.

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John Deere unveils second-generation autonomous kit for 9RX tractor

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To be offered across agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping, Deere says its autonomous technology will integrate advanced computer vision, AI, and cameras to help machines navigate work environments. John Deere is rolling out what it calls its second-generation autonomous options, announced at CES 2025 this week in Las Vegas.

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Nic Dubuc: Redefining autonomy, one tractor at a time

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Autonomous farming technology has been a buzzword in agriculture for years, but is it finally ready to revolutionize the industry? Moving beyond the hype, Dubuc Read More Autonomous farming technology has been a buzzword in agriculture for years, but is it finally ready to revolutionize the industry?

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Valtra S Series tractors feature SmartTurn technology

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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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More power and simpler technology for new-model Magnum tractors

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Farmers can look for more horsepower, more efficiency, and simplified precision technology from 2025 model year Magnum tractors. Case IH rolled out the new tractors for public viewing at the Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas. Case IH rolled out the new tractors for public viewing at the Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas.

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CLAAS sets path for autonomous tractors

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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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Talking New Holland alternative fuel tractor strategy with Oscar Baroncelli

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New Holland is taking alternative fuel technology further up the power scale with the debut of its new T7.270 Methane Power CNG (compressed natural gas) tractor. Agritechnica visitors had the first opportunity to view the tractor at the innovation showcase in Hanover, Germany. The new tractor actually features the NEF 6.7-litre

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