Robot: Trektor (MINI, MIDI and MAXI)
Task(s): hybrid autonomous robot tractor
Development start: 2014
Pricing:
MINI – US $255,000 (€241,995) or 7 year lease for less than US $3,400 (€3,227) per month.
MIDI – US $260,000 (€246,740) or 7 year lease for less than US $3,450 (€3,274) per month.
MAXI – US $265,000 (€251,485) or 7 year lease for less than US $3,500 (€3,322) per month.
(Euro prices according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023)
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Description
The Sitia Trektor is a hybrid robot tractor that allows for up to 24 hours of autonomous work. Trektor can change its wheelbase or height (adjustable ground clearance) to adapt itself to a crop. The robot is compatible with existing implements. It can work in vineyards, market gardens, vegetable plots and arboriculture. It can perform repetitive tasks such as soil cultivation, spraying and hoeing. There are three Trektor models: MINI, MIDI and MAXI. Navigation is based on RTK GPS and high-resolution odometry. In addition, there is LiDAR and camera survey, obstacle detection and passive safety.
Drive train type
Hybrid (diesel and electric)
Characteristics
2 central tool-holders between the front and rear wheels. Trektor has 14Kw batteries and a 25 liter diesel tank. 1 cat 2 three point rear tool-holder. Hydraulic: up to 35 L/min
2 single acting outputs, 1 double acting output. No PTO
Navigation system
Navigates using a land survey of a field and a mission’s parameters (pattern/ implement size/etc.) The GNSS/INS positioning enables Trektor to work in difficult environments. It has both LiDAR and camera in order to precisely detect any obstacle on path and to identify them.
Specifications
| Name robot | Trektor |
| Dimensions | MINI – Overall width : 1.39 to 1.92 m, track width : 1.08 to 1.61 m MIDI – Overall width : 1.72 to 2.25 m, track width : 1.41 to 1.94 m MAXI – Overall width : 2.22 to 2.75 m, track width : 1.91 to 2.44 m |
| Turning radius | 2.8m |
| Weight | 2930 kg |
| Energy source | Hybrid (with diesel reload) |
| Energy stock/range | From 10h up to 24h, depending on the implement. Thanks to its hybrid system, Trektor can save between 50% to 80% on energy consumption. Trektor has 14Kw batteries and a 25 liter diesel tank. |
| Driveline | Electric |
| Output capacity | Depending on use, Trektor can operate any task at a 7km/h speed, with a turning time between two lines that you can parameter, with an average of 30 seconds. Trektor will complete a task on a one hectare and 60 lines field in about 2hours at 5km/h. |
| Navigation system | Navigates using a land survey of a field and a mission’s parameters (pattern/ implement size/etc.) The GNSS/INS positioning enables Trektor to work in difficult environments. It has both LiDAR and camera in order to precisely detect any obstacle on path and to identify them. |
| Pricing | MINI – US $255,000 (€241,995) or 7 year lease for less than US $3,400 (€3,227) per month. MIDI – US $260,000 (€246,740) or 7 year lease for less than US $3,450 (€3,274) per month. MAXI – US $265,000 (€251,485) or 7 year lease for less than US $3,500 (€3,322) per month. (Euro prices according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023) |
| Availability ( countries) | Europe |
| Units operational (total end 2023) | 25 Trektors operational |
