Autonomous/semi-autosteering systems

Lessons learned during last year’s experiments in the Netherlands with a common tractor retrofitted with an autonomous kit, include farmers’ clear opinions that they find ‘an unmanned autonomous tractor mainly interesting for soil preparation. Photo: Koos Groenewold

27-06 | Article

What autonomous tractors are already on the market?

Use of a GPS position system. - Photo: Jaap Nijboer

14-06 | News

Tractors scrambled on the eastern border of Finland by Russian interference

John Deere recommends storing the receiver indoors every day. With one hand, you can disconnect the plug and then detach the dome (quick-release). However, it does require climbing. We miss some sort of step next to the hood. - Photo: Mark Pasveer.

02-05 | Article

Seven GPS steering systems tested, part 2

At the initiative of the National Fieldlab for Precision Farming (NPPL) project and Wageningen University & Research, NPPL participants are testing a Fendt 716 with iQuus Autonomy from May to July 2024. - Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie (photo for illustration)

30-04 | News

Dutch NPPL participants are testing the autonomous Fendt 716

On the roof of the tractor are the seven GPS steering systems from the tractor brands Claas (Trimble), Deutz-Fahr, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, McCormick, New Holland, and Valtra. In this TRACTOR test of GPS steering systems, Valtra leads the way, with John Deere coming in at number 2. - Photo: Mark Pasveer

30-04 | Article

Seven GPS steering systems tested: Valtra leads the way, part 1

Checking the checkpoints ensures that a GPS system also does what it's meant to do: work accurately. Tips and tricks for maximum precision. - Photo: Mark Pasveer

16-04 | Article

This is how your GPS system works accurately

Krone and Lemken are focussing on autonomy

25-03 | News

Krone and Lemken are focussing on autonomy

Agres from Brazil introduces its agroNave system. - Photo: Agres

26-02 | Article

New autosteer retrofit kits added to our popular catalogue

Perhaps in the future, humanoid robots can take the wheel and replace autonomous systems on tractors. - Photo captured by AI DALL·E.

19-01 | News

Join Future Farming’s autonomous retrofit kits buying guide for 2024

The market for universal autosteer retrofit kits has recently seen the arrival of numerous Chinese manufacturers. - Photo: video still Future Farming

09-01 | Article

VIDEO | A new era for new universal autosteer retrofit kits?

Greeneye launches field trials for AI-driven precision spraying in Australia

09:30 | Article

Bright prospects for the unmanned tractor – Especially with reverse capability

Auga Group halts development of hybrid Auga M1 tractor