New autonomous implement carriers arriving from Norway

Since 2018, the engineers of Norwegian start-up AutoAgri have been working on the development of their IC-series autonomous implement carriers.

Lightweight robot to carry heavy loads

The robot carries implements up to 2,000 kg behind the front wheels with a mid-mount standard category 2 three-point hitch combined with an electric 540-1000 rpm PTO and auxiliary hydraulics (2 double acting valves). The mid-mount hitch is to enable the lightweight robot to carry heavy loads in order to limit the total weight.

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Also in challenging terrain

The drivetrain is either fully electric (ICS 20 E) or plugin hybrid (ICS 20 HD). Both versions incorporate lithium batteries and the ICS 20 HD has a 60 hp Stage 5 diesel engine in addition running a variable speed PMDC generator.

All 4 wheels, positioned on each corner of the vehicle, are driven and can steer 360 degrees. These are to give the AutoAgri IC-series maximum navigation flexibility and the ability to drive in all directions and turn around its own axis, also in challenging terrain. That navigation is based an RTK-gps.

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Available this autumn

AutoAgri targets both agricultural and municipal users and will be taking orders for the pilot-series in Norway in autumn this year. The manufacturer is currently working on its introduction strategy for other continents and countries. As soon as pricing details are disclosed, the IC-series implement carriers will be added to our field and harvest robot catalogue.