AgBot makes its debut to Scottish growers, with further UK demos to be announced.
SCOTLAND’s first autonomous tractor, the AgBot, has been unveiled by SoilEssentials, a provider of precision farming solutions.
Developed and manufactured by AgXeed BV in The Netherlands, the AgBot was showcased for the first time on the SoilEssentials stand at the Royal Highland Show in 2022 and has since undergone continuous refinement. A range of three models is now offered, including one-tracked and two-wheeled options.
The three models available for the AgBot are the tracked 5.115T2, 3-wheel 2.055W3 and 4-wheel 2.055W4 with prices starting at £300,000 for a tracked model, depending on specification.
AgXeed has partnered with SoilEssentials, making it service and distribution provider for Scotland and Northern England, to offer the AgBot in Scotland.
Hardware Director at SoilEssentials, Graham Ralston, said: “With its advanced features and capabilities, the AgBot empowers farmers to optimise operations, minimise labour in repetitive, routine field tasks, and maximise yields, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and prosperous agricultural sector.”
The AgBot is suitable for soil preparation, seeding, inter-row weeding, mowing and ridging.
The tracked demonstration model is being utilised to showcase its capabilities in both closed one-to-one scenarios and open, wider capacities.
Further demonstrations will be held throughout the UK. Dates will be announced.
