Scottish agritech company SoilEssentials has announced the arrival of its demonstration AgBot autonomous tractor, the first of its kind in Scotland. Developed and manufactured by AgXeed BV in the Netherlands, this cutting-edge agricultural technology represents a significant advancement in farm automation.
The AgBot, first showcased on the SoilEssentials stand at the Royal Highland Show in 2022, has since undergone refinement and innovation. Farmers are being offered three models, one tracked and two with wheels.
The announcement marks the next step for autonomous vehicles to be a tangible reality in agriculture.
“The introduction of the AgBot to Scotland underscores our commitment to driving innovation and progress in agriculture,” says Graham Ralston, hardware director at SoilEssentials.
“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.”
Harnessing the power of automation, the AgBot offers unprecedented precision and reliability in various farming tasks, from soil preparation, seeding, inter-row weeding to mowing and ridging. Its arrival marks a pivotal moment for UK agriculture, offering farmers and contractors the opportunity to embrace the future of farming today.
This tracked model AgBot 5.115T2 serves as the demonstration machine for SoilEssentials, showcasing its capabilities in both closed one-to-one scenarios and open, wider capacities.
As part of a current, wider AgXeed UK AgBot Tour, with demonstrations throughout the UK, more dates are being added regularly. Demonstrations will be given using the tracked AgBot 5.115T2 or 4-wheeled 2.055W4 at these events and working with 3m Amazone implements.
The three models available 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.
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