Autonomous tractor in catch crop cultivationVideo: Autonomous tractor in catch crop cultivation [2025]
The autonomous tractor from the “Combined Powers” joint project between LEMKEN and KRONE is entering its 3rd generation. The project focuses on the development of an autonomous tractor unit for various field processes (catch crop incorporation, deep tillage, mechanical weed control or grassland processes such as mowing, turning and swathing).
The specialists in arable farming and grassland combine their experience to autonomously map the tasks of the farmer and thus counteract the labor shortage.
The biggest innovation in this generation of the autonomous tractor, the so-called “Verfahrenstechnische Einheit VTE (process engineering unit)”, is the additional mounting space in the front area. This allows a weight, a mower or a front packer to be attached as required.
The video shows the autonomous tractor in combination with the Heliodor 9 compact disc harrow with a working width of 6 meters during catch crop incorporation.