Agritechnica 2025 sets the direction for agricultural machinery

Agritechnica 2025 confirmed what was already intuitive. Global agriculture is moving towards a highly automated model driven by autonomy, diesel alternative energy, and artificial intelligence. The scale of the world’s largest trade fair not only showcases machinery, but also signals the technological pulse of the industry, accelerating the transition to new production methods. From driverless tractors to hybrid harvesters to modular systems and platforms that make their own decisions, this event made it clear that change is no longer a promise but a growing reality.

Held biennially in Hannover, Germany, Agritechnica is impressive in scale and impact, with 27 pavilions, 2,700 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, and approximately 500,000 visitors. he got there Clarin Rural Explore the key innovations shaping trends.

One of the major focuses of attention isautonomous tractor, They exist in all power and size ranges. “Compared to the previous version, there has been a big evolution. Previously there were four machines, now there are 50 machines, and now they are commercially available,” explained Santiago Toulun, an agricultural machinery expert who attended the exhibition. Another cross-cutting phenomenon has joined this trend.Improved internal automation of the combineare increasingly incorporating cameras, sensors and algorithms that adjust operations in real time to maintain grain quality, reduce losses and increase operational efficiency.

Fendt, the German brand that is a leader in the European market and has recently entered Argentina, has launched a new generation of Fendt 800 Vario equipped with automation technology. Models of this brand, which belongs to the Agco Group, are equipped with the OutRun kit developed by PTx (also from the AGCO Group), which enables autonomous driving. The tractor works with the combine and moves independently to pick up the grain and return to the starting point without human intervention.

The tractor is scheduled to go on sale in the United States in 2026. This is Fendt’s first autonomous device, but the brand expected more units to come thanks to a retrofit concept that allows autonomy to be added post-factory.

Chinese companies also played a strong role, ranking third with a strong presence after Germany and Italy. Zoomlion, which debuted at Agritechnica, brought two new features: It combines hybrid and autonomous tractors with the first high-capacity hybrid.

The 22-ton combine has double rotors, a 480 horsepower motor, an 11.55 kWh battery, and 12 electric motors dedicated to various internal systems. The brand explains that the tractors “consume less fuel and run more smoothly,” highlighting the electric tractors that also have autonomous driving capabilities. “This is a new generation that is different from traditional tractors,” they added.

Valtra presented the following concept: “Talking Tractor”is based on artificial intelligence. The system is operated from a mobile device, allows for text or voice interaction, and already works in English, German, French and Finnish. Assistants are trained using manuals, smart farming guides, telemetry, and work logs so they can provide technical answers, visual instructions, and equipment performance data.

Nexat has once again attracted attention with its modular system that can sow, spray, fertilize and harvest completely autonomously. It introduced a 72-line, 28-metre wide seeding machine designed for fields larger than 1,000 hectares. In tests conducted in Brazil, lThe machine reached 30 hectares per hour while consuming only 3.8 liters of diesel per hectare..

The company, which already manufactures equipment in Germany, Romania, Ukraine, Canada and Brazil, said “the next step will be Argentina.”

Dutch company AgXeed displayed a vehicle with 230 horsepower, diesel-electric propulsion and a truck weighing just over 8 tons. Hybrid and autonomous tractors. Operated through a unique platform that enables route planning, real-time monitoring and automated documentation, improving process quality and returning time to producers.

New developments in machinery were also seen. alternative energy. New Holland showcased its new T7.270 methane-powered tractor, an evolution of the model introduced in 2023. It works on biomethane produced on the farm itself. Meanwhile, Deutsche Fahr displayed a Series 8 TTV with an engine compatible with HVO, a renewable biofuel made from vegetable oils, animal fats and other waste.

There was also room for further progress in alternative energy. In this area, Fendt also displayed an electric tractor that will be launched on the market in 2023, sold in Norway, Germany and the Netherlands, and scheduled to arrive in the United States in 2026.

Meanwhile, John Deere presented an expanded portfolio of solutions, ranging from biofuels and renewable diesel to various levels of electrification. One of the novelties that attracted the most attention was the E-Power tractor prototype, which is fully electric, has up to five 130 horsepower batteries and is fully compatible with conventional implements.