Kverneland has set the world’s first autonomous ploughing record by collaborating with AgXeed, a supplier of autonomous solutions
The goal was to be the first to set a record for the largest amount of land ploughed in 24 hours using an autonomous agricultural robot.
The 24-hour autonomous ploughing challenge took place at Birch Farm in Stonegrave, North Yorkshire, and achieved a total output of 20.8 hectares (51.37 acres) using a driverless AgBot 5.115T2, paired with a Kverneland LO 300/85 five-furrow plough. Working at a width of 40 cm and a depth of 22.5 cm (9 inches), the land was prepared for crops such as maize, beet, and forage. The 156-hp tracked AgBot operated at forward speeds between 5.6 km/h and 8 km/h across undulating terrain, slowing only for headland turn sequences.
Telematics data from the AgBot confirmed a total fuel consumption of 382.72 litres over the 24-hour period, resulting in a fuel efficiency of 18.4 litres/ha.
Thanks to the various integrated safety systems, the 7-tonne autonomous tractor was equipped with a 1.5-tonne ballast to improve traction for the fully mounted five-furrow Kverneland LO plough.
The AgBot was briefly paused overnight to refill its 375-litre fuel tank and complete the full 24-hour work session. The total ploughed area during the challenge was verified by North Yorkshire farmer and former director of the Society of Ploughmen, James Whitty.
Title: Kverneland sets world record for autonomous ploughing with AgXeed
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Source: Kverneland
