AGCO Brands Win Five 50 AE2025 Awards

AGCO has received five 50 AE2025 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). Each year, the organization recognizes products in the agricultural, food and biological industries for innovation, engineering advancement and market impact. AGCO’s 2025 awards include products from AGCO Parts, Fendt, Precision Planting and PTx Trimble brands.

“AGCO’s winning solutions in the 50 AE2025 build on the momentum established by our innovations over the past five years, delivering farmer-focused solutions that save time, reduce costs and increase productivity,” said Eric Hansotia, AGCO chairman, president and CEO.

“I am especially proud that these awards span our brands, demonstrating our continued commitment to serving the needs and values ​​of farmers.”

Elevation of parts application

This system allows operators to efficiently lift and change application systems on-site, increasing machine utility, versatility and return on investment.

Prior to this solution, additional equipment such as cranes and loaders were required for these changes, increasing cost, time, difficulty and personnel requirements.

The application lift system can take advantage of the Fendt Rogator applicator’s adjustable suspension to perform most of the changeover. Optional chain hoists are available for final adjustments or lifting of machines that do not include adjustable suspensions.

Fendt ErgoSteer

The Fendt ErgoSteer is an adaptive steering joystick for Fendt 500 to 1000 series tractors that offers precise and intuitive ergonomic control for field operations.

Operated with the left hand from the seat armrest, ErgoSteer allows comfortable and efficient control of the tractor with minimal driver movement.

Compatible with all FendtONE Profi+ wheeled tractors with the latest software, ErgoSteer features adjustable steering sensitivity and a return-to-center function for straight-line steering.

Fendt Momentum Planter

The Fendt Momentum 30-foot planter brings advanced planting benefits to smaller farms with a 100-bushel seed capacity and 800-gallon liquid fertilizer capacity.

Factory-installed precision planting options include Conceal and EMHD fertilizer openers for precise liquid control. The Load Logic system and high-flexion tires reduce compaction, and the SmartFrame toolbar provides 52 inches of row unit travel for uniform planting depth, leading to better emergence and optimal yields.

ReconBlockage Blockage Sensor

Precision Planting’s ReconBlockage prevents skips and yield losses when seeding and fertilizing by using acoustic sensors to detect flow variation per section, instantly alerting operators to obstructions, preventing productivity losses.

ReconBlockage sensors act like stethoscopes, capturing and interpreting sounds and alerting operators via a wireless app to buildup issues that would otherwise affect optical sensors.

PTx Trimble OutRun

OutRun is an autonomous solution that allows tractors to pull grain tanks without drivers during harvest. It is a standalone kit that supports older tractor models and helps maintain or improve productivity when labor is scarce.

The OutRun interface allows operators to position trailers in fields and autonomously match speed and distance with combines for on-the-go unloading and unloading in designated zones.

The solution avoids unharvested land and uses previously traveled paths to minimize soil compaction. OutRun operates using its own communications system for reliable operation regardless of cellular coverage in the field.