Fendt showcases the Xaver GT, an autonomous agricultural robot.

At Agritechnica 2025, Fendt presented the Xaver GT, an autonomous agricultural robot designed for tasks such as mechanical weeding in vegetable and root crops. The equipment weighs a total of three tons. However, its uniform distribution minimizes soil compaction, even with multiple passes.

Inspired by the GT line of tractors from the 1950s, the Xaver GT maintains the philosophy of high productivity with low labor. The machine performs light tasks autonomously throughout the agricultural year. It executes operations such as sowing, weeding, and raking. The traditional tractor can be retained for heavier operations and transport.

The Xaver GT works with existing implements thanks to standardized connections and allows for track width adjustments between 1,5 m and 2,25 m. A ground clearance of 50 cm prevents damage to plants in later stages of cultivation. It can be transported as a trailer by another tractor. An operator positions and activates the system via remote control.

Powered by a diesel hybrid system with a 25 kW generator and 9 kWh batteries, the Xaver GT has independent drive wheels with electric motors. Its top speed in the field reaches 10 km/h. Driving modes include four-wheel steering and "crab steering" for tight turns or driving on sloping terrain.

The robot's safety features include a touch system, geofencing, lidar sensors, and cameras. The system recognizes obstacles and reacts automatically. Navigation uses artificial intelligence to follow lines and plants, even in areas with weak satellite signal. Operation is done via mobile phone, tablet, or PC, based on the FendtONE platform.