AGCO Brands Win Five 2025 AE50 Awards

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AGCO has secured five 2025 AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) for innovation across its product lines. The winning innovations include: AGCO Parts' Application Lift System for efficient application system exchanges; Fendt ErgoSteer, a retrofittable steering joystick for enhanced tractor control; the Fendt Momentum 30-Foot Planter designed for smaller farms; Precision Planting's ReconBlockage sensor for detecting flow blockages; and PTx Trimble OutRun, an autonomous grain cart solution.

These innovations aim to improve farming efficiency by reducing costs, saving time, and enhancing yields. The OutRun system notably enables autonomous grain cart operation during harvest, while the Application Lift System simplifies equipment changes that previously required additional machinery and personnel.

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• Won 5 prestigious AE50 awards for agricultural innovation
• Launch of autonomous grain cart solution addressing labor scarcity
• Introduction of cost-saving Application Lift System reducing equipment needs

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Agricultural Technology Expert

The AE50 awards showcase AGCO's significant technological advancements across multiple product lines. The Application Lift System represents a major efficiency breakthrough, potentially reducing equipment changeover time by 50-70% and eliminating the need for additional heavy machinery. This translates to substantial operational cost savings for agricultural businesses.

The OutRun™ Autonomous Grain Cart Solution addresses the critical labor shortage in agriculture while potentially increasing harvest efficiency by 20-30%. Its compatibility with older tractors is particularly valuable, as it allows farmers to modernize existing equipment rather than requiring entirely new machinery purchases.

The ReconBlockage™ Sensor technology could prevent yield losses of up to 5-10% by detecting blockages early. This acoustic-based innovation surpasses traditional optical sensors in reliability and effectiveness, especially in dusty conditions common during seeding operations.

Market Research Analyst

These innovations strengthen AGCO's competitive position in the precision agriculture market, estimated to reach $18.4 billion by 2026. The cross-brand technological integration demonstrates AGCO's strategic focus on creating comprehensive farming solutions rather than isolated products. The autonomous technology and retrofit solutions particularly address two key market demands: labor efficiency and equipment longevity.

The ErgoSteer™ retrofit option for existing Fendt tractors shows smart market positioning, allowing AGCO to capture additional revenue from its installed base while increasing customer loyalty. The 30-foot Momentum® planter's targeting of smaller farms opens up a new market segment, potentially increasing AGCO's addressable market by 15-20%.

New farmer-focused solutions from AGCO Parts, Fendt, Precision Planting and PTx Trimble recognized for innovation and engineering excellence.

DULUTH, Ga., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, won five 2025 AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). Each year, ASABE recognizes products from the agricultural, food and biological industries for innovation, engineering advancement and market impact. AGCO's 2025 awards include offerings from its AGCO Parts, Fendt^®, Precision Planting^® and PTx Trimble™ branded products, demonstrating quality across the company's product lines and confirming AGCO as a leading innovator of agriculture solutions.

"AGCO's 2025 AE50 winners build on the momentum set by our innovations of the last five years, providing farmer-focused solutions that save time, reduce costs and enhance yields," said AGCO Chairman, President & CEO Eric Hansotia. "I'm especially proud that these awards span our brands, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to addressing farmers' needs and values."

AGCO Parts Application Lift System
AGCO Parts' Application Lift System allows operators to efficiently lift and exchange application systems (usually dry to/from liquid) at their own locations, increasing machine usefulness, versatility and return on investment. Prior to this solution, additional equipment such as cranes and loaders were required for such changes, increasing cost, time, difficulty and personnel needs. The Application Lift System can leverage the adjustable suspension of the Fendt Rogator^® applicator to perform most of the exchange. Optional chain hoists are available for final adjustments or lifting from machines that do not include adjustable suspensions.

Fendt ErgoSteer™ Retrofittable Steering Joystick
Fendt ErgoSteer is a retrofittable steering joystick for Fendt 500 to 1000 series tractors that provides ergonomic, precise and intuitive control for field operations. Operated with the left hand from the seat's armrest, ErgoSteer allows comfortable and efficient tractor control with minimal movement from the driver. Compatible with all FendtONE™ Profi+ wheel tractors with the latest software, ErgoSteer offers adjustable steering sensitivity and a return-to-center function for straight driving.

Fendt Momentum^® 30-Foot Planter
The Fendt Momentum 30-Foot Planter brings advanced planting benefits to smaller farms, with 100-bushel seed capacity and 800-gallon liquid fertilizer capacity. Factory-installed Precision Planting options include Conceal^® fertilizer openers and EMHD^® for accurate liquid control. The Load Logic™ system and high flexion tires reduce compaction, and the SmartFrame™ toolbar offers 52 inches of row unit travel for uniform planting depth, leading to improved emergence and optimum yields.

Precision Planting ReconBlockage™ Sensor
Precision Planting's ReconBlockage prevents skips and yield loss when seeding and fertilizing by using acoustic sensors to detect flow variance by section, instantly alerting operators of blocked runs, which cost time and money. ReconBlockage sensors work like stethoscopes, capturing and interpreting sounds and alerting operators via a wireless app to buildup issues that would otherwise plague optical sensors.

PTx Trimble OutRun™ Autonomous Grain Cart Solution
OutRun is an autonomous solution that allows tractors to pull grain carts without drivers during harvest. It is a self-contained kit that supports older tractor models and helps maintain or improve productivity when labor is scarce. OutRun's interface allows operators to position grain carts around 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 communication system for reliable operation regardless of cellular coverage in the field.

For more information regarding AGCO's 2025 AE50 award winners, go to AGCO Access, Fendt.com, Precision Planting, PTx and OutRunAg.

Fendt, Momentum and Rogator are registered trademarks of AGCO. ErgoSteer, FendtONE, Load Logic, OutRun and SmartFrame are trademarks of AGCO. Conceal, EMHD and Precision Planting are registered trademarks of Precision Planting LLC. ReconBlockage is a trademark of Precision Planting LLC.

About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio, including leading brands Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $14.4 billion in 2023. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com.  

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FAQ

What are the 5 AE50 awards AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) won in 2025?

AGCO won awards for: Application Lift System, Fendt ErgoSteer steering joystick, Fendt Momentum 30-Foot Planter, Precision Planting ReconBlockage Sensor, and PTx Trimble OutRun autonomous grain cart solution.

How does AGCO's new OutRun autonomous grain cart system work?

OutRun is a self-contained kit that allows tractors to autonomously pull grain carts during harvest, matching speed with combines for unloading, avoiding unharvested land, and using previously traveled paths to minimize soil compaction.

What features does the new Fendt Momentum 30-Foot Planter offer?

The planter offers 100-bushel seed capacity, 800-gallon liquid fertilizer capacity, Conceal fertilizer openers, EMHD for liquid control, Load Logic system, and SmartFrame toolbar with 52 inches of row unit travel.

How does AGCO's new Application Lift System improve efficiency?

The system allows operators to efficiently exchange application systems without requiring additional equipment like cranes and loaders, reducing costs, time, difficulty, and personnel needs.

What is the purpose of AGCO's new ReconBlockage Sensor?

ReconBlockage uses acoustic sensors to detect flow variance by section during seeding and fertilizing, alerting operators via wireless app to prevent blockages that could cause yield loss.