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AGRICULTURE MACHINERY

AGCO Brands Win Seven 2026 AE50 Awards

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global
leader in the design, manufacture
and distribution of agricultural ma-
chinery and precision ag technolo-
gy, announced that its brands earned
seven 2026 AE50 awards from the
American Society of Agricultural and
Biological Engineers (ASABE). The
AE50 awards honor the most inno-
vative new products and services in
the industry, highlighting outstand-
ing engineering achievements and
market impact. AGCO's 2026 awards
again span its Fendt®, Massey Fergu-
son® and PTx™ brands, demonstrat-
ing sustained excellence across its
product offerings and reinforcing the
company's position as a top provider SB.1436DB is the first OEM double Spot enhance the SymphonyNozzle™
of farmer-driven solutions. small square baler, more than dou- platform with camera-based technol-
bling efficiency by producing two ogy for intelligent herbicide applica-
"AGCO continues to drive innovation bale rows per pass. Hay is split into tion. The Rate system adjusts herbi-
that helps farmers succeed, and these uniform bales, with a shared density cide output based on weed size and
AE50 awards highlight our brands' system and independent knotter trips density, while the Spot system identi-
ongoing commitment to putting their for precise bale length. The SimplE- fies crops versus weeds, turning noz-
needs first," said Eric Hansotia, AGCO bale™ system, which comes standard zles off when no weeds are present
Chairman, President and CEO. on every 1436, automates bale den- to minimize chemical use. Integrated
AGCO's seven AE50 winners in- sity and consistency, reduces manual reporting in 20|20® and Panorama®
clude the following products: input and increases reliability, result- provides detailed weed and crop
The Fendt 800 Gen5 tractor inte- ing in greater output, uniform bales maps plus field photos for scouting
grates power, efficiency and opera- and easier handling regardless of and future planning, supporting ef-
tor comfort in one machine. Its new crop conditions or operator variabil- fective, variable-rate spraying.
8.0-liter engine features in three ity. Radicle Agronomics® MicroGlow™
models, ranging from 283 to 343 max- PTx Trimble OutRun™ | Tillage is is an automated nutrient analysis
imum horsepower (HP), paired with a retrofit autonomy kit for existing system within the Radicle Lab™ plat-
the VarioDrive™ continuously vari- tractors that enables fully driverless form, delivering rapid, precise mea-
able transmission (CVT) for optimal tillage. Farmers can plan, control surement of potassium, calcium and
performance and fuel savings. Key and monitor autonomous tillage via magnesium in soil samples. Using a
features include VarioGrip™ tire in- a smartphone app, allowing optimal plasma-based method to quantify el-
flation, a dual-pump hydraulic system fieldwork timing regardless of labor emental concentrations, MicroGlow
with 101 gallons-per-minute flow and availability. The system expands Out- eliminates manual errors through
a maneuverable frame that is gentle Run autonomy beyond grain carts, in- fully automated sample preparation,
on the soil. Industry-leading operator troducing a new workflow and kit for calibration and diagnostics. This
comfort features include the Fend- monitoring tillage tools, supporting high-speed, high-accuracy tech-
tONE™ operator station, ergonomic faster residue breakdown in fall and nology empowers agronomists and
seating and UltraVision lighting for timely spring planting. growers with same-day soil data for
unprecedented visibility. Precision Planting® MiraSense™ is informed, timely fertility decisions.
The Fendt 1000 Gen4 tractor de- an advanced optical seed sensor that For more information regarding AG-
livers up to 550 HP with an updated uses optimized LEDs and firmware CO's AE50-winning products, visit
12.4-liter engine and VarioDrive CVT to accurately detect a wide range the links above or go to AGCOcorp.
for smooth power and traction. Four of seed sizes, eliminating the need com.
models offer versatility, while Var- to switch sensors between crops. Its Fendt, Hesston by Massey Fergu-
ioGrip reduces soil compaction. The dust rejection algorithm distinguish- son, Massey Ferguson, Radicle Ag-
redesigned cab adds ergonomic foot- es seeds from dust, ensuring reliable ronomics, VarioDrive and VarioGrip
rests, heated and ventilated massag- data for farmers. MiraSense allows are registered trademarks of AGCO.
ing seats, and 360° UltraVision LED confident planting across diverse FendtONE, OutRun, PTx and SimplE-
lighting. Advanced features support seed sizes, providing accurate seed- bale are trademarks of AGCO. Pre-
scalable autonomy, from implement ing information and improving effi- cision Planting and SymphonyVision
automation to full grain cart and till- ciency in the field. are registered trademarks of Preci-
age autonomy with PTx OutRun™. Precision Planting's SymphonyVi- sion Planting LLC.
The Hesston by Massey Ferguson® sion™ | Rate and SymphonyVision™ | Circle 20 on enquiry card
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