COMBINED POWERS: New level of agricultural automation
COMBINED POWERS is an innovative project created through the cooperation of KRONE and LEMKEN, both visionaries in the field of arable and pasture cultivation. By combining their efforts and expertise, they have developed a new level of autonomous agricultural machinery.
Project motivation:
The main goal of the project is to transform tasks performed by drivers into autonomous processes to solve the problem of labor shortages. This requires experts in the field of production processes to consider agricultural machines and tractors in combination, and to promote the unification of data communication for autonomous processes through the new TIM and ISOBUS standards.
- The benefits of automation:
- Efficiency: Autonomous systems allow farmers and contractors to get the job done efficiently and with the best results.
- Intuitiveness: Simple and convenient workflow planning is essential for the successful use of autonomous systems.
- Relevance of information: Providing up-to-date information is key to monitoring and managing processes.
Project concept:
The peculiarity of the project is that it is not the tractor that is controlled, but the attachments. This is considered necessary to achieve optimal results. The equipment and the tractor act as a single integrated smart system that exchanges data to achieve the best performance.
Development prospects:
The COMBINED POWERS project also aims to address the growing shortage of skilled workers in agriculture. It will allow farmers to move from working long hours in the field to the role of system operators who control autonomous units, ensuring accurate and high-quality work. Due to its versatility, the system is designed for year-round operation and has a long service life. Intensive testing in various conditions and feedback from farmers and contractors is ongoing. Combined Powers uses an advanced diesel-electric drive. The new generation of machines retains the 170 kW/230 hp output and is equipped with 4-wheel steering with large tires for maximum traction and minimum soil pressure.
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COMBINED POWERS opens up new horizons in agricultural automation, offering advanced solutions for modern farmers. This project is an example of how cooperation and innovation can transform the agricultural sector, increasing its efficiency and sustainability.
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