The Fendt Xaver sowing robot

The first thing that catches your eye about the new generation Fendt Xaver is the change in concept from four-wheeled to three-wheeled. This change allows for a larger contact area with the soil, increased ground clearance and more precise sowing depths. In addition, the new Xaver can turn in a very narrow lane of only two meters wide thanks to its rear wheel steering and all-wheel drive, which allows the robot to maneuver with minimal ground impact, even in soft soils.

Additional weights on the front wheels ensure a smoother ride and higher coulter pressure when sowing in loamy soils. The maximum total weight of the machine when fully ballasted is 250 kg, and the kerb weight is less than 150 kg.

The seed hopper is increased to 20 liters, which allows sowing approximately 0.5 hectares with a seeding rate of 90,000 seeds/ha. The capacity of the lithium-ion battery has been increased to 2.6 kWh, which allows the robot to work for about an hour and a half before the next connection to the base station for charging.

If you prefer classic seeders, you can find spare parts for seeders in our catalog of spare parts for agricultural machinery.

A swarm of six robots can process up to 3 hectares per hour, including a loading time of approximately 2 hectares per hour. This system enables round-the-clock autonomous operation, which significantly increases efficiency and reduces the need for human labor.

Additional features of the new generation Fendt Xaver include integration with the FendtONE platform and the use of VarioGuide for precise motion control. This allows for continuous data exchange between the tractor and the robot as well as between the robot and the database, which simplifies task creation and ensures high precision.

The new generation of Fendt Xaver sowing robots thus offers advanced solutions for precision farming, helping to increase productivity, reduce costs and minimize environmental impact.