Fendt is keen to talk to Agritechnica visitors about the latest development in the Xaver autonomous concept.
One of several autonomous solutions on display at the Hannover Fairgrounds, the design the Xaver 104 GT autonomous tool carrier was inspired by the popular Fendt GT tractor.
A 25kW (48v) generator bolted to the 45hp diesel engine powers an electric motor for the hydraulic pump and others for the wheels, all four of which are steerable. A 9kW battery system provides a short-term power boost, and the vehicle can travel at a top field speed of 10km/hr.
The 3.0t weight excludes the implements, and lift capacity of each of the mid- and rear-linkages is 2.0t. The wheelbase is 3.4m and the fuel tank holds 200 litres.
It is envisaged that the autonomous vehicle will carry out time-consuming and repetitive tasks, such as mechanical hoeing. With a ground clearance of 50cm, it can also be used in later growth stages. Track width is adjustable to 1.5m, 1.8m, 2.0m or 2.25m.
The user interface is based on FendtONE with the familiar operating concept and also allows remote access to the machine via mobile phone, tablet or PC.
Alongside advanced route planning and satellite-based guidance, the Xaver GT has camera and LiDAR systems for safety with AI recognising plants, crop rows and tramlines.
On the road, a hydraulically operated drawbar is lowered, and the vehicle is towed behind a tractor. In tests for one year, Fendt says the concept can be made smaller or larger.
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