Each year, ASABE recognizes products from the agricultural, food and biological industries for innovation, engineering advancement and market impact. These awards honor the year’s 50 most innovative products and systems. Winners are determined by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE).
AGCO’s 2025 awards include offerings from its AGCO Parts, Fendt, Precision Planting and PTx Trimble branded products.
“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. “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
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.
Case IH winners
Axial-Flow (AF) 260 series combines
The Axial-Flow (AF) 260 series combines bring together the latest innovations with subscription-free, integrated technology. The combine sets a new standard for operator experience while also maximizing production and grain handling with single rotor Case IH harvesting technology.
AF combine series
The AF combine series has been redesigned from the ground up to maximize capacity and crop flow with efficient horsepower, simplified maintenance and connectivity as standard.
C500 series corn heads
The C500 series corn heads were created to seamlessly pair with the AF and 260 series combines, delivering reliability, durability and enhanced grain savings and performance.
Large square baler
Large square baler automation controls are designed for hands-free efficient baling, automatically adjusting tractor speed and steering to match windrow volume to maximize throughput for consistent, high-quality bales.
Quadtrac heavy-duty suspension
The Quadtrac heavy-duty suspension brings greater productivity by facilitating faster transport speeds of up to 26.5 mph with a smoother ride thanks to the fully suspended track system, which closely follows ground contours.
Model Year 2025 Magnum tractors
Model Year 2025 Magnum tractors with 21×5 PowerDrive transmissions will benefit from Automatic Productivity Management 2 (APM2). APM2 technology manages the driveline and engine to control ground speed while optimizing fuel economy and prevents engine stalls.
Modular tramline system
The modular tramline system for the Early Riser 2160 48-row 20-inch Large Front-Fold planter offers 20-inch planter tramline compatibility, productivity, and performance. The modular tramline system is tailored to the swath sizes of a farmer’s equipment fleet while minimizing the number of unused tramlines areas of the field which are not planted and over which the vehicles drive – bringing increased yield potential, productivity and reduced operator fatigue.
New Holland winners
IntelliSense bale automation
The IntelliSense bale automation system uses technology that integrates SmartSteer swath guidance to keep the baler in the middle of the windrow, together with IntelliCruise II speed control which uses LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology to adjust the balers forward speed in real-time. This ensures the baler is always full for more efficient baling and higher quality bales.
CropSpeed monitoring
The CropSpeed monitoring system, featured in the FR Forage cruiser range of self-propelled forage harvesters, increases productivity using radar technology to detect the speed of crop, and if it detects a potential spout blockage, the operator receives a warning to reduce forward speed.
UltraFeed Pickup head
The UltraFeed pickup head is also designed to enhance the performance of the FR Forage cruiser. Its 13-foot working width means the UltraFeed pickup efficiently handles larger windrows, and thanks to a range of new features, improves crop flow through the harvester.
