In Hanover, Agco Power presented a mix of solutions aimed at supporting the energy transition in the agricultural sector. Alongside the new Agco Core 80 diesel unit, the company introduced an innovative 150-kilowatt-hour battery concept, a new software tool for calculating carbon dioxide emissions, and relaunched its remanufacturing services.
Agco Power appeared at Agritechnica with a broad range of solutions designed to meet the propulsion needs of the immediate present while anticipating the steps of the near future in a context of energy transition. A present in which, much to the dismay of environmentalists, internal combustion engines still dominate. In this segment, Agco Power has invested heavily in recent years in research and development, leading to the creation of the new “Core” engine series specifically intended for off-road agricultural applications.
In Hanover, therefore, the latest addition to the new series, the “Core80” unit, could not fail to take center stage. An eight-liter engine delivering a maximum power of 252 kilowatts, 342 horsepower, it made its debut powering the fifth generation of Fendt “800 Vario” tractors. It is the flagship model of a series developed on the basis of a modular architecture—six cylinders in line in the case of the “Core80”—also enabling a 25 percent reduction in components compared with previous generations of engines.
The maximum torque of 1,680 newton-meters is reached as early as 1,200 rpm, confirming the objective of ensuring high traction on machines while keeping fuel consumption low. This is achieved without increasing overall size, which remains aligned with the “Core75” unit, thanks also to the presence of a new variable-geometry turbocharger and the absence of EGR recirculation systems. The result is reduced response transients in terms of turbo lag and improved performance at low engine speeds.
The “Core80” also stands as the first Agco Power unit to be equipped with the “Ota” connectivity system, “Over-the-air,” which enables remote updates, diagnostics, and monitoring.
From the present to the future with the prototype battery pack “Future Battery Concept,” developed internally by the company and specifically designed for off-road applications. The battery uses lithium “Nmc” cells—nickel, manganese, cobalt—offers a capacity of 150 kilowatt-hours and is intended to equip future generations of electric tractors.
Also worth noting is the new cloud-based software “Co₂ Calculator,” developed in collaboration with Valtra. It operates through a fuel sensor installed on the engine and calculates the machine’s carbon footprint in real time, distinguishing between the types of fuel used. The data, displayed and stored, allow farmers to certify and share their emissions with customers and supply-chain partners in order to support the sustainability and traceability policies envisaged by the European “Green Deal.”
Also in the spotlight was the “Power Reman” program, which promotes the reuse of remanufactured engines to reduce costs and environmental impact.
At the Linnavuori plant, recently expanded, production capacity has increased from 1,000 to 2,500 units per year, making it possible to remanufacture engines and restore them to specifications equivalent to new.
Title: Agco Core 80 and new battery concept: the innovation by Agco Power
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