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OutRun retrofit autonomy kit

PTx (AGCO) · United States

Self-contained retrofit kit that makes an existing tractor drive itself — autonomous grain cart today, tillage rolling out, Fendt support landing 2026.

Available in: United States

At a glance

Best for

US grain operations that want to drop the grain-cart driver at harvest without buying a new tractor.

Avoid if

You farm outside North America or off the supported tractor list — coverage is John Deere 8R/8000R now, Fendt 900/1000 arriving through 2026.

Not suitable for

Small farms; specialty crops; European operations (no EU offering announced).

Specifications

Power sourceUses host tractor's diesel engine
Required tractor powerHost tractor — John Deere 8R (2014+) with IVT; Fendt 900 now, 1000 series fall 2026
DimensionsRetrofit kit on standard tractor chassis
WeightNot disclosed
Min farm size400 ha
ProductivityGrain cart cycles on demand during harvest; tillage with no-till/slow/no-go zones
Max speedField speeds; per host tractor
SensorsObstacle-detection sensor suite · automatic stop · virtual boundary enforcement
ConnectivityStarlink satellite connectivity · iPad control from the combine cab
Compatible toolsGrain cart (available) · tillage (expanding 2026)
Configurations
OutRun Grain CartCommercially available on John Deere 8R/8000R with IVT
OutRun TillageAvailable on Fendt 900; Fendt 1000 series fall 2026

Price & ROI

Price (EUR)Not disclosed
Native priceNot disclosed
Price verifiedNot disclosed
Business modelOne-time hardware purchase + annual service fee — no per-acre or hourly charges
Ongoing costAnnual service fee (amount not disclosed)
MaintenanceSensor checks; supported via PTx / AGCO dealer network
Payback modelOutRun retrofit autonomy kit · PTx (AGCO)
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Verified outcomes

Each result is a before-to-after figure with a time horizon and a cited source. Independently-verified results are marked separately from vendor-claimed ones.

Grain-cart driver at harvestLabourharvest season · PTx OutRun product page 2026
Combine operator calls the cart via iPadVendor-claimedwas: 1 dedicated driver

EU context

CE markingNot CE marked for EU autonomous operation
EU Machinery RegulationNo EU conformity claimed — product marketed for North America
AI Act relevanceNot EU-classified; not marketed in the EU
CAP subsidyNot applicable — not purchasable in the EU

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PTx (AGCO) — OutRun teamUnited States
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Evidence

Sources

Specifications cross-checked against manufacturer documentation; listing last verified 2026-07-16.

Demo
Demo video on fileManufacturer-hosted · last checked 2026-07-16
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