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MK-V by Monarch TractorPhoto: Dasubaco · Wikimedia · CC0
Autonomous tractor · Fully autonomous
Discontinued — kept for reference. See the summary for what happened and current alternatives.

MK-V

Monarch Tractor · United States

Driver-optional electric tractor for orchards and vineyards — Monarch Tractor collapsed in early 2026 (assignment for the benefit of creditors) and its assets were acquired by Caterpillar; the product's future is uncertain.

At a glance

Best for

Specialty crops wanting a quiet zero-emission tractor with autonomy for repetitive rows.

Avoid if

You need heavy draft work or all-day broadacre duty on one charge.

Not suitable for

Large-scale tillage; deep primary cultivation.

Specifications

Power sourceBattery-electric, 70 hp peak · ~10 h light duty
Required tractor power40 hp continuous / 70 hp peak
Dimensions3.20 × 1.55 × 2.40 m
Weight2,450 kg
Min farm size15 ha
ProductivityRow work at 6–8 km/h
Max speed25 km/h
Sensors6 cameras · RTK-GPS · perimeter safety stop
Connectivity4G · Monarch WingspanAI
Compatible toolsCat-1/2 three-point · PTO · front loader
Configurations
MK-VStandard battery
MK-V + swap packSecond battery for continuity

Price & ROI

Price (EUR)Not disclosed
Native priceNot disclosed
Price verifiedNot disclosed
Business modelBuy · EU pricing indicative pending homologation
Ongoing costLow — electric drivetrain; software subscription
MaintenanceMinimal drivetrain service; brake & tyre checks
Payback modelMK-V · Monarch Tractor
Manufacturer-reported5 yrs paybackMonarch estimate; EU figures indicative — shown for reference, not used below.
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Your result · per year
Labour saved
Fuel & energy saved
Total saved

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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.

Fuel & energy costFuel & energyper operating hour · Monarch estimate 2025
−84%Vendor-claimed€38/h → €6/h

EU context

CE markingPending — EU homologation in progress
EU Machinery RegulationUnder assessment for EU market entry
AI Act relevanceLimited-risk expected; not yet EU-filed
CAP subsidyTBD on EU availability

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Verified EU dealers
Monarch Tractor (EU enquiries)Livermore, US
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Evidence

Sources
01Monarch estimate 2025Vendor-claimed

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

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