AgBot 2.055W4 vs Slopehelper
Two autonomous tractor machines, one verified table. Every figure below is sourced and dated; vendor claims are labelled and kept apart from independent results.
Autonomous diesel-electric field robot that runs standard three-point implements unattended.
Best for: Arable farms and contractors wanting round-the-clock tillage, seeding and hauling.Slovenian heavy-duty autonomous tracked platform for vineyards and orchards — a full-cycle electric workhorse with 19+ hinged attachments covering mowing, mulching, spraying, harrowing, leaf removal, blossom thinning and harvest support. Suspended caterpillar tracks and gravity-stabilised cargo let it work slopes up to 42° where wheeled robots cannot go.
Best for: Vineyards and orchards on steep terrain wanting one electric platform to replace tractor passes across the whole season: soil work, canopy work, spraying and transport.| AgBot 2.055W4 Verified 2026-07-16 | Slopehelper Verified 2026-07-17 | |
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| Overview | ||
| Task | Autonomous tractor | Autonomous tractor |
| Autonomy | Fully autonomous | Fully autonomous |
| Country of origin | Netherlands | Slovenia |
| Availability | Available now | Available now |
| EU market | CE-marked | CE-marked |
| Lead time | ~26 wk | Not disclosed |
| Last verified | 2026-07-16 | 2026-07-17 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power source | Diesel-electric series hybrid, 156 hp | Battery-electric · 48 V EV48 FEV lithium system · 8–12 h operation, 5–8 h recharge |
| Required tractor power | Is the tractor (156 hp equivalent) | Not required (self-propelled tracked platform, ~2 t load capacity) |
| Dimensions | 4.60 × 2.55 × 2.90 m (4-wheel) | 2.60 × 1.61 × 1.23 m |
| Weight | 8,300 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Min farm size | 150 ha | Not disclosed |
| Productivity | Up to 20 ha/day (cultivation) | 8–12 h continuous operation per charge depending on task |
| Max speed | 13 km/h | 5 km/h (working range 0.5–5 km/h) |
| Sensors | RTK-GPS · LiDAR · 360° cameras · e-stop perimeter | R-WAVE RTK/GNSS autonomy · 2D MP radar (±30 mm, 0.5–6 m) · encoders · dual electromechanical bumpers and radiowave safety scanners |
| Price & model | ||
| Price (EUR) | €235,000 | from €100,000 |
| Native price | €235,000 | from €100,000 (base platform); attachments €20,000–€60,000 |
| Business model | Buy · lease · contractor pooling | Buy from PeK Agroline; five-year manufacturer warranty |
| Ongoing cost | €6,500/yr service + fuel | Battery charging and wear parts; TeroAir platform |
| Key outcome | ||
| Best verified result | Operator hours −89% · vendor | Soil compaction under machine −50% ground pressure · vendor |
| EU context | ||
| CE marking | CE marked (2023) | CE status not published; Slovenian manufacturer selling in the EU |
| Machinery Regulation | Compliant — Regulation (EU) 2023/1230; supervised autonomy | Placed on the EU market by PeK Automotive; Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 autonomous-machine provisions apply |
| CAP subsidy | Eligible; several states fund autonomy pilots | Zero-emission electric platform supports fuel/emission-reduction and eco-scheme measures under CAP |
"—" means the manufacturer has not disclosed the figure; we never estimate silently. Model either machine's payback with your own numbers on its ROI calculator page.