TRAXX autonomous straddle 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.
Single-row autonomous diesel straddle tractor for narrow vineyards from Exxact Robotics, the R&D arm of Exel Industries (commercialised via Tecnoma) — 56 hp low-RPM diesel, 30–35 h per 110 L tank, hydraulic Poclain 4WD/4WS transmission with crab mode, slopes to 35–38%. In series production and delivered to customers since 2023; a hydrogen fuel-cell variant (TRAXX Concept H2, 35 kW) has been unveiled as a concept.
Best for: Narrow French vineyards wanting a driverless workhorse for soil work and spraying with long diesel endurance (30–35 h) and low soil compaction (~1.8 t).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.| TRAXX autonomous straddle 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 | France | Slovenia |
| Availability | Available now | Available now |
| EU market | CE-marked | CE-marked |
| Lead time | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Last verified | 2026-07-16 | 2026-07-17 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power source | Diesel — 56 hp low-RPM engine, 110 L tank, 3–4 L/h consumption | Battery-electric · 48 V EV48 FEV lithium system · 8–12 h operation, 5–8 h recharge |
| Required tractor power | Is the vehicle (single-row straddle; hydraulic Poclain 4WD/4WS, crab mode) | Not required (self-propelled tracked platform, ~2 t load capacity) |
| Dimensions | Clearance 160 cm standard (175 cm option in development); turning radius <5 m; tracks 116 or 140 cm | 2.60 × 1.61 × 1.23 m |
| Weight | ~1,800 kg without tools | 1,750 kg |
| Min farm size | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Productivity | 30–35 h work per tank of fuel | 8–12 h continuous operation per charge depending on task |
| Max speed | Up to 6 km/h | 5 km/h (working range 0.5–5 km/h) |
| Sensors | RTK GPS centimetre path following · obstacle and human-presence detection (high-sensitivity bumpers, LIDAR) · remote manual mode via ergonomic remote control | 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) | ~€150,000 | from €100,000 |
| Native price | ~€150,000 depending on tools | from €100,000 (base platform); attachments €20,000–€60,000 |
| Business model | Sold and serviced via Tecnoma (Exel Industries subsidiary) in France | Buy from PeK Agroline; five-year manufacturer warranty |
| Ongoing cost | Diesel (3–4 L/h); hydraulic system and tool wear parts; Tecnoma service | Battery charging and wear parts; TeroAir platform |
| Key outcome | ||
| Best verified result | Onboard operator Driverless GPS path-following across the whole plot; remote supervision · vendor | Soil compaction under machine −50% ground pressure · vendor |
| EU context | ||
| CE marking | CE marked — series product sold on the French market with Exel Industries industrial backing | CE status not published; Slovenian manufacturer selling in the EU |
| Machinery Regulation | French-built series product; conformity maintained under the EU machinery regime | Placed on the EU market by PeK Automotive; Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 autonomous-machine provisions apply |
| CAP subsidy | Reduced compaction and mechanical weeding tool support CAP goals; diesel drive offers no emissions benefit until the H2 variant ships | 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.