From tractors to smart attachment drives: the electrification process takes center stage

Responding to the rapid growth in autonomous and electric agricultural machines, Bonfiglioli is delivering electric drives tailored for 1.5 to 6-ton autonomous vehicles. The company’s solutions are helping OEMs, startups and R&D departments within big companies meet rising expectations for intelligent, electric and connected farming attachments, i.e. next-gen trimmers, mowers and other precision tools which are typically used in vineyard and orchard maintenance. In this context, the company offers the BMD motor Series for steering drives and the BPM motor Series for pump drives. These products drive the next generation of agricultural attachments, delivering precision, efficiency and sustainability. Bonfiglioli’s drives provide precise speed and torque control for outstanding performance, while offering zero local emissions, reduced noise and enhanced energy efficiency. With fewer moving parts and no hydraulic oil, they minimize maintenance requirements, downtime and overall operating costs.

At Agritechnica, Bonfiglioli offers an overview of its most appreciated drives and motors, dedicated to a wide range of applications in the agricultural sector, such as sprayers and feed mixers. For sprayers a wheel drive of the 600WT Series is showcased. The new drive unit features a spring-applied, hydraulically released integrated parking brake that ensures safety and reliability in all operating conditions. It includes a mechanical gear disengagement system for enhanced serviceability. With input speeds up to 4,000 rpm and gear ratios ranging from 22 to 53, the system delivers exceptional flexibility and performance. Additional options include customizable brake configurations and an integrated speed sensor for precise motion control. For feed mixer, Bonfiglioli delivers auger drives of the 700T Series. Characterized by a compact, rugged design, high torque and load capabilities, the series provides the safest, most effective solution for vertical and horizontal feed mixers. Its broad versatility is guaranteed by its different interfaces and by the two-shaft configuration for both in-line and multi-auger models.