AGCO Power Unveils Next-Generation Engines and Clean-Energy Vision at Agritechnica
Agritechnica 2025 is set to shine a spotlight on powertrain transformation, and AGCO Power is arriving in Hanover with a forward-looking portfolio that blends advanced diesel engineering with ambitious clean-energy solutions. As agriculture stands at the crossroads of productivity and sustainability, AGCO Power positions itself at the heart of this transition, supporting farmers on their journey toward low-carbon operations while ensuring machines continue to deliver power, reliability and uptime.
The line-up spans the next-generation CORE engine family, an in-house battery-electric concept, and intelligent CO₂ tracking tools, alongside cost-efficient remanufacturing solutions designed to extend machinery life and reduce environmental impact.
Agricultural energy requires a balanced, pragmatic approach: the right power source for the right task, and a pathway that supports the farmer without compromise. AGCO Power is investing to make that path real.
Clean-energy innovation meets diesel excellence
AGCO Power’s vision for agricultural energy is deliberately diverse. Rather than leaning on a single future fuel, the business sees a portfolio approach as the pragmatic route to net-zero farming.
Juha Tervala, Vice President and Managing Director of AGCO Power, encapsulates this multi-technology strategy: “We believe the future of agricultural energy lies in a smart combination of fuels and technologies. There is no single solution rather, a wider spectrum of power sources is needed. That’s why we are committed to exploring a wide range of innovations, investing significantly in R&D and our Clean Energy Lab, and promoting collaboration across the industry.”
That strategy mirrors wider industry thinking. According to the International Energy Agency, agriculture’s decarbonisation demands electrification, cleaner fuels and improved efficiency across powertrains. Meanwhile, the EU’s Green Deal places pressure on OEMs and operators to accelerate low-emission machinery adoption.
AGCO Power’s response blends near-term practicality with long-term innovation, and builds readiness for farmers transitioning from diesel to hybrid and electric power in real-world environments.
Battery power takes the field
One of the standout launches at Agritechnica is AGCO Power’s in-house 150 kWh Future Battery Concept, making its global debut. Designed around NMC cells, the system reflects rapid advances in energy density and agricultural electrification.
AGCO Power is tracking multiple chemistries, including emerging solid-state platforms that hold potential for high-duty cycles. Battery systems for agriculture have gained pace globally, with pilot programmes in Europe and North America already proving viability for mixed workloads.
Director Engineering Kari Aaltonen highlights the practical advantage: “Today, the best way for a farmer to achieve emission-free operation is with a battery-electric driveline. Most regular farm work can, in the future, be completed with a tractor equipped with this battery. The challenge will be very long working days, but high-power DC charging will enable operators to resume work in around 40 minutes.”
Electric drivelines promise lower operating costs, fewer moving parts and reduced maintenance needs. With production potential in five to seven years, AGCO Power’s battery concept aligns with the trajectory of EV machinery adoption seen in compact loaders, municipal equipment and specialised agricultural fleets.
New CORE80 diesel engine leads the next generation
AGCO Power is not stepping away from diesel; it is reengineering it. The flagship reveal in Hanover is the 8-litre CORE80 diesel engine powering the new Fendt 800 Vario Gen5. Delivering 252 kW and 1680 Nm torque, the platform reinforces diesel’s relevance for high-load, long-hour work.
Independent testing supports the CORE family’s efficiency gains. The German Agricultural Society’s DLG PowerMix Test 2.0 confirms strong performance in both fuel and AdBlue consumption, crucial at a time when fuel cost volatility challenges farm profitability.
Roland Schmidt, Vice President, Fendt Marketing, underlines the value: “The combination of power and low fuel consumption makes it possible for farmers to work economically while protecting the environment.”
The smaller CORE50 and CORE75 engines will also be featured, powering high-profile Fendt models from 500 through 700 series. All engines are manufactured at the Linnavuori facility in Finland, where AGCO Power continues to invest in low-emission production and advanced engine assembly technologies.
CO₂ Calculator unlocks measurable impact
Understanding and proving sustainability performance is fast becoming a market requirement. In partnership with Valtra, AGCO Power introduces the CO₂ Calculator concept, blending fuel-type detection, real-time emissions tracking and cloud-driven data visualisation.
Jarno Ratia, Director of Product Management at AGCO Power, explains the competitive edge: “Reliable data on the operational carbon footprint is a major competitive advantage for farmers. It enables more informed decisions and allows them to track, visualize, and verify their environmental impact.”
The system supports EU sustainability reporting structures, including Fit for 55 and the Green Deal. It also reinforces emerging certification needs for regenerative agriculture, where carbon transparency increasingly influences market access and pricing.
Bianca Lind, Managing Director of VERAVIS GmbH, adds context from the agricultural trading side: “VERAVIS GmbH is committed to supporting farmers in meeting the requirements of the EU Green Deal while ensuring sustainable and profitable crop production. By integrating the AGCO Power CO₂ Calculator, we enhance the accuracy of our site- and crop-specific Product Carbon Footprint calculations. Validated, site-specific fuel usage data strengthens the credibility of sustainability reporting and simplifies documentation for all stakeholders especially the farmer.”
Remanufacturing delivers value, longevity and reduced carbon
Alongside future fuels and digital tools, AGCO Power champions circular-economy engineering through remanufactured engines. The upgraded Linnavuori remanufacturing facility increases annual capacity from 1,000 to 2,500 units, providing farmers a faster and more affordable route to restore performance.
Factory reman engines offer substantial cost savings and shorter lead times versus new units, while dramatically reducing material and energy consumption.
Jussi Rinne, Director, Quality and Aftermarket, highlights the operational benefits: “Remanufacturing can lower total cost of ownership and reduce the carbon footprint versus a new machine and, crucially, it can minimize downtime when engine problems occur. Remanufactured engines extend machine lifespans and enable up to 80% of an engine’s mass to be reused, including all cast-iron components.”
With machinery costs rising and sustainability targets tightening, the reman approach resonates strongly across Europe’s agricultural machinery market.
AGCO Power’s wider role in global agriculture
AGCO Power engines support renowned tractor brands including Fendt, Valtra and Massey Ferguson, along with forestry and off-road machinery. With production sites in Finland, Brazil, China and Argentina, the brand has global reach and regional manufacturing resilience.
The broader AGCO Group, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, reported approximately 11.7 billion US dollars in 2024 sales, underlining the scale behind its innovation roadmap.
A smarter, cleaner agricultural power era
AGCO Power’s Agritechnica announcements highlight a future where battery-electric systems, ultramodern diesel engines and data-based environmental accountability coexist to serve a single mission: helping farmers produce more with less impact.
By offering choice, building technical readiness and investing deeply in R&D, AGCO Power is positioning itself as a driving force in the clean-energy transition for agriculture.
Moving confidently into a sustainable machinery future
Agriculture’s future will not be shaped by one technology, but by thoughtful integration, practical support and constant innovation. AGCO Power’s combined diesel, electrification, data and remanufacturing strategy signals a mature, farmer-focused path toward lower emissions without compromising productivity.
Farmers need reliability. They need flexibility. Above all, they need solutions that fit real work.
AGCO Power’s Agritechnica portfolio proves that the journey to cleaner farming can be powerful, practical and profitable, and it is already well underway.
