Autonomous R4 Robot Series Designed to Answer Specialty Crop Farming Challenges
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Reference: CNH Industrial
- Two versions released – one for vineyard, one for orchard applications
- R4 Electric Power is electrically-powered by a 40kWh battery pack
- R4 Hybrid Power is fully-hybrid with HVO-compatible diesel engine and 44kW diesel / electric generator pack
New Holland, a recognized leader in both specialty crops and alternative energy solutions, is previewing an advanced concept at Agritechnica. The new R4 robot series is designed to help vineyard, orchard and specialty crop growers overcome sector challenges, including labour shortages and demands for more environmentally-friendly food production.
“High-value crops have huge market potential, but growers face production challenges including skilled labour shortages for highly repetitive work during seasonal peaks,” says Thierry Le Briquer, Grape, Olive & Coffee Global Manager at New Holland.
“R4 robots have been developed to automate such jobs, boosting both efficiency and sustainability with a zero-emission solution.”
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