Next-gen equipment debuts at 2025 Farm Progress Show

FPFF - Tue Aug 26, 2:00AM CDT

The annual Farm Progress Show is a showcase for the latest in ag tech innovation. Brands of all colors and specialties unveil their latest products. While you’re wandering the showgrounds this year, make sure to check out the new equipment listed below — just a small taste of the latest products on display. Expect to see the following products.

Drones and aerial technology

Kelly Hills (Lot 1133) brings the Pyka Pelican 2, the world’s largest operating spray drone, making its first public appearance at Farm Progress Show. This autonomous electric aircraft delivers superior productivity with lower operating costs than traditional aerial applications. The company also showcases the versatile HL600 Surgeon Drone for cargo, agriculture and fire suppression, alongside SpraySense, an autonomous crop management system. 

Raptor Dynamic (Lot 1241) unveils the Vector AGR HD580 Agricultural Drone featuring 18.5-gallon sprayer capacity, 26.41-gallon seeder capacity, 40-mph speed and a 10-minute battery charging time, priced at $36,999 for the Ready to Spray Kit. 

Terraxplore (VITN8207) presents the T60X Agricultural Drone, engineered for maximum efficiency and precision in spraying and spreading operations.

Tillage and field equipment

Apex AG Equipment (Lot 36E) showcases three Hyperdisc models: the T38 for large-scale operations and tough soil conditions; the H18/20 designed for row crop tractors with 18- or 20-foot widths; and the C12 three-point hitch model for orchards and vegetable growers in tighter spaces. 

Horsch (Lot 839) displays the Maestro 54.20 SX, Avatar 40.10 SD, and Leeb 8.460 VL. 

Landoll (Lot 243) debuts the 7531 Series VT Plus, featuring infinitely adjustable gang angles from 8 to 18 degrees, which are controllable from the tractor cab. It also has 24-inch smooth blades and user-friendly automatic transport locks. 

Loftness Specialized Equipment (Lot 118) presents its flail mower attachment for skid steers and compact track loaders, capable of handling tough vegetation up to 3/4 inches in diameter.

Harvesting solutions

Agco (Lot 333) reveals multiple innovations including the next-generation Fendt 1000, Fendt Momentum Stack Fold Planter, 2025 Massey Ferguson Double Small Square Baler, Massey Ferguson 5M and HayBoss DryMax Granular Applicator with BaleMax Hay Preservative. 

Claas (Lot 339) unveils its new Lexion 8500 combine and Jaguar 1000 forage harvester. 

Elmer’s Manufacturing (Lot 607) features the Hive Mother Bin, a portable grain storage solution for blending crops with different moisture and protein levels. 

Ihle Fabrications (Lot 745) displays three products: Unload Auger with Hardox 500 Tuf Flighting, Powercast Tailboard made from durable Hardox, and Case IH Large Wire Concave for Flagships. 

Kondex Corp. (Lot 438) presents KX7 concaves for Fendt Ideal combines (models 8, 9 and 10), improving threshing and cleaning capacities. 

May Wes (Lot 507) showcases its innovative Poly Pickup band replacement for metal baler bands.

Planting and seeding technology

Copperhead Ag (Lot 812) presents its Single Bearing Kinze Gauge Wheel Arm Kit that eliminates wheel slop and keeps mud out of gauge wheels. 

Herschel Parts (Lot 710) displays its DuraBlade 15-inch John Deere disc opener with a lifetime warranty against bearing failure, alongside MaxLife Harrow Tines, featuring tungsten carbide application. 

SurePoint Ag Systems (Lot 345) showcases the RFX Row Unit Suspension System for improved planter movement and consistent seed placement, and the MVX Electric Seed Meter featuring vacuum seed metering and ISOBUS control. 

Wintersteiger (Lot 12E) features Smart Lab for automatic seed counting, Smart Feed for automatic plot seed feeding and Radar Sensors for seed detection.

Crop management and fertilizer solutions

InnerPlant (VIT9128) introduces CropVoice, a revolutionary system using engineered soybeans that send text alerts when disease is detected near fields. 

MBFi (Lot 482) presents Salicide, a new-age sequestering and pH-buffering agent; N-Zyme+, a nitrogen balancer; and SaxSym Foundation APEX, a premium liquid in-furrow bio-stimulant for corn. 

New Leader (Lot 242) displays the NL710 single-bin fertilizer spreader with 120-foot spread width and rust-resistant stainless steel construction. 

QLF (Lot 480) introduces L-CBF Boost 4N-0P-3K-2S, a concentrated carbon source that improves liquid fertilizer performance.