New Herbicide System Enhances Automated Weed Control Capabilities for Prospr Autonomous Vehicles.
Yamaha Agriculture has introduced a new herbicide attachment for its Prospr autonomous hybrid vehicle platform, expanding automated weed-control capabilities for orchard and vineyard operators.
The attachment was developed and manufactured by Croplands Equipment, a Yamaha Agriculture partner.
The addition allows growers to automate another critical field operation while using the same autonomous platform. Built to integrate directly with Prospr, the attachment enables quick tool changes and supports a broader range of tasks throughout the growing season.
Yamaha Agriculture President and CEO Nolan Paul highlighted the industry's need for practical automation solutions.
“Prospr was built to perform today and for the future. It is modular, AI-powered and can accommodate attachments made by our partners for a range of tasks. The new herbicide attachment highlights the platform’s flexibility to seamlessly support multiple applications across vineyards and orchards throughout the growing cycle," Paul said.
“The new herbicide capability addresses a real need for growers seeking automation that integrates seamlessly into existing programs, particularly where labor availability and timing are a challenge, such as weed control which impacts the quality and performance of the grown crop. In partnership with growers, we are building a seamlessly connected future where sensing, autonomy, and intelligence work together to help them plan, act, and adapt with confidence.”
The herbicide system includes automated nozzle control, tank agitation, liquid-level monitoring, and application-rate adjustments based on vehicle speed. Breakaway boom arms help protect equipment and crops when working near vines, trees, and support structures.
Growers can choose between direct tank mixing and inline dosing systems for greater control over chemical applications.
The attachment also connects with Yamaha Agriculture’s management platform and Multi-Vehicle Remote (MVR) interface, allowing operators to oversee multiple autonomous machines from a single location.
Already in use across the United States, the Prospr platform supports tasks ranging from precision crop spraying to weed management.
Its hybrid diesel-electric system delivers up to 40 hours of operation while reducing fuel consumption by as much as 70%, helping growers improve productivity, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
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