Agrio Enters the Self-Propelled Sprayer Market with Poclain-Equipped Machines
Backed by a team of 90 dedicated employees, Agrio's range of sprayers is sold across the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and the Baltic countries. Agrio has expanded its product lineup with the introduction of self-propelled sprayers, a strategic move driven by customer demand. Users of Agrio’s popular trailed models requested high-clearance machines for crops such as sunflower and corn. The result: two new self-propelled models, the Gekon (3,000–5,000 liters) and the Dino (7,000 liters), both equipped with a Poclain transmission system.
Why Poclain
After evaluating several transmission solutions, Agrio chose Poclain for its proven gradeability and off-road performance.
We were particularly impressed by the off-road valves, which enable optimal traction in demanding conditions, as well as the integration of the brake directly into the hydraulic motor body
Seamless Collaboration from the Start
Agrio brought Poclain into the project from the outset to ensure optimal driving comfort and performance. The Dino and Gekon models are built on a common transmission setup:
- Four MHP hydraulic motors, sizes 20 and 27, with a C27 combined brake
- VMA off-road valves
- VB integrated braking system
- Two ECUs: one for traction control and one for drive-spray synchronization.
Faced with the challenge of designing their first self-propelled sprayer, Agrio welcomed Poclain’s expertise in off-highway machinery to finetune the controllers’ parameters. The result is a machine that changes gears automatically, shifts seamlessly between work and travel mode, and brakes dynamically using Poclain’s Boost Braking technology.
Proven in the Field
The Dino has been tested by farmers for the past two years and the reviews are excellent. Operators praise the machine’s stability, power, and smooth handling, especially on slopes and cruising at 50 kph on the road. With the success of its self-propelled models, Agrio is now eyeing the development of a larger tank, aligning with the growing trend toward larger-scale farming. Thanks to its partnership with Poclain, Agrio is now firmly positioned as a serious contender in the self-propelled sprayer segment
An interview with, Ivan Olšan, Agrio Chairman
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