Ferrari FUTURA by FERRARI GROWTECH

FERRARI GROWTECH
Italy

Ferrari Growtech (formerly Ferrari Costruzioni Meccaniche), founded in Guidizzolo in 1961 by Luigi Ferrari, manufactures agricultural machinery for horticulture. Originally set up to support small local farmers, the company has expanded globally thanks to his sons Francesco and Dario. Internationally renowned for its quality and technological innovation, in 2022 it changed its name to Ferrari Growtech to reflect its modern identity as a global leader and trendsetter.

Ferrari FUTURA by FERRARI GROWTECH

Types of crops

Vegetables

Vegetables

Crop Phases

Technology Overview

  • Latest revision : 7/3/2026
  • Commercial release date : 2005
  • Application : The Ferrari FUTURA automates seedling tray handling with precision and speed for high-efficiency transplanting.

Commercialisation Overview

  • Technology Readiness Level (TRL) : 10: Market introduction - Full commercial operation
  • Units in Service - Global : Over 300
  • Business model : Direct sales / Distributor network
  • Price :
  • Ongoing Costs : No, there are no subscription costs, not even for any future updates.

Market Coverage, Distributors and Service Suppliers

  • Countries or markets addressed :

    Australia, United States, Spain, Holland, Italy

Performance & Economic Impact

  • Estimated ROI :

    38 %

    30 % fuel saving, 66 % labour saving

  • Phytosanitary Product Savings :

    N/A

  • Yield Improvement :

    115 % yield improvement

Technical specifications

  • Type of solution : Automated transplanters and seeders
  • Power source : Diesel
  • Required Tractor Power :
  • Size :
    • Metric: It depends on the number of the rows and the type of frame
    • Imperial: It depends on the number of the rows and the type of frame
  • Net weight : It depends on the number of the rows and the type of frame
  • Min Farm Size (In hectares) : 20 ha (50 acres)
  • Productivity : 9000 plants/hour each robot
  • Maximum operating speed : It depends on the transplanting distance
  • Wheel spacing : Adjustable - Minimum 1.4 meters (4.6 feet)
  • Horse power : 120 HP

Functionalities and technologies

  • Core Functionality : This high-tech machine automates the transplanting of tray-grown vegetables. A single operator loads trays, while each unit extracts seedlings, transfers them via grippers, and feeds the distributor. Optical sensors remove missing plants before transplanting. Suitable for flat fields, raised beds, and pre-shaped or fertilized soil. Available in 3-point linkage, semi-mounted, or self-propelled versions.
  • Software : Infrared system to detect the missing plants.
  • Connectivity : There are 3 kind of frame: 3-point linkage, semi-mounted and self-propelled. The machine doesn't require data connectivity. Futura can work with GPS connected with ISOBUS system.
  • Compatible Tools :

Development Roadmap

  • Next phase : We are studying to improve the transplanting speed.

Additional resources

FUTURA

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