Agtech startup Monarch Tractor shuts down after operational setbacks, with Caterpillar acquiring its autonomous and electric ...

Caterpillar Inc CAT is no stranger to investing in electric vehicles or new technologies in recent years. The company could ...

Caterpillar reportedly buys Monarch Tractor, gaining self-driving electric tractor tech as ag climate VC funding slumps.

LIVERMORE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monarch Tractor, the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor manufacturer, announced the closing of its $20 million Series A funding round. The ...

California autonomous, electric tractor startup Monarch Tractor has been acquired by Caterpillar for an undisclosed amount.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — In the soft dirt ...

Agricultural technology in 2026 is being transformed by autonomous machinery, AI-powered decision tools, and precision systems that boost efficiency and sustainability. Industry leaders like AGCO, ...

To date, the company has raised over $220 million to enable clean, efficient, and economically viable solutions as well as expanded into various agricultural markets such as vineyards, dairy, berries, ...

MOSINEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Autonomous tractors have made their way to the agriculture industry, and they’re helping farmers thrive in their business. An autonomous tractor runs without having anyone drive ...

Monarch Tractor is targeting small farmers of fruits and vegetables with an autonomous and electric tractor that delivers 70 horsepower and 4-wheel-drive. The MK-V tractor allows operators can switch ...

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble® today announced West Side Tractor Sales Co. as the newest Trimble Technology Outlet. West Side Tractor will now sell Trimble grade control, ...