At the 2025 Iksan Agricultural Machinery Expo in North Jeolla Province, LS Mtron showcased the next frontier of precision agriculture — its autonomous tractor equipped with obstacle avoidance technology. Running from November 4 to 7, the event gathered around 200 exhibitors across 18,000 square meters, highlighting innovations designed to strengthen Korea’s agricultural machinery sector and its export potential.
From Detection to Avoidance: Next-Level Automation
Since commercializing Korea’s first autonomous tractor in 2021, LS Mtron has continuously upgraded its automation capabilities. The latest advancement, introduced publicly for the first time at Iksan, allows the tractor to not only detect obstacles but also calculate detour routes and steer around them automatically. This eliminates the need for manual intervention, enabling continuous operation with higher efficiency and safety. Farmers benefit from reduced fatigue and improved productivity—key steps toward fully unmanned farming.
MT9 Powershuttle: Big Power, Smart Value
Alongside the autonomy demo, LS Mtron revealed the new MT9 Powershuttle, the most powerful tractor in Korea’s lineup. Designed for farmers seeking a balance between strength and affordability, this model delivers large-tractor performance with a price tag accessible to mid-scale operations.
Complete Lineup of Autonomous Tractors on Display
Visitors also got a first-hand look at LS Mtron’s full autonomous tractor portfolio—from the compact 46-horsepower XU model to the high-performance MT9. The company’s exhibit highlighted progressive automation levels, from straight-line guidance (Level 1) to advanced obstacle detection and avoidance (Level 3.5), showcasing the brand’s roadmap toward fully unmanned agricultural operations.
Driving the Future of Unmanned Agriculture
Lee Sangmin, Executive Director and Head of LS Mtron’s Tractor Business Division, emphasized that obstacle avoidance is “a core function in realizing the era of unmanned tractors.” He added that LS Mtron will continue investing in automation technologies to enhance convenience and productivity for modern farmers.
About LS Mtron
LS Mtron, a subsidiary of LS Group, is a leading South Korean manufacturer of industrial and agricultural machinery. The company produces high-performance tractors, injection molding machines, and electronic components, with a strong commitment to advancing smart and sustainable agricultural technologies.
