Product news · Oct 21, 2026
FIRA USA 2026 awards were announced on 21 October in Yakima. Farmer Built: Andrew Nelson of Nelson Farms. First in Field: Jeff Cleveringa of Columbia Orchard Management. Proven On Farm: Joel Carter of Okanagan Specialty Fruits. Women in Agricultural Innovation: Ines Hanrahan, executive director of the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission. Attendees also voted for favorite robots or technology. Honorees were Burro, Boson Motors, and Agtonomy.
Product news · Oct 20, 2026
At FIRA USA 2026, Burro said Grande 44 is in production and shipping through its direct sales team and 50 dealers in 17 countries. Pre-order opened in June 2026; production began in August; customers began receiving units in Q3. Charlie Andersen, CEO: “The industry has plenty of prototypes and very few products.” Published figures: 44 HP peak (18 HP continuous), up to 6,000 lb tow, 1,500 lb payload, 10 kWh standard battery expandable to 40 kWh, 360° 3D LiDAR and four stereo cameras (12 cameras total). Works with Cortador 48-inch brush cutter, Sprayito, and the Autonomous Charging Dock.
Product news · Oct 19, 2026
On 19 October 2026 Burro said Grande 44 is on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 list in the Agriculture category. Charlie Andersen, CEO: the platform is built on eight years of putting other Burro models to work. Burro cites 800-plus robots across 17 countries and more than one million autonomous hours, plus 44 HP peak, up to 6,000 lb towing, 1,500 lb payload, and up to 40 kWh battery.
Product news · Jun 26, 2026
Grande 44 platform launched for nurseries and specialty crops with towing, transportation, and vegetation management capabilities.
Product news · Jun 22, 2026
Burro introduces Grande 44, its most powerful autonomous platform for heavy industry with 44 HP, 6,000-lb towing capacity, and first deliveries in H2 2026.