Lucas G

What Lucas G does

Lucas G is a French manufacturer of agricultural machinery for livestock management, founded in 1971 in Chanverrie, Vendée. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of equipment including self-propelled and towed diet feeders (Autospire and Spirmix ranges), straw blowers and feeders (Castor, C-Kator, Raptor, Distor), bale unrollers (UBI range), material handling implements, and silage unloaders (Silogrif M). Its proprietary Lucas G System layer adds automation through the I-Ron Mix rail-guided, fully electric feeding robot, M5/M6/M7 mineral and concentrate distributors with claimed 98% dosing accuracy, and the Ariane suspended straw spreader. Notable technical assets include the patented C-Kator beveled chute cut-off plate and a Spirmix Jet 2-in-1 mixing-and-blowing integration, with quantified outcomes such as feed rejection below 1% and energy costs divided by 3.

The company monetizes through one-time hardware sales via an exclusive go-to-market through a global network of over 1,500 independent dealers and distributors, supplemented by a spare-parts business (over 6,000 catalog SKUs, 24-hour European delivery) and a small after-sales services layer (technical support, 7-day hotline, optional 3-year warranty extensions). All manufacturing is retained in France at sites in Vendée (2 production sites) and Aveyron (added through the 2019 Calvet acquisition). Customer base spans dairy and beef cattle farmers (primary), plus goat, sheep, poultry, pig, and horse farmers, with cited use cases including CUMA cooperatives in Maine-et-Loire and individual SMB dairy farmers across Switzerland, France, and broader Europe.

Corporate structure includes wholly-owned subsidiaries Calvet and Altec (both acquired 2019) and the jointly-controlled Mechineau Élevage (partnership since 2015). The company is privately held; Régis Legendre acquired it from the Manitou group in 2013 and has been president since, with disclosed capital of €2,597,000. Reported revenue exceeds €20 million annually, supported by a 150-employee headcount and active distribution in 20+ countries.

Name

Lucas G

Legal name

LUCAS G

Website

https://lucasg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lucas G is a French manufacturer of agricultural machinery for livestock management, founded in 1971, producing self-propelled diet feeders, straw blowers, bale unrollers, and automated feeding robots distributed through 1,500+ dealers worldwide to dairy, beef, goat, sheep, and other livestock farmers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Machinery for Livestock Management

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Feeding & Nutrition Systems (TMR Mixers, Feeders, Bunk Management) (AFAAAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Livestock & Dairy Equipment (IMAHACAG), Hay & Bale Handling Equipment (IMAHACAF)

Keywords

• Agricultural machinery
• Livestock equipment
• Feed mixers
• Straw blowers
• Bale unrollers

Headquarters

HQ city

La Verrie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Machinery Sales: Sale of livestock management equipment including mixing wagons, self-propelled diet feeders, straw blowers, bale unrollers, and handling equipment. One-time hardware purchase model.
2. Spare Parts: Sale of original spare parts for Lucas G machines. Over 6000 catalog part numbers maintained in stock.承诺 24-hour delivery across Europe.
3. After-sales Services: Technical support, warranty services, and premium service offerings including online troubleshooting, 7-day hotline, and 3-year warranty extensions.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lucas G designs, manufactures, and sells agricultural machinery for livestock management, including diet feeders, straw blowers, bale unrollers, silage unloaders, material handling implements, and automated feeding systems. All equipment is manufactured in France (Vendée and Aveyron) and sold through a global network of more than 1,500 dealers, with after-sales support, spare parts, and digital training (MyLucasG).

Product overview

Lucas G is a French manufacturer of agricultural machinery for livestock management with over 50 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of farm equipment organized into several product lines: (1) Self-propelled diet feeders (Autospire Compact, Classic, Performance) for automated feed mixing and distribution; (2) Towed diet feeders including Spirmix vertical auger mixers (with Trap Door, Conveyor, and Jet variants), Spirmix S low-profile versions, and Qualimix horizontal paddle mixers; (3) Bale feeding and straw management equipment including Castor straw blowers/feeders, C-Kator chopper blowers, Raptor hydraulic straw blowers, Square high-volume blowers, and Distor vertical rotor blowers; (4) Bale unrollers (UBI range) and combination unroller-spreaders (UBI Jet/Duo/Flow/Switch/Auto UBI Jet); (5) The Lucas G System comprising the I-Ron Mix automated feeding robot, M5-M6-M7 mineral/concentrate distributors, and Ariane suspended straw spreaders; (6) Handling implements (GRIF, Pincebal, FAP) and silage unloaders (Silogrif M). The product architecture follows a platform approach where core mixing and distribution functions can be combined with various automation levels from manual to fully autonomous robot systems. All machines are manufactured and assembled in France (Vendée and Aveyron).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• I-Ron Mix System (Automated Feeding Robot) A 100% electric, wire-guided automated feeding robot system installed on a floor rail. Each installation is customized to ingredient type, building distribution circuit, and kitchen space. Designed for dairy and goat farmers seeking fully automated feed mixing and distribution.
• Autospire Compact Self-propelled diet feeder designed for agility, maneuverability, and compactness for individual users and farmyards with restricted space.
• Autospire Classic Self-propelled diet feeder with fully glazed cabin providing 360° visibility and multifunction joystick control for main functions from the command console.
• Autospire Performance Self-propelled diet feeder with fully glazed cabin and multifunction joystick control, designed for higher-capacity farm operations.
• Spirmix Vertical Auger Diet Feeders Towed feed mixing wagons with vertical augers, available in 1-3 auger configurations and in Trap Door, Conveyor/Belt, and Jet variants. Includes Spirmix Jet 2-in-1 system combining feed mixing and straw spreading.
• Spirmix S Low-Profile Diet Feeders Low-profile versions of vertical auger diet feeders for buildings with height restrictions, available in Conveyor, Trap Door, and Jet variants.
• Qualimix Horizontal Paddle Diet Feeders Horizontal paddle diet feeders designed for specific mixing applications.
• Castor Straw Blowers and Feeders (20-80 and 134-185 series) Straw blowers and feeders with rear tailgate and 1-2 mechanical-driven shredding drums, in 5 models from 2-8 m³ (Castor 20-80) and high-capacity variants (Castor 134-185). Designed to distribute all types of forage including maize silage, grass, and alfalfa.
• Castor G (3-in-1 Silage Unloader, Feeder, Straw Blower) Three-in-one machine combining silage unloading, feeding, and straw blowing functions in a single unit.
• C-Kator Straw Blower Chopper Straw blower and chopper available in 3 or 6 m³ models featuring a patented beveled cut-off plate at the chute outlet that prevents blockage. Allows selection of straw length below 4 cm, 6 cm, 8 cm, or above 10 cm.
• Raptor and Raptor Compact Hydraulic Straw Blowers Self-loading hydraulic-powered straw blowers designed for independent loading and straw distribution operations, with a compact variant for tighter operations.
• Square High-Volume Straw Blower High-volume straw blower designed for square bales in large-scale livestock operations.
• Distor and Distor H Vertical Rotor Straw Blowers Vertical rotor straw blowers in 3 variants, with Distor H featuring 2 shredding drums enabling straw blowing distances of 6-12 meters.
• UBI Bale Unrollers Bale unroller range including UBI Plus, UBI S, UBI Swivelling, and UBI PIC/FIX models for various bale handling and unwrapping needs.
• UBI Combination Bale Unroller and Straw Spreaders Combination bale unroller and straw spreader models (UBI Jet, UBI Duo, UBI Flow, UBI Switch, and self-propelled Auto UBI Jet) for simultaneous bale unwrapping and straw distribution.
• Distrifeed Feeder Trailer Feeder trailer for bulk fodder distribution across farm operations.
• GRIF, Pincebal, and FAP Handling Implements Handling implements including GRIF grapple, Pincebal for wrapped bales, and FAP bale forks for various material handling tasks on the farm.
• M5-M6-M7 Mineral and Concentrate Distributors Automatic mineral and concentrate distributors in three versions: rail-mounted automatic (M5), self-propelled electric (M6), and autonomous floor-guided (M7). Stainless steel tanks with up to 5 compartments and 98% dosing accuracy.
• Ariane Suspended Straw Spreader Rail-suspended straw spreaders providing smooth, dust-free bedding while preserving floor space. Available in three configurations: comb, disc, or belt conveyor systems.
• Silogrif M Silage Unloader Tractor-mounted silage unloader with cutting attachment for extracting silage from silos.
• Original Spare Parts Service Catalog of over 6,000 original spare parts maintained in stock for Lucas G machines, with 24-hour delivery commitment across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% dosing accuracy for mineral and concentrate distributors
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CalvetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquisition in 2019 of Calvet, a company located in Aveyron near Villefranche de Rouergue, specializing in handling operations, straw spreading, and bale processing. This acquisition added production capacity and expanded product capabilities.
• AlteccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquisition in 2019 of Altec, a neighboring company and competitor to Calvet, specializing in handling operations and bale unrolling. Altec complements and expands Lucas G's existing product range.
• Mechineau ÉlevagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership established in 2015 with Méchineau Élevage, a manufacturer of feeding robots headquartered in Vendée, specializing in goat farming solutions. This partnership expanded Lucas G's automation capabilities in the caprine sector.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• KUHN Group: KUHN is a France-based global leader in agricultural machinery, with deep overlap on diet feeders, straw blowers, and balers. It is comparable to Lucas G as a broad incumbent operating across most farm-equipment categories, while Lucas G is more specialized in livestock feeding and bedding.
• Manitou Group: Manitou is a global French OEM of material handling and aerial work platforms, and was the prior owner of Lucas G (2008–2013) before divesting it. While it does not directly compete in livestock feeding, its size and former ownership of Lucas G make it a relevant incumbent and structural reference point for valuation.

Direct peers

• Trioliet: Trioliet is a Dutch manufacturer of TMR mixers, self-propelled feeders, and automated feeding systems. It is the closest direct peer to Lucas G, with overlapping product lines (Spirmix/Autospire rival Trioliet's mixers) and a similar dealer-based go-to-market in Europe.
• Strautmann: Strautmann is a German maker of diet feeders, silage unloaders, bale shredders, and bedding equipment, directly competing with Lucas G's Spirmix, Castor, and UBI ranges. Comparable product lineup and a common European livestock farming customer base.
• Siloking: Siloking (Mayer Maschinenbau) is a German specialist in vertical-auger TMR diet feeders and self-propelled mixers. Direct overlap with Lucas G's Spirmix and Autospire vertical-auger mixers, serving the same dairy and beef producers.
• Faresin Industries: Faresin Industries is an Italian manufacturer of TMR mixers, self-propelled diet feeders, and telehandlers. Comparable on diet feeder engineering and on European livestock farmer customer profiles, overlapping Lucas G's Autospire and Spirmix lines.
• BvL (Bernard van Lengerich): BvL is a German family-owned maker of diet feeders and feeding robots. Comparable to Lucas G's I-Ron Mix automated feeding system and Spirmix mixers, both serving European dairy operations seeking labor-saving equipment.
• Keenan (Alltech): Keenan, owned by Alltech, is an Irish-based manufacturer of TMR mixers and feeding technology with a strong European service network. Comparable to Lucas G as a specialized diet-feeder brand competing on precision feeding and mixer quality.
• Peecon (Peeters Group): Peecon is a Dutch manufacturer of diet feeders, straw blowers, and bale processors. Direct overlap with Lucas G's Spirmix mixers, Castor straw blowers, and UBI bale unrollers serving Northwest European dairy markets.
• Jeantil: Jeantil is a French agricultural machinery manufacturer focused on livestock feeding, bedding, and material handling equipment. As a fellow French specialist, it competes head-to-head with Lucas G in its home market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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