What Artec Pulvérisation does

Artec Pulvérisation is a French manufacturer of self-propelled agricultural sprayers, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Corpe (Vendée). The company designs, assembles, and services a portfolio of six high-clearance sprayer models—F40 EVO, F40, R40, RSC, RS20, and RW—engineered for precision crop protection in arable farming. Its technology stack centers on proprietary hardware and control systems: a hydro-mechanical DAS transmission with automatic engine-speed adaptation, a patented digitally-controlled 4-wheel drive and steering system (Brevet ARTEC), and Dynapulse PWM spray-control technology for droplet-size management, drift limitation, turn compensation, and nozzle-by-nozzle shutoff. Machines integrate third-party GPS guidance consoles (Trimble GFX 750, TMX 2050, CCI 1200, Teejet AEROS 9040) with correction tiers ranging from free Egnos to centimeter-level RTK, and comply with EU Stage V emissions via Volvo and Deutz powertrains carrying up to 5-year/6,000-hour warranties.

Artec operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of KUHN SAS (KUHN Group / Bucher Industries), sharing branding, email infrastructure, and corporate resources with its parent. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of new equipment, priced on a quote basis via an authorized dealer/concessionaire network across France, supplemented by after-sales service, warranty work, and quality control (over 2,800 inspection points per machine). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by named commercial representatives (Clément Rousset, Philippe Loiseau, David Clément) and itinerant technicians. Customer access is additionally supported by government subsidy programs such as FranceAgriMer's 30% incentive. Geographic operations are explicitly limited to France, and the served market is professional farmers and agricultural operations requiring high-performance, environmentally-precise spraying within narrow meteorological windows.

Name

Artec Pulvérisation

Legal name

ARTEC, Société par Actions Simplifiée

Website

https://artec-pulverisation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artec Pulvérisation, founded in 2005 in Corpe, France, designs and manufactures self-propelled precision agricultural sprayers (F40 EVO, R40, RSC, RS20, RW) for French farmers through an authorized dealer network, as a subsidiary of KUHN Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Spraying Equipment

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Field & Orchard Sprayers (Boom, Airblast, Spot Sprayers) (AFAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers) (AFAAADAF), Sprayer Calibration, Testing & Drift-Reduction Technology (Sensors, Shields, Adjuvant Dosing) (AFAAADAI)

Keywords

• Self-propelled sprayers
• Agricultural spraying equipment
• Crop protection machinery
• Precision spraying systems
• Field crop sprayers

Headquarters

HQ city

Corpe

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Machinery Sales: Sale of self-propelled agricultural sprayers including F40 EVO, R40, RS20, RSC, and RW models. Revenue generated from new equipment sales through dealer network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Artec Pulvérisation designs and manufactures self-propelled agricultural sprayers for precision crop protection. The product portfolio includes multiple models (F40 EVO, R40, RSC, RS20, RW) equipped with proprietary features such as DAS hydro-mechanical transmission, patented 4-wheel drive and steering, and Dynapulse PWM spray control. The company sells directly to French farmers and agricultural operations through an authorized dealer network, with after-sales support and quality control embedded in the offering.

Product overview

ARTEC Pulvérisation, a French company founded in 2005 and part of the KUHN Group, specializes in self-propelled agricultural sprayers (pulvérisation automoteur) for precision farming. The product portfolio consists of six self-propelled sprayer models: F40 EVO (flagship with Volvo D8 engine, 5000L tank), F40 (predecessor generation), R40 (Deutz engine, 4000L tank), RSC (versatile with front hitch for multiple implements), RS20 (compact option), and RW. All models feature advanced spray technology including PWM-based droplet control, GPS guidance integration (Trimble, CCI, Teejet), and automated section control. The F40 EVO offers the highest specifications with Volvo D8 engine (218-252 cv), 5000L stainless steel tank, and 4-wheel steering system with patent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• F40 EVO Flagship self-propelled agricultural sprayer with Volvo D8 Stage V engine (218-252 cv), 5000L stainless steel tank, hydro-mechanical DAS transmission, patented 4-wheel steering system, and Dynapulse PWM precision spray application. Achieves up to 25 km/h field speed and 40 km/h road speed with automatic engine speed adaptation.
• R40 Self-propelled agricultural sprayer powered by a Deutz Stage V engine (217-250 cv) with 4000L polyester tank, 500-hour oil change interval, and 5-year/4000-hour engine warranty. Offers 3 console choices (CCI/Trimble) at the armrest end for guidance and spray management.
• RSC Versatile self-propelled sprayer with Volvo D5 Stage V engine (175 cv), 2000L or 2800L tank options, hydraulic variable track (2.25m-2.70m), and a front hitch enabling hedgerow trimming, maize castration, and mowing operations. Equipped with Teejet AEROS 9040 console supporting Egnos and Terrastar L GPS.
• RS20 Self-propelled sprayer with 2000L or 2800L polyester tank, hydraulic variable track (1.8m-2.70m), new front axle suspension, and single electro-hydraulic valve for filling, incorporation, spraying, transfer, and cleaning. Available with Volvo or Deutz engine variants.
• F40 Previous-generation flagship self-propelled sprayer (2020-2021) and predecessor to the F40 EVO. Featured the same hydro-mechanical DAS transmission and spray circuit technology at a slightly earlier specification level.
• RW Self-propelled agricultural sprayer model in the Artec portfolio. Detailed specifications and launch date are not disclosed in source material; user manual available on the company website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2800+ quality control points per machine
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KUHN Group (KUHN SAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARTEC is a subsidiary of KUHN SAS, part of the KUHN Group (Bucher Industries). KUHN Group comprises KUHN SAS, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. ARTEC operates under KUHN's branding and shares resources including contact systems (artec.*@kuhn.com emails), hosted infrastructure (BICOM hosting), and intellectual property governance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lemken: German agricultural equipment manufacturer with a growing crop protection sprayer line. A broader incumbent competing with Artec in European field crop spraying equipment.
• John Deere: Global agricultural machinery leader offering the R4044 self-propelled sprayer with integrated precision agriculture technology. Competes with Artec on the high end of the self-propelled sprayer category and offers a much broader product portfolio.
• Case IH (CNH Industrial): Produces the Patriot series of self-propelled sprayers as part of CNH Industrial's broad agricultural portfolio. Competes with Artec in the high-capacity self-propelled category with significant global distribution.
• AGCO (RoGator / Massey Ferguson): Global agricultural equipment manufacturer producing the RoGator self-propelled sprayer. Broad incumbent serving the same professional farmer customer segment with similar precision spraying capability.

Direct peers

• Amazone: German family-owned manufacturer of crop protection equipment including self-propelled and trailed field sprayers. Directly competes with Artec in the European crop sprayer category and overlaps on precision application technology and GPS guidance.
• Tecnoma (Exel Industries): French manufacturer of crop sprayers (mounted, trailed, and self-propelled), also owned by Exel Industries. Direct French-market peer to Artec with overlapping dealer networks and customer base.
• Hardi (Exel Industries): Danish manufacturer of boom sprayers and self-propelled sprayers, part of Exel Industries. A direct competitor in agricultural crop protection application equipment serving European professional farmers.
• Berthoud (Exel Industries): French manufacturer of agricultural sprayers (mounted, trailed, self-propelled) under Exel Industries. Another France-based specialist directly competing with Artec in the French crop protection equipment market.

Emerging players

• Agrifac: Dutch specialist manufacturer of self-propelled crop sprayers focused on precision agriculture and high-capacity machines. Comparable to Artec in scale and niche specialist positioning, with growing European presence.

Others

• KUHN SAS: Parent company of Artec and a major agricultural machinery manufacturer. While not a direct competitor to Artec's self-propelled sprayer focus, KUHN's broader crop protection and tillage portfolio provides strategic context and shared resources that affect Artec's positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/artecautomoteur/?hl=fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artec-pulverisation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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