Ovlac
Ovlac is a third-generation, family-owned Spanish manufacturer of soil cultivation agricultural machinery — ploughs, cultivators, disc harrows, and vineyard equipment — serving professional farmers, contractors, and viticultors across more than 25 countries through an authorized distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1936
- HeadquartersPalencia, Spain
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ovlac does
Ovlac is a Spanish agricultural machinery manufacturer specializing in soil cultivation equipment, headquartered and produced in Venta de Baños, Palencia. Founded in 1936 and now run by a third generation of the founding family, the company designs and manufactures five core product lines from its single Palencia facility: reversible ploughs (Classic LS, XPerience, semi-suspended and fixed mounted variants), shallow ploughs (Mini-N, Mini-S, Mini-F), cultivators (XLander, XLander GC, Versatill, and the newly launched ATLander), disc harrows (Maxidisc II, Eurodisc II), and specialized vineyard equipment (Minichisel V, Minivid Pro, RepTill). Differentiated mechanical IP includes the patent-protected Non Stop elastomer safety system, which eliminates greasing, bushes, and bolts in the safety mechanism, and an exclusive Oscillating Cross Shaft design for plough draft alignment. Production capacity exceeds 1,000 units annually.
The company's commercial model is exclusively indirect: Ovlac sells through a network of authorized distributors and dealers across more than 25 countries, with approximately 60% of production exported. Named channel partners include OPICO (UK), ALPELLAS (Greece), Tobias Häufer (Germany), Optimon (Bulgaria), Margareto and Urbón Agrícola (Spain). Ovlac operates a dedicated dealer portal (dealer.ovlac.com), participates in major European agricultural trade shows (Royal Highland Show, Cereals, Agritechnica, FIMA, Demoagro, BATA AGRO, LAMMA), and maintains a multilingual website plus active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and Vimeo. End customers are professional farmers, agricultural service contractors, and viticultors; pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers are routed to distributors for quotes. The company has no disclosed external funding, no subsidiaries, and no parent organization.
Ovlac firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ovlac
- Legal name
- OVLAC FABRICACION DE MAQUINARIA AGRICOLA, S.A.U.
- Website
- https://ovlac.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1936
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Ovlac is a third-generation, family-owned Spanish manufacturer of soil cultivation agricultural machinery — ploughs, cultivators, disc harrows, and vineyard equipment — serving professional farmers, contractors, and viticultors across more than 25 countries through an authorized distributor network.
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- akta.pro rank
Ovlac industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Machinery
- NAICS
- Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tillage, Seeding & Planting Equipment (IMAHACAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Tillage & Soil Preparation Equipment (Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, Subsoilers) (AFAAAAAB), Farm Material Handling & Attachments (Loaders/Implements) (IMAHACAI)
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Where Ovlac is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Palencia
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ovlac business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Agricultural Machinery Sales: OVLAC generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of agricultural soil working machinery including ploughs, cultivators, disc harrows, and vineyard equipment. The company produces over 1,000 units annually with approximately 60% exported to international markets.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Ovlac product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ovlac designs, manufactures and distributes agricultural machinery for soil working, including reversible ploughs, cultivators (chisel and stubble cultivators), disc harrows, subsoilers, and vineyard-specific implements. The company sells its equipment through an international distributor and dealer network primarily serving professional farmers, agricultural contractors, and viticultors.
Product overview
Ovlac is a Spanish manufacturer specializing in agricultural machinery for soil working. The product portfolio consists of five core product lines: (1) Arados (Reversible Ploughs) including Classic LS, XPerience, Semi-Suspended Reversibles, and Fixed Mounted ploughs; (2) Arados Mini (Shallow Ploughs) with Mini-N, Mini-S, and Mini-F models for reduced-depth work; (3) Cultivadores (Cultivators) featuring XLander, XLander GC (trailed version), and Versatill stubble cultivator, plus the new ATLander flat cultivator launched in 2025; (4) Discos (Disc Harrows) including Maxidisc II and Eurodisc II; and (5) Viña (Vineyard Equipment) with Minichisel V, Minivid Pro, and RepTill. Key proprietary technologies include the patent-protected Non Stop elastomer safety system offering zero maintenance, and the oscillating cross shaft system for optimal plough traction alignment. Products are designed for robustness, reliability, and adaptation to real field conditions across professional farming operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Reversible Ploughs Hydraulic reversible ploughs for primary soil tillage, featuring the proprietary Non Stop System hydraulic stone protection and the Oscillating Cross Shaft System for in-furrow or on-land operation. Designed for professional arable farmers and contractors working in stony or variable soil conditions.
- Cultivators Soil cultivators (including chisel and stubble cultivators) for secondary tillage and seedbed preparation, used by professional farmers to manage residue and work soil prior to sowing.
- Disc Harrows Disc harrows for soil preparation, residue incorporation, and seedbed finishing, intended for arable farming operations.
- Subsoilers Subsoiling implements designed to break compacted soil layers at depth, improving drainage and root development for professional farmers.
- Vineyard Implements Specialised soil cultivation equipment designed for vineyard inter-row and under-vine work, targeting viticultors and wine producers who require narrow-profile, manoeuvrable implements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Zero maintenance required for Non Stop safety system (no greasing, no bushes, no bolts)
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Companies that use Ovlac
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Ovlac technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Ovlac partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Maquinaria Agrícola y Repuestos MargaretominorMargareto is a Spanish distributor hosting OVLAC technical days and events. Located in Peñaranda de Bracamonte (Salamanca), they conducted a successful technical event marking OVLAC's 90th anniversary.
- ALPELLAS S.A.coreALPELLAS, based in Kilkis (Thessaloniki), Greece, is OVLAC's official distributor in Greece. The partnership strengthens OVLAC's presence in Southeast Europe, with Greece serving as a strategic hub for Balkan expansion. ALPELLAS provides local service, technical support, and spare parts to Greek farmers.
- Tobias Häußer GmbH & Co. KGcoreTobias Häußer GmbH & Co. KG is OVLAC's new official distributor in Germany. The partnership expands OVLAC's distribution network in the German market with a specialized and trusted partner.
- AGRAGEXminorAGRAGEX is the Spanish Association of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Exporters. OVLAC hosted the opening station of the AGRAGEX Road Show 2026 with an open day at their Palencia factory.
- OptimoncoreOptimon is OVLAC's official distributor in Bulgaria, presenting OVLAC solutions at BATA AGRO 2025, Bulgaria's leading agricultural exhibition.
- Urbón AgrícolaminorUrbón Agrícola is OVLAC's Spanish distributor partner, exhibiting with OVLAC at Agraria 2025 trade show in Valladolid.
- OPICOcoreOPICO is OVLAC's official distributor in the United Kingdom. The partnership enables British farmers to access OVLAC's specialized tillage equipment with local technical support and professional after-sales service. OVLAC and OPICO jointly participate in major UK agricultural shows including Royal Highland Show and Cereals.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ovlac competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- John Deere: Global agricultural equipment leader with a broad tillage and soil preparation portfolio. Competes with Ovlac through full-line dealer networks and financing, but does not specialize in Ovlac's niche.
- CNH Industrial (Case IH / New Holland): Global full-line agricultural equipment manufacturer offering tillage, ploughs, and cultivators under Case IH and New Holland brands. Provides broader competitive pressure on Ovlac's addressable market through full-line dealer economics.
Direct peers
- Lemken: German specialist in soil cultivation, sowing, and crop care with a leading plough business. Closely comparable to Ovlac in product focus (ploughs, cultivators), with stronger European dealer reach.
- Kverneland (Kubota Group): Norwegian-origin tillage, seeding, and plough specialist, now part of Kubota. Competes directly with Ovlac in ploughs and cultivators and shares a similar European distribution model.
- Kuhn: French-based global manufacturer of agricultural machinery with a strong tillage and plough portfolio. Directly comparable to Ovlac in ploughs, cultivators, and soil preparation equipment, though substantially larger in scale and product breadth.
- Väderstad: Swedish manufacturer of tillage and seeding equipment known for disc harrows and cultivators. Directly comparable to Ovlac in soil cultivation, with a similar focus on durable, high-output professional machinery.
- Maschio Gaspardo: Italian manufacturer of tillage, seeding, fertilizing, and crop protection equipment. Direct competitor in cultivators, disc harrows, and ploughs, with similar Southern European manufacturing heritage.
- Pöttinger: Austrian manufacturer of tillage, seeding, and harvesting equipment. Overlaps significantly with Ovlac in ploughs and cultivators and serves a similar European professional farmer base.
- Horsch: German manufacturer specializing in tillage, seeding, and crop protection with a strong cultivator line. Comparable to Ovlac in the cultivator and soil preparation segment with deeper large-acre product reach.
- Amazone: German manufacturer of soil tillage, seeding, fertilizing, and crop protection equipment. Competes with Ovlac in cultivators and disc harrows, particularly in European arable markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Ovlac leadership team
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Ovlac funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Ovlac M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Ovlac
What does Ovlac do?
Ovlac designs, manufactures and distributes agricultural machinery for soil working, including reversible ploughs, cultivators (chisel and stubble cultivators), disc harrows, subsoilers, and vineyard-specific implements. The company sells its equipment through an international distributor and dealer network primarily serving professional farmers, agricultural contractors, and viticultors.
Is Ovlac a public or private company?
Ovlac is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Ovlac founded?
Ovlac was founded in 1936. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Ovlac based?
Ovlac is headquartered in Palencia, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Ovlac make money?
One revenue line is on record: agricultural Machinery Sales.
Who are Ovlac's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are John Deere and CNH Industrial (Case IH / New Holland). Direct peers are Lemken, Kverneland (Kubota Group), Kuhn, Väderstad, Maschio Gaspardo, Pöttinger, Horsch and Amazone.
Does Ovlac have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ovlac.
What industry is Ovlac in?
Ovlac's product category is Agricultural Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHACAB, Tillage, Seeding & Planting Equipment, with a secondary code of AFAAAAAB, Tillage & Soil Preparation Equipment (Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, Subsoilers). Its NAICS code is 33311 and its SIC code is 3523.