Tribine has conducted its first field trials in South America, testing its combined harvester-grain cart system in Brazilian soybean harvesting. The unit was equipped with a 50-foot MacDon header.

The test marks a key milestone in the company’s international expansion, as its technology had previously only operated in the United States and Canada.

Strategic Expansion

Tribine views Brazil as a critical market due to the scale and intensity of its harvesting operations.

According to the company, these conditions demand high structural efficiency and have helped shape the long-term direction and priorities of its platform. The move also positions Tribine in one of the world’s largest markets for high-capacity combines.

As part of its internationalization efforts, the company has begun providing information in Portuguese in addition to English.

Machine Specifications

The current system, marketed as the Core Tribine, integrates harvesting and grain handling into a single platform.

Key features include:

• Grain tank capacity: 35,000 liters
• Engine power: 806 HP
• Fuel tank: 1,890 liters

The company claims advantages over conventional combines in separation and cleaning systems. In addition, large flotation tires distribute machine weight over a wider contact area compared to standard combine tire configurations.

Technology Concept

Tribine’s concept is based on integrating a grain cart directly with the combine, fundamentally changing harvest logistics by reducing reliance on external grain handling equipment.

Company Background

Tribine was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Kansas. The company has focused on developing an integrated harvesting platform designed for large-scale grain operations.

Founder Ben Dillon has worked on the concept for more than 16 years, leading both the technical development and long-term vision of the company.

Early prototypes were built and tested in real field conditions in the United States, where they harvested commercial crops and accumulated extensive operating hours under evaluation by experienced operators.

Development Path

Initial field seasons revealed engineering challenges but also validated the core concept: integrating grain handling into the combine significantly alters harvest logistics.

Over time, Tribine has refined its platform through continuous redesign and field testing, improving key systems such as:

• Rotor capacity
• Cleaning airflow
• Power balance
• Chassis structure
• Manufacturability

The company continues to be led by Ben Dillon, who remains actively involved in its technical direction and product evolution.

Market Outlook

Tribine’s entry into Brazil suggests a shift toward testing its high-capacity harvesting concept in demanding large-scale farming environments. This could accelerate the validation and potential adoption of integrated harvesting systems in global markets.