Telematics Reaches 95% of Rosagroleasing’s Fleet

Telematics systems now cover 95% of Rosagroleasing’s agricultural machinery, marking a near-complete shift to digital fleet monitoring. The leasing company also reported more than 1,000 autonomous or autopilot-equipped machines and 13 agricultural drones already delivered to farmers.

Rosagroleasing CEO Pavel Kosov disclosed the figures during a plenary session at the All-Russian Field Day in Russia’s Altai region.

The company’s MTK-RAL system tracks machinery location, engine hours, speed, mileage, downtime, routes and the area processed. That data shows not only how many hectares a machine covers, but also how effectively it is being used.

Telematics is already common in vehicle fleets and construction equipment, where it helps monitor fuel consumption and idle time. Adoption in agriculture has been slower because of seasonal work, regional variation and demanding field conditions. Rosagroleasing says operating the systems itself provides direct feedback on unmanned and autonomous machinery.

The Machine and Technology Company’s fleet includes more than 1,500 tractors, combines and loaders. Its equipment operates in Tatarstan, Bashkortostan and Russia’s Central Federal District, where digital monitoring can be scaled across large farms. Labor shortages, higher fuel costs and pressure to reduce downtime are accelerating demand for precision-agriculture systems.

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