AGI Unveils the World’s First PTO-Driven Mechanical Swing Conveyor
Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI) marked a major milestone in agricultural equipment innovation by unveiling the world’s first PTO-driven mechanical swing conveyor, the LCX4, during Ag In Motion (AIM) 2026, held from July 21–23 in Saskatchewan. Introduced at booth 570, the new conveyor represents a significant advancement in grain handling technology, offering producers a high-capacity solution that can move up to 9,000 bushels of grain per hour while operating with a much smaller tractor than traditional systems require.
The product launch coincides with AGI’s 30th anniversary, highlighting the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation and practical engineering solutions for modern agriculture. The LCX4 serves as the centerpiece of AGI’s “AGI Knows Yards” exhibit, demonstrating how evolving equipment designs can improve harvest efficiency, reduce operational complexity, and help farmers adapt to increasingly demanding grain handling requirements.
Celebrating Three Decades of Agricultural Innovation
Founded in Saskatchewan in 1996, AGI has grown from a regional agricultural equipment manufacturer into one of the world’s leading providers of equipment and integrated solutions for the agriculture and food industries. Over the past three decades, the company has expanded its portfolio to include products designed to safely move, store, condition, protect, and process grain, fertilizer, seed, feed, and food ingredients.
Today, AGI serves customers in more than 100 countries, supplying equipment across the entire agricultural value chain—from family farms and grain elevators to commercial processors and industrial food production facilities.
The company’s continued investment in engineering and product development reflects the changing needs of modern farming operations, where larger harvests, bigger storage systems, labor shortages, and tighter harvest windows require equipment that delivers greater efficiency without increasing operational complexity.
A New Era in Grain Handling
The LCX4 introduces an entirely new approach to grain transfer by becoming the industry’s first PTO-driven mechanical swing conveyor.
Traditional swing conveyors often rely on high-flow hydraulic systems that require larger, more powerful tractors to operate efficiently. AGI’s new design eliminates that dependency by using a power take-off (PTO) mechanical drive, enabling farmers to achieve the same high-capacity performance while using tractors with as little as 60 horsepower.
This innovation provides several practical advantages.
By reducing hydraulic requirements, producers can use existing smaller tractors already available on many farms, lowering equipment costs while improving operational flexibility during harvest. Smaller tractors also consume less fuel and can be easier to maneuver around crowded grain yards, particularly as farms continue expanding their storage infrastructure.
Despite requiring less power, the LCX4 delivers impressive throughput, capable of transferring up to 9,000 bushels per hour, allowing producers to unload grain trucks faster and keep combines operating with fewer interruptions.
Built Around Real Farm Experience
Unlike many products developed solely through engineering simulations, the LCX4 was refined through more than two years of extensive field testing by farmers before its public launch.
Throughout the testing period, AGI engineers gathered feedback from producers working under real harvest conditions. The result is a conveyor specifically designed to solve one of agriculture’s most common challenges: moving larger grain volumes quickly without increasing machinery requirements or operational complexity.
According to AGI, every major design decision reflects customer input gathered during the development process.
Leadership Highlights Commitment to Innovation
Paul Brisebois, President and Chief Executive Officer of AGI, said the company’s 30th anniversary is both a celebration of past achievements and an opportunity to continue developing solutions for agriculture’s future.
He explained that the LCX4 and the full lineup of equipment displayed during Ag In Motion demonstrate AGI’s commitment to designing products that help customers improve grain quality, increase harvest efficiency, and confidently address the evolving demands of modern farming operations.
Brisebois noted that innovation remains central to AGI’s strategy as farms become larger, storage systems grow taller, and producers seek equipment capable of improving productivity while maintaining commodity quality.
Designed for Modern Farm Operations
The LCX4 is available in lengths ranging from 68 feet to 108 feet, providing farmers with sufficient reach for today’s increasingly large grain bins and commercial storage systems.
Its design incorporates several significant structural improvements over previous conveyor models.
The conveyor features:
- Reinforced trussing for greater strength and durability
- A stronger scissor frame for improved stability
- A redesigned hopper that enhances grain flow
- Advanced sealing systems that improve containment and throughput
Together, these improvements allow operators to handle heavier workloads while maintaining reliable performance throughout demanding harvest seasons.
Improved Hopper Design Enhances Efficiency
One of the LCX4’s most noticeable upgrades is its newly engineered hopper.
The larger hopper allows grain to enter the conveyor more smoothly, increasing loading speed and reducing bottlenecks during truck unloading. Faster unloading helps minimize waiting times for transport vehicles while allowing combines and grain carts to continue operating efficiently in the field.
The hopper also features a low-profile steel design, making it easier for trucks and trailers to position themselves for unloading while maintaining the structural strength needed to withstand heavy use under difficult field conditions.
The improved sealing system is particularly beneficial for producers handling smaller grains, helping reduce product loss while maintaining higher throughput.
Faster Commodity Changeovers
For many farms, harvest involves handling multiple crops throughout the season. Switching between commodities often requires extensive cleaning to prevent contamination.
AGI addressed this challenge by equipping the LCX4 with an all-farm commodity cleanout system.
The cleaning package includes:
- A belt brush
- Three belt scrapers
- Turbo-clean wash systems
These integrated features help remove residual grain more efficiently, allowing operators to switch between crops with less downtime while maintaining product quality.
The simplified cleaning process is expected to save valuable time during busy harvest periods when every hour can significantly impact overall productivity.
Manufactured in Saskatchewan
David Postill, Senior Vice President for North America at AGI, emphasized the importance of launching the LCX4 in Saskatchewan, where the company was originally founded.
Manufactured in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the conveyor reflects AGI’s continued investment in Canadian manufacturing and agricultural innovation.
Postill explained that the equipment was designed directly around farmer feedback, with priorities centered on higher capacity, simpler operation, cleaner grain handling, and dependable performance during harvest when efficiency is critical.
He added that whether producers are loading larger grain bins, managing multiple crops, or simply trying to maximize harvest productivity, the LCX4 is intended to help them move grain faster, reduce downtime, and improve overall yard efficiency.
Complete Equipment Showcase at Ag In Motion
While the LCX4 serves as the headline attraction, AGI is showcasing a broad range of additional equipment during Ag In Motion.
Visitors to the company’s exhibit can explore several portable grain handling systems, including:
- BCX4 field loaders
- UCX4 field loaders
- STX3 augers
- Gas-powered portable equipment
- Diesel-powered portable equipment
AGI is also displaying its latest grain storage systems, fuel storage solutions, bin accessories, aeration equipment, drying technologies, and various yard management products designed to improve harvest operations.
Company specialists are available throughout the event to discuss practical recommendations for harvest preparation, including grain storage strategies, aeration techniques, drying solutions, and commodity conditioning practices that help preserve crop quality after harvest.
Demonstrating Equipment Through Real Farm Testing
A unique feature of AGI’s exhibit is the opportunity for visitors to see how the company conducts real-world product testing before introducing new equipment to the marketplace.
Farmers, dealers, and agricultural industry professionals visiting booth 570 can observe the public debut of the LCX4, learn about AGI’s testing process, speak directly with product experts, and explore solutions designed to address the challenges facing modern grain operations.
The event also serves as a celebration of AGI’s three decades of agricultural innovation, reflecting both the company’s Saskatchewan heritage and its global presence in the agriculture and food sectors.
Supporting the Future of Efficient Grain Handling
As farms continue to expand and harvest operations become increasingly time-sensitive, equipment capable of moving larger grain volumes with greater efficiency is becoming essential. AGI’s introduction of the LCX4 demonstrates how engineering innovation can reduce equipment requirements while improving productivity and operational flexibility.
By combining high-capacity performance with lower horsepower requirements, enhanced cleaning systems, stronger structural components, and farmer-driven design improvements, the LCX4 offers a practical solution for producers seeking to streamline grain handling operations and maximize efficiency during harvest.
The launch reinforces AGI’s ongoing commitment to developing equipment that helps farmers protect grain quality, reduce downtime, and adapt to the evolving demands of modern agriculture as the company enters its fourth decade of innovation.
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