Innovation award for smart tanker greasing system
SAMSON AGRO has received a 2026 Sommets d’Or innovation award for GreaseControl, its intelligent greasing monitoring and control system for SAMSON TG slurry tankers.
The award, presented as part of Sommet de l’Élevage in Clermont-Ferrand, France, recognises innovations that bring practical benefits to livestock and agricultural machinery users. GreaseControl was selected for its approach to preventive maintenance, combining automatic lubrication with real-time monitoring from the tractor cab.
The system integrates the slurry tanker’s greasing equipment into the machine’s electronic architecture, allowing operators to manage and monitor lubrication directly through the SM 5000 Mk2 terminal. This removes the need to adjust timers or settings on the pump itself and gives users a clearer view of the greasing system’s status during work.
On slurry tankers, key mechanical components such as the running gear, suspension, pump arm and unloading pump are exposed to high loads during spreading operations. Regular and appropriate greasing is essential to avoid premature wear, mechanical failure and costly downtime, especially during peak spreading periods.
GreaseControl is designed to make that process simpler and more reliable. From the cab, operators can adjust greasing cycles, configure the number of pulses per cycle and check the level of grease in the reservoir. Sensors monitor the system continuously and alert the operator if the grease level is too low, if a line is blocked or broken, or if a pressure fault occurs.
According to SAMSON AGRO, this enables users to react earlier to potential issues before insufficient lubrication leads to damage or breakdowns. As an option, the greasing system of the application implement can also be connected to the terminal, further centralising maintenance information.
The company says the technology is aimed at farmers, farm machinery cooperatives and agricultural contractors who need reliable equipment availability in demanding working conditions. By centralising key information in the cab, GreaseControl reduces the need for manual checks and supports a more preventive approach to maintenance.
“With GreaseControl, our aim was to reduce some of the mental load associated with preventive maintenance,” said Christophe Marzin, Product Manager at SAMSON AGRO. “The operator no longer has to wonder whether the system is working correctly: all the information needed to monitor, adjust and react quickly in the event of a fault is available directly in the cab. It provides real peace of mind for the operator while also improving the reliability of the slurry tanker.”
GreaseControl will be recognised at Sommet de l’Élevage in October.
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