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Vredo

Dutch manufacturer of agricultural and turf-care machinery, known for self-propelled slurry injectors and overseeding equipment.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Vredo Dodewaard B.V. is a Dutch machine-building company based in Dodewaard, in the Betuwe region of the Netherlands. Its origins trace to 1947, when B. de Vree, a farmer's son, started a contracting business in Dodewaard. The company's activities were diverse, and standard machines were frequently adapted for the heavy clay soil of the Betuwe. This adaptation gradually evolved into the development of entirely new machines, and the contracting business increasingly became a construction company and later a machine factory. In 1976, De Vree produced its first self-developed machine, an overseeding machine that was given the name Vredo. In the late 1980s, Vredo applied the working principle of its overseeding machine to the development of a slurry injector (zodenbemester). These two developments characterize the rapid growth the organization has experienced since then. Even today, this technology is still regarded as innovative and progressive, and evidence of its effectiveness continues to accumulate. Mounting a slurry tank on a Horsch three-wheeler in 1989 was the first activity in the field of self-propelled machines. Since 1994, Vredo has developed and produced the self-propelled machine entirely in-house, with the development of the 4556, 5536 and 7138 as provisional highlights. Today, Vredo is a leading manufacturer of agricultural and turf-care machines. Its range is divided into two sectors, agricultural and turf care. Within these two sectors there are four product groups: Agri (self-propelled machines, slurry injectors, cutting filters, overseeders) and Turf care (overseeders for construction, maintenance and renovation). All products are developed and produced in-house. Vredo has modern production machines and skilled personnel for this purpose. Vredo supplies its products both directly and through a carefully selected dealer network. Vredo machines can be found worldwide and are easily recognized by their yellow and red color combinations. A large part of its sales activities is represented by its dealers. The company produces more than 800 machines annually and has dealers in more than 20 countries. In Denmark, Vredo appointed Danish Agro as exclusive sales partner. Vredo contributes to sustainability in agriculture, livestock farming and turf care as well as to improving results with seeding and fertilizing solutions. Its self-propelled machines, slurry injectors and overseeding machines for both the agricultural sector and turf care are known for their outstanding performance and durable quality and effectiveness. Thanks to optimal technology, slurry is introduced into the soil with the highest precision, and meadows, sports fields, golf courses and play parks are optimally overseeded and supplied with the right amount of grass, clover and herb mixtures. This is sustainable, cost-effective and enables maximum yields.

History

The origin of Vredo lies in 1947, when B. de Vree, a farmer's son, started a contracting business in Dodewaard. The activities were very diverse, and standard machines were regularly adapted for the heavy clay soil of the Betuwe. This adaptation of machines slowly but surely changed into the development of completely new machines. The contracting business became more and more a construction company and later a machine factory. In 1976, De Vree produced the first self-developed machine. It was an overseeding machine that was given the name Vredo. In the late 1980s, the working principle of the overseeding machine was also used by Vredo for the development of the slurry injector (zodenbemester). These two developments characterize the rapid growth the organization has experienced since then. Even now, this technology is still regarded as innovative and progressive, and evidence of its effectiveness continues to accumulate. Mounting a slurry tank on a Horsch three-wheeler in 1989 was the first activity in the field of self-propelled machines. Since 1994, Vredo has developed and produced the self-propelled machine entirely in-house, with the development of the 4556, 5536 and 7138 as provisional highlights. Since about 1975, Vredo has built seeding machines, and since 1992 also as self-propelled working machines under the name Vredo Trac. The VT 3936 has been in the production program since 2003 and serves primarily as a carrier vehicle for slurry technology. From the 2012 season, Vredo offered the larger VT 5518 trac, which can be equipped with a 30 m³ slurry tank. Today, Vredo is a leading manufacturer of agricultural and turf-care machines, with all products developed and produced in-house, and distributed both directly and through a carefully selected dealer network.

  • 2012

    Vredo offers the larger VT 5518 trac, which can be equipped with a 30 m³ slurry tank.

  • 2003

    The VT 3936 enters the production program.

  • 1994

    Vredo begins developing and producing the self-propelled machine entirely in-house.

  • 1992

    Vredo begins building self-propelled working machines under the name Vredo Trac.

  • 1989

    Mounting a slurry tank on a Horsch three-wheeler marks the first activity in self-propelled machines.

  • 1976

    First self-developed machine, an overseeding machine named Vredo, is produced.

  • 1947

    B. de Vree starts a contracting business in Dodewaard.

Products and positioning

Leading manufacturer of agricultural and turf-care machinery, known for precision slurry injection and overseeding technology, durable quality and effectiveness.

  • Vredo Trac self-propelled machines

    Self-propelled agricultural and municipal machines, developed and produced in-house since 1994.

  • VT 2716

    A model for municipal use, equipped with a 275 hp engine; top speed up to 80 km/h depending on customer request.

  • VT 3936

    In production since 2003, primarily a carrier vehicle for slurry technology; payload 27 tonnes, typically equipped with a 19 m³ tank, 408 hp engine.

  • VT 5518

    A larger trac offered from the 2012 season, can be equipped with a 30 m³ slurry tank.

  • Turf Buddy

    Turf-care overseeding machine.

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