Agco’s cylinder combines were based on the technology of White, which was acquired in 1986. In 2011, the goal was set to achieve market leadership in cylinder combines, and the design was started from scratch. The Ideal model range was introduced in autumn 2017, and it is sold in Europe under the Massey Ferguson and Fendt brands. In North America, the brand is Challenger, and in South America, Valtra. The color is always black, with only the logos changing. Manufacturing initially takes place at the Laverda factory in Italy. There are three models: 7, 8, and 9. The smallest has one threshing cylinder, and the larger ones have two. The length of the cylinders is as much as 484 cm. The threshing area of the machinery was promised to be 31% larger in the bigger models than that of the second largest combine on the market. The engine in the smallest model is a 9.8-liter Agco Power (451 hp), the mid-sized one has a 12.4-liter MAN (538 hp), and the largest has a 15.7-liter MAN (647 hp). The drive transmission has two speed ranges and a top speed of 40 km/h.

The grain tank capacity is 12.5 to 17.1 hectares (likely meaning 12,500 to 17,100 liters), and the unloading speed is 140 or 210 liters per second. Both the size and unloading speed in the larger version are among the top figures on the market. The combine features extensive threshing automation similar to the latest models from competitors. The driver’s main task in adjustments is to select whether to prioritize low threshing losses, clean grain, a low amount of broken kernels, or work performance. The automation is based on optical and acoustic sensors as well as machine vision. As an optional extra, there is automation that engages or disengages the header without the driver having to leave the cab. The PL, or Paralevel, versions had a 14% sideways-tilting chassis. The header comes standard with +/- 8 degrees of sideways tilt, and the threshing units of the two larger models are promised to be insensitive to a 15% sideways tilt. All models are available with both wheel and track options. With 800/70R38 wheels or the narrowest tracks, the transport width was 3.3 meters. The cab noise level was reported as 73 dB. The user interface (10.4") resembled Fendt’s Varioterminal.

For 2020, the top of the range was the 790-horsepower Ideal 10T. The separation area was 12% larger than in the Ideal 9. The steering wheel could be optionally replaced with a joystick placed on the left.

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