The world’s first all-electric tractor has been developed by AGCO Fendt and will be on display at Agritechnica 2017.
The battery-powered Fendt e100 Vario can be used in normal operation for a full working day without the need to recharge. The compact tractor’s high-capacity lithium-ion battery has a 50kW output that lasts for up to five hours, and can be charged either with 400V and up to 22kW via a standard CEE outdoor socket, or by a supercharging option with direct voltage. With a standard CCS type 2 plug, the battery can be recharged up to 80% in 40 minutes and has a capacity of approximately 100kWh, while the onboard electric motor is capable of recovering and conserving energy.
Using the powertrain of a 50kW Vario model, it replaces the combustion engine, the exhaust, air and fuel systems, and the radiator by the battery block, with a compact electric motor and the necessary electric control system.
An AGCO Fendt spokesperson said, “The battery-powered tractor can significantly reduce CO? emissions. If renewable energy generated on the farm is used, the machine can be operated with a net zero carbon footprint and very cost-efficiently.”
An innovative thermal management system that makes use of a regulated, electrical heat pump performs the task of air conditioning the cab ensuring the cab temperature is controlled efficiently as well as manages the temperatures of the battery and electronics. The battery pack can also serve as intermediate storage for farm-generated power.
September 15, 2017
