Does anyone make a fully electric tractor or farm equipment?
11/4/2024 11:10pm
Yes, several manufacturers are producing fully electric tractors and farm equipment. Here are some examples:
1. **Solectrac**: This company, operating as an operating company of Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX), has been advancing fully electric, zero-emissions tractor sales with new dealer retail partnerships.
2. **Monarch Tractor**: Monarch Tractor has introduced the MK-V, the world's first fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor. They also offer 0% financing options starting at 0% through September 30, 2024, and are eligible for valuable tractor subsidies in California.
3. **Fendt (AGCO Corporation)**: Fendt has announced the development of an all-electric tractor prototype, which is expected to have a range of up to 20 hours per charge.
4. **Zetor Tractors**: Zetor Tractors, a subsidiary of the Chinese automaker FAW Group, has been developing electric and hybrid tractors for the agricultural sector.
5. **CLAAS Group**: CLAAS Group, a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has announced plans to launch an all-electric tractor by 2025.
These are just a few examples of manufacturers that are producing fully electric tractors or farm equipment. The adoption of electric technology in agriculture is growing as farmers seek more sustainable and efficient equipment.