TAFE rolls out electric, hydrogen-powered concept tractors for European market

TAFE unveils E30 electric tractor and hydrogen-powered concept tractor for European markets. E30 is 27 hp with lithium-ion battery and two-speed transmission. 55 hp hydrogen-powered concept tractor runs on hydrogen. TAFE also unveils compact range of sub-24 hp tractors and Terra smart agriculture ecosystem. TAFE sells over 2 lakh tractors annually, exported to 80 countries.

Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd. (TAFE) unveiled E30, an electric tractor, and a hydrogen-powered concept tractor for the European market at the recently concluded Agritechnica trade fair in Hannover, Germany.

TAFE is expanding its presence into the technologically advanced European markets to serve specific needs of progressive farmers with its compact, utilitarian and innovative tractors, and smart agriculture solutions, the $1.6 billion tractor major said in a statement.

The 27 hp E30 compact tractor is equipped with a lithium-ion battery and two-speed transmission, allowing it to smoothly transition from 0 to 10 km/h or 0 to 24 km/h. It will be sold in 2024. TAFE did not reveal the price.

The 55 hp hydrogen-powered concept tractor is equipped with a Simpson combustion engine. The infrastructure for refuelling, however, is not yet ready, the company said.

The display of the concept hydrogen tractor demonstrates TAFE’s capabilities in exploring alternate fuel and sustainable solutions, the leading tractor exporter said.

E30 is ideal for use by municipalities, logistics and material handling businesses besides agriculture, while TAFE 7515 for seed drills, rotary tillers, sprayers, spreaders, loading wagons and trailers.