New research hints efficient pure electric drive tractors design [Video]

While undeniably the backbone of modern agriculture, traditional tractors come with a hidden cost: their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and inefficiencies in complex field conditions. As the world itself going electric, a new research, published in the journal Engineering, explores a groundbreaking solution: a completely electric, wheel-side drive tractor designed to tackle these limitations head-on.

Limitations of diesel tractors

The limitations of current diesel tractors become readily apparent when working on uneven terrain. Firstly, unequal distribution of torque between the left and right wheels, a common problem in traditional tractors, leads to excessive slippage. 

This not only reduces traction but also wastes valuable energy. Secondly, fixed counterweights contribute to an unbalanced weight distribution between the front and rear axles, further impacting efficiency. …