One of the coolest examples of new technology on display at the Farm Progress Show is the New Holland NH2 hydrogen powered tractor. Paul Trella, New Holland, told me all about it on video this morning. He says the tractor is part of their effort to help create the energy independent farm. The tractor is not in commercial production but it has been demonstrated on a short course. Paul says they’re hoping to have it run through some actual production work soon and that a model will become available in the near future. Here’s some information about it.
The basis:
A current T6000 tractor.
What is inside:
* A Hydrogen tank
* Fuel Cells System perfectly integrated into production tractor, with standard components
* Electric motor n° 1 – Power to traction
* Electric motor n° 2 – Power to PTO and auxiliaries
What is not:
* No diesel tank
* No combustion engine
* No exhaust pipe
* No gear box
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