Tadus unveils near-series electric tractor

The tractor delivers 80 kW continuous power and 120 kW peak power, supported by a decentralised multi-motor driveline. A lithium-ion battery of around 196–200 kWh enables five to eight hours of operation, while a swap module allows battery changes in under five minutes for uninterrupted use, the company states. When plugged in, the electric tractor can charge with up 22 kW AC and 120 kW DC.

Furthermore, the tractor can also charge bidirectionally, meaning it could be used “as an energy storage unit for the farm” when stationary. Tadus does not go into further detail on this point.

The manufacturer also highlights an “intuitive in-house control system”, a spacious cab and compatibility with common front and rear linkages. The stepless driving range from –20 to +40 km/h, stepless PTO functionality, regenerative braking and a low-maintenance driveline are designed to optimise everyday operation. Tadus states that the driveline provides “precise power delivery with minimal losses”, with motors supplying power directly to the front and rear axles, PTOs and hydraulic systems.

Further benefits include reduced operating costs when farms use their own renewable electricity, enabled by low energy consumption and a high-efficiency drivetrain.

Tadus development of the T16.20 is funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs as part of the funding program “Bavarian Energy Research Program”. However, the company does not state how much the German federal state has added to the funding pot.

tadus.com (spec; in German), linkedin.com