CNH Industrial revealed the New Holland T4 Electric Power – the industry’s first all-electric light utility tractor prototype with autonomous features – at its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
A concentrated effort between its team of experts in the USA (Burr Ridge, Detroit) and Italy (Modena) was able to halve this prototype’s development time thanks to their collaboration with strategic partner Monarch Tractor – an electrified Ag innovator based in California, USA.
This product milestone is the latest development in the company’s strategic plan for electrification. The prototype presented is branded New Holland Agriculture, while the commercial model will also extend to its Case IH Brand. It follows the launch of the e-Source power pack – an external generator for electric farm implements.
“The T4 Electric Power is the ideal solution for lower horsepower operations. It is suited to mixed farm, livestock, municipality, orchard and specialty applications. We know our customers are eager to adopt this type of product, so it makes perfect sense for us to continue our Ag electrification journey with this platform,” explains Marc Kermisch, Chief Digital & Information Officer, CNH Industrial.