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Sign upSolectrac Electric Tractors
A quiet zero emission alternative to diesel tractors
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Solectrac Electric Tractor eFarmer is a clean, quiet, zero-emission alternative to under 40HP diesel tractors especially made for small size organic farmers.
It can be charged by renewable energy, such as wind and solar, and provide all the power of a comparable diesel tractor. The eFarmer has a front hitch for loader or reaper, a mid hitch for bed preparation and cultivation with total visibility and a rear hitch and 540rpm PTO for any Category ! Any of the hitches can also load and carry exchangeable battery packs to extend run time and balance the weight of implements. The eFarmer uses linear actuators to lift the hitches. These electric actuators are 10 times more efficient than the hydraulic lifts on diesel tractors and have no toxic fluid to leak on crops. The front and rear wheel tract is adjustable from 40" to 72" to work on the different width planting beds used by row crop farmers. The eFarmer has 18" of ground clearance to allow cultivation without damaging crops.
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July 2020
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Initial market commercialization
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Design, Power & Produce
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The environmental benefits
- • Low noise: 2000 times quieter than diesel tractors
- •No hydraulic fluid leaks
- •Can be charged from on site renewable energy sources thus eliminating all air pollution and GHG emissions.
- •Zero emission at point of use
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The Financial benefits
- •A payback in 5 to 10 years with 10 times less fuel expense and 8 times less maintenance
- •Longer lifespan than diesel tractors thanks to only one moving part in the motor
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Solar Integrated Roofing inks agreement with Solectrac to supply solar panels
Solectrac, an Ideanomics Company, Launches New e70N Electric Tractor, Delivering to California Vineyards and Farms
Solectrac unveils $45,000 eUtility electric tractor
CNH Industrial is exploring hydrogen fuel cell power and liquefied natural gas technology instead of electrification. Anglo American, ENGIE, and Williams Advanced Engineering are also taking a similar power systems approach.
Solectrac Wins 500K Bay Area Air Quality Grant to Demonstrate Electric Tractor Viability
Solectrac has been awarded a $514,688 grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Solectrac's 40 HP eUtility electric tractor is one of the current models that will be put to the test. The other model is a narrow-width 70 HP electric tractor, to be called the e70N.
Ideanomics Acquires US EV Tractor Maker Solectrac
Solectrac Announces Expansion of Its Tractor Reservation Campaign
Zero-emission tractors to be used at Bay Area farms
Seven zero-emission tractors will be deployed at Bay Area farms, a first for California. The shift away from diesel-powered tractors on farms is meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
EVs Are Coming to the Farm in California's Central Coast
Monterey Bay Community Power wants to electrify the Central Coast. The program would mean new customers for companies that make electric farm equipment. One of those companies is Solectrac, a startup based in Mendocino County, California.
Electrifying agriculture: how Canada's farm industry is starting to transition
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Company Profile
Solectrac Inc
Solectrac was founded to lead the change to climate smart machinery in agriculture. Our company offers zero emission
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Headquarters
Albion, CA 95410, USA
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