Till now you must have heard about electric bus, electric car and electric scooter. But now electric tractor has come for farming purposes. By using this tractor, farmers can save a lot of money. Also, this tractor will not harm the environment. Let us know about this tractor and what benefits farmers will get from it.
A company named AutoNxt has launched the country’s first electric tractor AutoNxt X45 in the market. The starting price of this tractor is Rs 15 lakh. However, it does not have the subsidy available on electric vehicles. The subsidy will vary according to each state. According to reports, this tractor will work for about 6 hours on a single charge. Whereas it can be fully charged in 6 to 8 hours with a single phase charger and in three hours with a three phase charger.
This tractor has a 32 KW electric motor. At the same time, it can generate 45 HP of power. A battery pack of 35KWHr capacity has been provided in the tractor. The company is claiming that this tractor gives high torque and intense acceleration. Also, it can work without noise.
What are the benefits for farmers?
- Electric tractors are much cheaper to operate than diesel tractors. Electricity prices are lower than diesel and electric tractors also have lower maintenance costs.
- Electric tractors are pollution free, which helps in protecting the environment.
- Electric tractors make much less noise than diesel tractors, which makes it easier for farmers to work and also does not cause trouble to people nearby.
- Electric tractors have high torque, which makes heavy tasks easier to perform.
- Many state governments provide subsidies on electric vehicles, which can help farmers buy electric tractors.
- Modern technology is used in electric tractors, which makes them easier to operate and provides more facilities to farmers.
