Project – Solar Traktor

SOLAR TRAKTOR© AGRO

The zero emission, multipurpose platform for harvesting, sowing, watering, cultivating, fertilising and more with an up to 50% lower TCO. Prototypes based on our basic platform will be tested in different countries and with different modules/buildups for local specific applications.

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Hardware/Open Source Ecology
IoT for agriculture/Yuktix
Projects/”Made with Rural”

The Solar Traktor© platform uses solar energy as the source of energy for the whole year. Every time it is not on duty, it can be plugged to the mains, used as a power generator or water pump etc.

The most important challenges for an ideal agriculture vehicle are:
– Reduced soil compaction because of lightweight construction (< 400 kg), a wide surface and a special lightweight profile
– Low total cost of ownership
– Ideal working conditions for agricultural workers
– No CO2 / GHG emission
– No hazard to the soil by oil and diesel
– A wide range of application with fewer idle times

Due to adjustability of the track gauge + height of the working plattform, the Solar Traktor© can cover about 70 percent of all small tractor applications with only three basic modules. Different towing equipment can easily be connectd to a standardized hitch.

Outstanding economy
Conventional tractors got a high TCO (basic price, insurance, diesel, repairs, etc). With Solar Traktor© you are collecting enough energy to drive a whole day – even on cloudy days. Also you get a Return on Investment (yes, you are reading it right) after 3-4 years – compared to a small ICE/diesel tractor from a big company x