T6 METHANE POWER
The New Holland T6.180 Methane Power is the world’s first 100% methane powered production tractor and is key to CO2 reduction without compromising performance. Farmers can make use of agricultural or animal waste (as well as specifically-grown energy crops), to generate biomethane, which powers the tractor, which, in turn, helps to grow those energy crops. Alternatively, refilling can be performed directly from the gas grid network or at specific biomethane stations. New Holland can provide an eco-friendly solution to all business needs.
With the same levels of power and torque as its diesel equivalent, farmers also benefit from up to 30% lower running costs. It produces 99 % less particulate matter, cuts overall emissions by 80% and when using methane reduces CO2 emissions by 10-15%. When running on biomethane near-zero CO2 emissions are achievable. When using Fugitive methane the carbon footprint is negative. The tractor is powered by the FPT 6-cylinder engine similar to the ones in the current T6 and the T7 range, with no difference in pulling power between the two fuel sources allowing the same range of field operations.
The T6 Methane Power tractor provides valuable economic and practical advantages to biogas plant operators, farmers with access to the gas network, and governments looking to reduce their emissions footprint by expanding their fleets of Compressed Natural Gas vehicles. Not only does the methane tractor have the potential to reduce polluting emissions by 80% and cuts the fuel costs by a significant amount, it directly contributes to a lower carbon footprint.
Strategies and technologies to achieve a European Fossil-energy-free agriculture
Ongoing | 2020-2023
- Main funding source
- Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- Greece