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Tractors have been one of the most important tools associated with modern agriculture. Considering the need to further reduces the greenhouse gas emissions and the eventual scarce availability of fossil fuels shortly, electric tractors have been proposed as a possible solution in the context of more sustainable farming. However, all commercial equipment consists of high- power machines, which are only feasible to large area Farming.
However, it has been found that the Indian electric tractor many manufacturing companies were adopted the imported technologies in their product. As the working condition in India is quit challenging compare to other developed country, hence there is a need of development based on the Indian condition. CSIR CMERI has developed an Indigenous Compact Electric tractor (CSIR PRIMA ET11) for small marginal farmer.
The Specifications of the developed electric tractor is as follows:
Power (Peak) |
26hp |
Power (Rated) |
11hp |
Wheel Base (mm) |
~1510 mm |
Battery Type |
LiFePo4 (Prismatic Cell) |
Battery capacity |
72V, 200AH |
Lift capacity (Kg) |
500 |
Max speed |
25 (Kmph) |
PTO |
540rpm |
Three point link | Category 1N |
Weight | 950Kg |
Drive (2WD/4WD) | 2WD |
In national market there is few potential manufacturers available in the range of low power like 10 to 12 hp. The comparative details of with other OEM developed e-tractors are mentioned below:
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Cellestial |
Sonalika |
Escort Farmtrac |
CSIR CMERI |
Dimensions |
1500x1000x1000 mm3 |
1561X1058X1058 mm3 |
2730 (L) x 1090 (W) X 2170 (H) |
1500 (L) x 1070 (W) X 1370 (H) |
Max power |
6 kW ( AC induction) |
12kW (BLDC Imported) |
18.4k (BLDC Imported) |
8 kW (BLDC Indian) |
Transmission |
9 Forward and 3 Reverse Gear |
Forward Gear 6 and Reverse Gear 3 |
9 Forward and 3 Reverse Gear |
6 Forward and 3 Reverse Gear |
Max speed |
16 Kmph |
25Kmph |
20Kmph |
25Kmph |
Battery |
72 V,200Ah |
72V, 250AH |
72V,300AH |
72V,200AH |
Pulling capacity |
1.2 Tonne, Lifting capacity 450 kg |
2 Tonne, Lifting capacity 450 kg |
2 Tonne, Lifting capacity 750 kg |
1.5 Tonne, Lifting capacity 500 kg |
PTO |
540-900 RPM |
540 RPM |
540RPM |
540RPM |
Recharge |
Domestic Charging - 6 Hours |
Domestic Charging - 10 Hours |
Domestic Charging - 10 Hours |
Domestic Charging - 8 Hours |
Fast Charging - 2 Hours |
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Cost |
5 Lakhs |
6 lakhs |
7-8 Lakhs |
4-5* Lakhs |
Battery backup |
6 hours |
6 hours |
5-6 hours |
5-6 hours |
Current Status |
Commercialised |
Prototype ready |
Prototype ready |
Prototype ready |
*Mass production tentative cost.
A.1.Silent Features of CSIR CMERI Developed System:
The proposed solution will contribute significantly to country’s economic growth by providing an alternative to conventional diesel engine operated systems. This Technology will help MSME to get venture in the e- tractor segment.
Livelihood diversification: off-farm earning potential through providing hire services along with farm mechanization. This will ultimately improve the quality of life. In addition, pollution and noise level in the village will reduce which help to improve in quality of life.
The major aspect of the project is utilization of renewable energy sources which include energy from solar. This project has no environmental impact as:
Industry Partner (Licensee):
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