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Company Develops First Tractor in the World Powered by Manure That Can Change the Agricultural Industry. The Vehicle Has 270 Horsepower and Is Similar to Diesel-Powered Vehicles.
A company from the United Kingdom has developed an innovative tractor that could be essential in the agricultural industry, which is seeking green energy sources to carry out its activities. Data reported by the company last Friday (6) states that the new tractor is powered by cow manure and provides 270 horsepower, which is performance equal to that of standard models powered by diesel.
Manure-Powered Tractor Could Be Revolutionary for the Agricultural Industry
According to the co-founder of Bennamann, a company that deals with methane energy products, the manure-powered tractor, or liquid methane T7 is a true global innovation and another step towards decarbonizing the global agricultural industry and achieving a circular economy.
The methane produced from manure, according to the responsible company, can simply be used to produce fuel, generating a vehicle for the agricultural industry that is more economical and circular.
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The carbon footprint of a farm is important for its sustainability. Additionally, farmers continue to seek powerful tractors that operate continuously. Thus, the best available options in the market to ensure better machine performance while simultaneously mitigating emissions and operational costs are natural gas and biomethane. The pre-production model of the tractor was tested for a year to ensure it met the standards required by the agricultural industry.
Emissions Reduced from 2,500 to 500 Tons in Just One Year
During a test conducted in the southwest of England, on a farm in Cornwall County, carbon dioxide emissions were reduced from 2,500 metric tons to 500 metric tons in just one year. In a biogas storage facility located on the farm, residual byproducts from a herd of just 100 cows were transformed into a fuel called fugitive methane.
The manure-powered tractor tank provides the same amount of energy as diesel, however with significant emission reductions. According to the British company, the vehicle aims to improve the overall sustainability of the farm, while more than doubling the range compared to a vehicle that uses CNG. The tractor has a fuel capacity 4 times greater than the company’s previous model, called T6 Methane Power CNG.
Liquid Methane Is Stored at -162 ºC
For the T7 Methane Power LNG tractor, which could change the agricultural industry, the company’s unvented cryogenic storage tanks keep methane as a liquid at -162°C, generating a new source of sustainable energy.
Furthermore, due to the technology’s capacity to transport LNG, similar to how diesel can be transported, farms that cannot produce LNG on-site will still be able to enjoy the benefits. It also allows for flexible refueling in the field during busy operational windows.
According to a statement released by the responsible company, the launch of the manure-powered tractor in the agricultural industry marked another significant turning point in the partnership between Bennamann and New Holland, a company that manufactures agricultural machinery, a division of CNH Industrial.
Both the fugitive liquid methane production and storage system, as well as the zero-vent fuel tank of the manure-powered tractor, will be developed using the innovative technology and expertise of Bennamann.
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