The world's first hydrogen tractor

The first tractor hydrogen was created by experts of the company FIAT Research Centre (CRF), based on the production model New Holland T6.140.Traktor it can be used in all types of field work: soil preparation, sowing, harvesting and transportation

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Almost silent NH2 is equipped with three units of the fuel cell (FC) with total capacity of 100 kW. They deliver current to two electric motors with a maximum power of 100 kW each. One of them is used for movement, and the second - to drive the auxiliary and attachments via a hydraulic system

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At maximum speed (50 km / h), traction and hydraulic performance (113 l / min.) New hydrogen tractor can be compared with the 120-horsepower diesel models.



To smooth the peak energy consumption on board the car and the battery capacity of 12 kWh and a capacity of 50 kW. The fuel is stored in gaseous form under pressure of 350 atmospheres. The tank holds 8, 2 kilograms of hydrogen. This is enough for 3:00 in the field.