TU Wien and CNH Collaborate on Hydrogen-Powered STEYR Tractor Project
Key Ideas
  • Collaboration between CNH and TU Wien results in a hydrogen fuel cell-powered STEYR concept tractor, emitting only water vapor.
  • The tractor uses 15-16kg of dry biomass to produce hydrogen equivalent to 3.5l of diesel, maintaining power for agricultural tasks.
  • Equipped with a 14 kWh high-voltage battery delivering 95 kW, the tractor's fuel cell and electric drive systems replace the diesel engine.
Engineers at the CNH tractor plant in St Valentin and TU Wien have joined forces to introduce a cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell-powered concept tractor based on the STEYR 4140 model. This innovative tractor consumes 15-16kg of dry biomass to generate hydrogen, which is equivalent to approximately 3.5 liters of diesel fuel. Despite the shift towards hydrogen, the tractor retains the necessary power for strenuous agricultural operations while emitting only water vapor, significantly reducing harmful emissions. The tractor is equipped with a 14 kWh high-voltage battery that can deliver 95 kW, matching the capabilities of its diesel-powered counterpart. By replacing the traditional diesel engine with fuel cell and electric drive systems, the tractor's fuel tank has been replaced with a compressed hydrogen storage system and battery. This collaborative project showcases the advancements in sustainable engineering and agriculture, highlighting the potential for hydrogen as a clean energy source in the agricultural sector.
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