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Kubota has announced plans to start field testing the autonomous hydrogen powered fuel cell tractor it recently unveiled at Expo 25 in Osaka Japan.
The concept vehicle uses a fuel cell supplied with compressed hydrogen, stored in dual tanks below the hood, with the electricity generated powering two electric motors - one powering the wheels, the second driving the PTO system.
Offering the ability to operate via remote control, the vehicle is 4.4m long x 2.3m high x 2.2m wide – a similar size to a standard agricultural tractor.
Regarding endurance, Kubota reports that the hydrogen tanks offer enough capacity to allow the tractor to work for half a day, with performance similar to that of a conventional 100hp tractor.
The field testing will be used to verify these claims, alongside a focus on unmanned operation, efficient refuelling and research to confirm the fuel cell configuration can match the performance and reliability of a diesel-powered tractor.
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