Kubota took the opportunity to show an all new autonomous fuel cell tractor at the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai in Japan recently.
The company has recognised the need for high output and long hours in developing a 100hp equivalent concept using compressed hydrogen fuel and a solid polymer fuel cell.
The unit is equipped with dual electric motors, one for driving and the other for implements and services.
Additionally, and in a first for a fuel cell tractor, the unit is fully autonomous. The manufacturer claims that it self drives to the field, being equipped with sensors and AI cameras for perception. These in turn enable it to intelligently manouevre around obstacles. The tractor can also be operated and monitored remotely or from close range.
In a statement the company said ‘Going forward, we plan to conduct demonstration tests in Japanese fields using this concept model, including verification of advanced unmanned autonomous driving, consideration of hydrogen supply methods for agriculture, and confirmation of suitability for farming operations’.
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