A four-year-old German start-up engineering company named Tadus presented its fully electric tractor, featuring a 160hp (100kW) drivetrain.
The company was set up by an engineer, with the vision of creating an all-electric tractor which would utilise solar power on farm, essentially running it on free fuel.
Initially, an electric drivetrain was designed and fitted to a conventional diesel-powered tractor. After two successful years of testing, this drivetrain was incorporated into a prototype Tadus T16.20.
On the firm’s stand at Agritechnica, the company displayed its second tractor built to date. In spring 2026, five tractors will be built, with 15 more units scheduled for production in 2027.
The lithium-ion battery powers five motors – one for each axle, one for the front and another for the rear PTO and the fifth for the tractor hydraulic system. The batteries are sourced from American company BorgWarner.
Tadus explained that the twin battery pack in this tractor is costing €90,000. Depending on the type of work its being used for, Tadus claims the tractor’s battery will last from five to 10 hours. On fast charging mode, the battery will charge to 80% in one hour, and 100% in 1.5 hours.
The cab is sourced from the 400 series Claas offering, while the transaxles are sourced from Carraro and the motors are sourced from Bosch Rexroth. The tractor has a 5,000kg rear lift capacity, a top speed of 40km/h and will be priced somewhere in the region of €300,000.
Tadus explained that the twin battery pack in this tractor is costing €90,000.
A four-year-old German start-up engineering company named Tadus presented its fully electric tractor, featuring a 160hp (100kW) drivetrain.
The company was set up by an engineer, with the vision of creating an all-electric tractor which would utilise solar power on farm, essentially running it on free fuel.
Initially, an electric drivetrain was designed and fitted to a conventional diesel-powered tractor. After two successful years of testing, this drivetrain was incorporated into a prototype Tadus T16.20.
On the firm’s stand at Agritechnica, the company displayed its second tractor built to date. In spring 2026, five tractors will be built, with 15 more units scheduled for production in 2027.
The lithium-ion battery powers five motors – one for each axle, one for the front and another for the rear PTO and the fifth for the tractor hydraulic system. The batteries are sourced from American company BorgWarner.
Tadus explained that the twin battery pack in this tractor is costing €90,000. Depending on the type of work its being used for, Tadus claims the tractor’s battery will last from five to 10 hours. On fast charging mode, the battery will charge to 80% in one hour, and 100% in 1.5 hours.
The cab is sourced from the 400 series Claas offering, while the transaxles are sourced from Carraro and the motors are sourced from Bosch Rexroth. The tractor has a 5,000kg rear lift capacity, a top speed of 40km/h and will be priced somewhere in the region of €300,000.
Tadus explained that the twin battery pack in this tractor is costing €90,000.
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