Chinese Tractor Maker Plans 220-Hp. Autonomous Unit
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Chinese tractor maker YTO is once again gearing up to introduce autonomous tractors. However, it’s unlikely to be available for at least 3 to 5 years. The 220-hp. cabless concept tractor is the latest in a series of experimental, driverless tractors from YTO going back to 2017. At that time, an executive suggested they were aiming to start mass production soon, depending on market demand.
A recent article in the European farm publication Profi, quoted Ziwu Fan, assistant general manager, YTO International, about the process. He indicated the company had completed 3 years of testing with “…a number of autonomous concepts including a 220-hp. unmanned, cabless version,” he added.
Fan said it’s one of several alternative concepts in development, including a 50-hp. electric tractor and a 200-hp. diesel-electric hybrid.
The 220-hp. cabless tractor was first introduced in China in 2021 as the LF2204. It’s equipped with 5G cellular network, GPS, and millimeter wave radar. Features include the ability to simultaneously detect the distance and speed of more than 200 targets. Designed for precision farming, it has an operating error of less than an inch.
The LF2204 was preceded by the ET1003-W 100 hp. cabless tractor. Developed in conjunction with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and others, the electric hub tractor features an 11 1/2-ft. turning radius. The in-wheel motor technology allows each wheel to turn independently, creating the tight turning radius. It uses 5G cellular technology, and in addition to being self-driving, it can be remotely controlled.
YTO was also involved in developing the ET504, a hydrogen fuel cell/lithium battery concept tractor. The 50-hp. tractor has electric lifting and steering motors and an electric driveline. It’s also designed to be autonomous.
YTO is the leading agricultural machinery manufacturer in China. This past year, the company produced around 90,000 tractors in the 300 hp. and under range for the domestic and export markets. YTO exports to 100 countries and regions.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, YTO, (ph 86-379-62799013; am@yto.com.cn; www.ytocorp.com).
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Chinese Tractor Maker Plans 220-Hp Autonomous Unit TRACTORS New Tractors Chinese tractor maker YTO is once again gearing up to introduce autonomous tractors However it’s unlikely to be available for at least 3 to 5 years The 220-hp cabless concept tractor is the latest in a series of experimental driverless tractors from YTO going back to 2017 At that time an executive suggested they were aiming to start mass production soon depending on market demand A recent article in the European farm publication Profi quoted Ziwu Fan assistant general manager YTO International about the process He indicated the company had completed 3 years of testing with “…a number of autonomous concepts including a 220-hp unmanned cabless version ” he added Fan said it’s one of several alternative concepts in development including a 50-hp electric tractor and a 200-hp diesel-electric hybrid The 220-hp cabless tractor was first introduced in China in 2021 as the LF2204 It’s equipped with 5G cellular network GPS and millimeter wave radar Features include the ability to simultaneously detect the distance and speed of more than 200 targets Designed for precision farming it has an operating error of less than an inch The LF2204 was preceded by the ET1003-W 100 hp cabless tractor Developed in conjunction with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and others the electric hub tractor features an 11 1/2-ft turning radius The in-wheel motor technology allows each wheel to turn independently creating the tight turning radius It uses 5G cellular technology and in addition to being self-driving it can be remotely controlled YTO was also involved in developing the ET504 a hydrogen fuel cell/lithium battery concept tractor The 50-hp tractor has electric lifting and steering motors and an electric driveline It’s also designed to be autonomous YTO is the leading agricultural machinery manufacturer in China This past year the company produced around 90 000 tractors in the 300 hp and under range for the domestic and export markets YTO exports to 100 countries and regions Contact: FARM SHOW Followup YTO ph 86-379-62799013; am@yto com cn; www ytocorp com
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