Paresh m Sangadiya,
Mihir D Gajjar,
Sagar M Bechara,
Rishabh Makwana,
- Assistant Professor, Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
- Assistant Professor, Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
- Assistant Professor, Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
- Assistant Professor, Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Abstract
A farmer is constantly searching for methods to make farming easier and use less money or labor. The main factor contributing to the high cost of farming is the use of tractors. Tractors are more expensive due to their high fuel consumption. But technology has intervened and provided an answer. The electrical engineering world’s idea to switch from fuel to DC batteries has made electric tractors more accessible and reliable for farmers. Farming is more economical and convenient with electric tractors. Electric tractors are being investigated as a potential substitute for traditional diesel-powered tractors as a result of the shift to sustainable agriculture. The technological developments, environmental advantages, viability from an economic standpoint, and difficulties related to electric tractors are all examined in this paper. This article attempts to give a general overview of the possible role that electric tractors could play in revolutionizing contemporary agriculture by examining current models, use cases, and market trends. With several advantages for farmers and the environment, electric tractors have become a viable substitute for conventional diesel-powered tractors. The main characteristics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential applications of electric tractors in contemporary agriculture are examined in this review article.
Keywords: High efficiency, intelligent technology integration, low noise pollution, regenerative braking, zero emissions
[This article belongs to Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications ]
Paresh m Sangadiya, Mihir D Gajjar, Sagar M Bechara, Rishabh Makwana. A Review of Electrification Trends in Agricultural Tractors: New Developments, Difficulties, and Opportunities. Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications. 2026; 13(01):17-23.
Paresh m Sangadiya, Mihir D Gajjar, Sagar M Bechara, Rishabh Makwana. A Review of Electrification Trends in Agricultural Tractors: New Developments, Difficulties, and Opportunities. Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications. 2026; 13(01):17-23. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ttea/article=2026/view=236410
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Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Received | 27/10/2025 |
| Accepted | 22/01/2026 |
| Published | 27/01/2026 |
| Publication Time | 92 Days |
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