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Evaluate Electric Tractor Technology and Future Prospects

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Is the Electric Tractor Industry Failing? Real Farmer Shares the Truth!

What happens here

Despite the negative news about Solectrac, Josh states, 'Is this a product that I believe in? Yeah, it is a product I believe in.' He highlights the tractor's effectiveness in tasks like mowing and its strength. He notes that the tractor, being solar-charged, has never incurred fuel costs, calling it a 'great machine' and a 'great concept.' He anticipates future advancements in battery technology will make electric machinery even more appealing, with fewer moving parts than traditional internal combustion engines. He concludes by stating that this specific tractor performs its tasks well on his farm.

Goal: Despite the company's issues, Josh expresses belief in electric tractor technology, praising the Solectrac's performance on his farm and speculating on the future improvements and benefits of electric machinery.

Tools and materials

  • Solar charging system
  • Solectrac Electric Tractor

What they say

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don't know is this a product that I believe in yeah it is a product I believe in is electric technology coming forward and getting better and better and better Battery Technology I say absolutely I find this to be a tool no different than an electric drill or a reciprocating saw or or a band saw or anything I see this as another electric tool to get the job done here on the farm I fed the cows all winter long with it basically on one charge this thing has never been plugged into the Grid it's always been charged with a solar system so it's never costed me a dime in fuel it's a great machine it's a great concept but something has gone wrong guys post your comments down there I don't agree with electric technology like this being shoved down our throats and I also don't believe that electric technology like this should be mandated I think that that's wrong I do however think that Battery Technology is going to get better and better and better will selectra pull out of this I don't know I don't know what else to say other than this machine gets the job done it does what it's supposed to do but the company has had a lot of struggles and I think it's mainly due to politics if John Deere makes an electric tractor would you consider it if New Holland makes an electric tractor would you consider it I know that kih already makes an electric tractor would you consider this is Battery Technology in 10 years going to be so good that it makes no sense to burn diesel or burn gas I don't know lots few removing Parts in an electric motor versus a gasoline or diesel engine you guys tell me what you think electric Tractor No Way yuck nah it's a Biden tractor or electric tractor maybe I'm open-minded or give me an electric tractor guys this is not a row crop tractor it runs for about four hours on the battery four four and a half maybe 5 hours tops at full bore at full strength takes about eight hours to charge up you're not depending on this machine for your livelihood you're depending on this machine to get you through the orchard to get you through the greenhouse to work out in your yard do you need another diesel engine to maintain or is this the better decision for you something like this I don't know tell me what you think would you buy a select track tractor after I read that information to you I don't know I can't give you that advice all I can do is tell you here's the deal with mine and it's been abandoned should we continue to use this machine you guys tell me…

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