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Electric Walk-behind 2 Wheel Tractor

 
Richard Cleaver
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We've had our BCS 740 for about 10 years and it's been amazing - and cheap to run.  But recently I've been thinking more and more about electric. It would be great to hear some thoughts on this.  Does anyone own an electric walk-behind or converted one?

I found one project but not much else.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLPDk1d_ALLQlUc6EenHuE4D80vNx6YM4

Come on BCS - we're waiting!
 
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Here CAd plans to build a unit https://www.thegreensmachines.com/electric-walk-behind-tractor-1
 
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Also checkout the Electric Tractor thread on this site…
https://permies.com/t/88534/Electric-Tractors
 
Richard Cleaver
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L Munro wrote:Also checkout the Electric Tractor thread on this site…
https://permies.com/t/88534/Electric-Tractors



Thanks, I had a look at that.  I'm wondering if much has happened in the 3 years since the last post?

I don't have the time to build a tractor, I'm hoping someone will start offering kits for existing tractors etc.


 
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Here an electric tractor - not walk behind though!
https://solectrac.com/cet-electric-tractor

And an article about up and coming electric tractors.
https://www.hobbyfarms.com/electric-tractors-are-the-future-of-farming/
 
Richard Cleaver
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Thanks, I read about that a while back but I'm gonna stick with 2-wheelers - for as long as I can still walk!


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Philip Jurkowich
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There is a German company making an electric walk behind tractor. Here the link to their website. https://www.koeppl.com/en

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Jonathan Hodges
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I wouldn't count on BCS to come up with something new like that. They seem to let other innovate, then they either buy them out, or steal the design and make a knock-off copy of it. Joel at Earth Tools would probably be the best source of info I know of on this, if there is anything in production meeting the needs you are looking for. /Earth Tools website
 
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Thanks Phillip.  The Koeppl is very interesting.  I'm not sure that it's available yet.  There is not much info.

Good point Jonathan.  Will be contacting Joel. He probably has his finger on the pulse!
 
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Check this out, fresh out of the off-grid factory in Australia!

https://curlysag.com/cyber-clydesdale/
 
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