CNH Industrial has launched its “first” prototype electric robot tractor, the New Holland T4 Electric Power.
The New Holland T4 Electric Power tractor can be operated remotely from your smartphone.
The tractor promises zero emissions, quieter operation than diesel models and (according to CNH) lower running costs. Sensors and cameras help the tractor perform tasks and avoid obstacles.
With a maximum electric motor output of up to 120 hp and a maximum torque of up to 440 Nm, the New Holland T4 Electric Power is the result of synergies between American (Burr Ridge, Detroit) and Italian (Modena) developers and engineers. They also worked with the team at Monarch Tractor, a Californian company active in tractor electrification.
The T4 Electric Power’s 120 hp engine provides enough power to run at speeds of up to 40 km/h, comparable to ordinary tractors. The battery is big enough to cope with a day’s work, say CNH representatives.
Tests
In tests so far, the T4 Electric Power has shown exceptional performance compared to a conventional diesel tractor. Being more responsive to the operator’s commands, it is more aggressive, more efficient and offers greater traction control. Shifting gears is extremely smooth, making for a much more enjoyable driving experience.
It also reduces operating costs by up to 90%, say its designers, thanks to the elimination of diesel costs and associated maintenance expenses. It’s also very noiseless. The noise it generates is reduced by up to 90% and vibrations are also substantially damped.
The T4 Electric Power joins the New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG and T6 Methane Power tractors. enriches a portfolio of products powered by alternative energy sources, demonstrating CNH Industrial’s commitment to sustainable agricultural progress. Among other things, the prototype will also be extended to similar Case IH commercial ranges.
Last Updated on 22 January 2026