Fendt e100 Vario: The battery-powered compact tractor for inner-city use

In September 2017, AGCO/Fendt introduced the Fendt e100 Vario, the first practical battery-powered tractor that, under normal workloads, can be used for a full working day without recharging. The relentless demand for this e-tractor from many towns and districts shows the enormous interest in alternative types of drive. At Fendt's open-air stand, FGL. 810/5, the Fendt e100 Vario is showcased as a set of equipment for winter work.

The reduction of dust particles and CO₂ emissions is central to all our futures, and agriculture is no exception. There is always work to be done, including maintaining green spaces, parks and paths, as well as cleaning and winter services; we just need to do it emission-free and as silent as possible.

Against this background, AGCO/Fendt has launched the Fendt e100 Vario, a practical, all-electric compact tractor with 50 kW power output, which can operate for up to 5 hours under actual operating conditions. The energy source is a 650 V high-capacity lithium-ion battery with a capacity of around 100 kWh.

The battery is charged either with 400 V and up to 22 kW via a standard CEE socket, or by a supercharging option with direct voltage. With a standard CCS type 2 plug, the battery can be recharged up to 80% in just 40 minutes. In addition, energy can be recovered thanks to the use of an electric motor.

The efficiency of the battery-powered tractor is increased by a completely new, energy-efficient type of thermal management. A regulated, electrical heat pump performs the task of air conditioning the cab as well as the battery and electronics.

Energy management, including the tractor's battery information, can be monitored via smartphone. In addition, comfort functions, such as pre-heating in winter or air conditioning in summer, can be easily controlled in advance when connected to the mains supply.

The battery-powered tractor can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions. If renewable energy generated on the farm is used, the machine can be operated with a net zero carbon footprint and very cost-efficiently. Maintenance work and costs are reduced, for filter and oil as well as many components involved in conventional technology are no longer needed. Consumables such as engine oil, AdBlue or diesel are a thing of the past.

The Fendt e100 Vario is low-maintenance, energy-efficient, quiet and emissions-free. The power needed to operate the tractor can be supplied by renewable energies, such as biogas, solar power, or wind power, therefore making a significant contribution to combating climate change. At the same time, the high-capacity battery can store excess power and feed it back into the grid.

For local councils, there really is no better option than this battery-powered compact tractor. Thanks to its quiet and emissions-free operation, the Fendt e100 Vario can be used for a wide variety of applications in urban developments and residential areas.