New Holland Agriculture is continuing its work to accelerate the pace of decarbonisation in agriculture by extending its multi-award-winning T6 Methane Power tractor range with the addition of the T6.180 Methane Power Dynamic Command.
This unique tractor, with a 2.6m wheelbase and 10.5t gross vehicle weight, combines the high performance of the proven NEF six-cylinder natural gas engine with the exclusive 24×24 Dynamic Command transmission developed in-house by New Holland. This raises the bar on efficiency and achieves fuel savings of up to nine per cent compared to the T6.180 Methane Power. New Holland claims it’s a game changer in the sector, offering a significant increase in autonomy and CO2 savings due to the higher efficiency achieved.
The Dynamic Command Transmission, developed following extensive customer consultation and an intensive research and testing process, was designed to offer even more gears in the most frequently used operating ranges, and it’s been successfully introduced on other models in the T6 range such as the T6.180 and the T6.160, as well as the T5 product range.
It features acclaimed Dual-Clutch technology to deliver high efficiency and productivity. The clutches are designed for fast gear changes combined with a fully automated gearbox that always sets the ideal ratio and reduce the need for operator input. The result is high productivity with low operator fatigue.
The T6.180 Methane Power features New Holland’s automation and advanced software that further raise the levels of productivity and efficiency. Automated functions such as the exclusive Ground Speed Management II control package, enable the operator to maintain consistently high productivity through the working day. Integrated Telematics enables the farmer to always remain connected to their tractor through MyPLM Connect and manage their fleet and farm data to maximize efficiency.
New Holland is moving towards providing farmers with the tools to create an “Energy Independent Farm”. To this end, it has invested in a partnership with Bennamann, a UK-based start-up focused on innovation around the collection, processing and storage of methane, with the aim of unlocking circular economy benefits for customers and delivering a local, clean energy revolution.
Biomethane, when processed naturally on livestock farms, exists in abundance and is able to power cleaner, highly-efficient internal combustion engines. The Bennamann solution captures, processes, refines and stores biomethane deriving from liquid manure so that it’s immediately ready for use to create energy for the farm.
