Technology: Gas-producing farm tests ‘gas’ tractor

The methane tractor is an attractive idea for environment-conscious farmers, offering an 80% reduction in polluting emissions, cutting fuel costs, and lowering their carbon footprint.

New Holland’s second generation T6.180 Methane Power tractor was tested recently by Wyke Farms in Somerset, one of the UK’s biggest cheddar cheese producers.

The methane tractor looks and drives like a diesel-powered tractor, while more than complying with the current Tier 4B emissions legislation (thanks to fitting a small three-way catalytic converter).