Machinery: New Holland making real progress in methane power

The development of New Holland’s innovative 100% methane-powered tractor is making progress and the second generation T6.180 methane-powered tractor prototype has completed extensive testing across Europe.
Machinery: New Holland making real progress in methane power
Thu, 16 Mar, 2017 - 00:00
Jason Webb

Meanwhile, the first generation T6.140 has begun a new testing cycle in Brazil.

As it celebrates the centenary of its first mass-produced tractor, New Holland took time out of its testing and development schedule to exhibit the latest prototype on its stand at the SIMA 2017 show.

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