First biomethane tractor arrives in Ireland offering an alternative to diesel

The model boasts the same levels of power as its diesel equivalent, while also benefiting from up to 30% lower running costs.

The biomethane tractor on display at the Balmoral Agri Food Show.

With diesel prices taking a further jut north, now up 40% in just a year, it’s no surprise that the first biomethane tractor to land on the island was drawing in a crowd at this year’s Balmoral Show.

New Holland’s biomethane T6.180 tractor, which landed at Larne Port on the overnight boat on Monday morning, is said to be the first of its kind on the island.