Perhaps I'm reading the article too critically. Diesel tractors do not need the PTO to operate cultivation and seeding implements, that I'm aware of, so it would stand to reason an electric tractor wouldn't either. Desi el or electric a PTO will required to operate some crop harvesting implements. Yes in the past their operation was powered by the wheels of horse pulled ancestors. I would have to think their wouldn't be enough time in a 24 hour day for a modern versions of the to do the amount of work powered equipment in a much shorter, but still plenty long,work day. The AC and they hydraulics will need power, perhaps the hydraulics will provide enough heat for the cab during the winter. Certaintly they will be quieter, but hear the chirping birds quit, may be a stretch I'm sure electric tractors will have to be a part of the solution, so it will be interesting to see how they take shape and if over the road electric tractors will be developed alongside them. Doug, N0LKK Kansas USA inc.
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