TADUS – The Battery-Electric Universal Tractor for Agriculture and Municipal Applications
TADUS is developing the first fully battery-electric universal tractor with 100 kW / 136 hp for professional use in agriculture and municipal operations – delivering maximum energy efficiency, reduced operating costs, and a significant environmental benefit.
The TADUS Tractor
The battery-electric TADUS tractor will be the base model of the TADUS fleet.
Our current test tractor is undergoing an intensive testing and optimization phase, while the near-series prototype is being built in parallel. The official premiere will take place at AGRITECHNICA 2025 in Hanover. Starting in 2026, we will begin accepting orders.
*The development of the prototype is supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Technical Specifications
- Continuous power: 80 kW (≈ 110 hp)
- Peak power: 120 kW (≈ 160 hp)
- Battery capacity: 180 kWh lithium-ion
- Battery swap system: exchange in approx. 5 minutes for continuous operation
- Operating time: approx. 5–8 hours, extendable via battery swap
- Speed: stepless from –40 to +40 km/h
- Drive system: high-efficiency electric drivetrain with recuperation and intelligent power distribution
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Significantly lower operating costs: up to 70% savings when using self-generated electricity (e.g., photovoltaics), approx. 33% savings even when purchasing electricity
- Massive CO₂ reduction: near-zero emissions when using self-generated electricity, saving up to 525 t CO₂ over the product’s lifetime
- Energy independence: use of self-produced electricity eliminates reliance on diesel and fluctuating energy prices
- Longer service life & reduced maintenance: up to 50% longer lifespan due to reduced wear
- Developed for real-world applications: intensive testing in cooperation with farmers, schools, and research institutions
Why TADUS?
- Innovative drivetrain: newly developed electric powertrain
- Government-funded development: supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs as part of the “Bavarian Energy Research Programme”
- Strong partner network: collaborations with FH Upper Austria, HTL Ried, and experienced agricultural machinery companies
