Although there is no timetable for its arrival, Steyr expects the hybrid CVT to be a powerful force when it is actually introduced on farms.
In this report: agritechnicaRealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin and CNH Industrial Business Manager Marco Otten discuss how Steyr plans to put greater power, speed and maneuverability under the command of tractor operators.
In this first public look at the Steyr prototype, Otten said that what makes the tractor a “hybrid” is the combination of a regular 180 horsepower CVT drive, a 260 horsepower engine, and an integrated generator for electrification. It is explained that there is. It also features a newly designed front axle with independent suspension and an integrated electric motor.
“The rear of the tractor remains largely unchanged,” says Otten. “What’s really new is at the front, where the front axle is integrated. And the advantage is that with electrification, you get instant power and instant torque even at low rpm, and the two units, front axle and rear axle, are actually in conjunction with the ability to deliver 260 horsepower to the ground.”
Otten also discusses the tractor’s E-CVT capabilities. This means the tractor is electrically driven with up to 75kW and a low 1,100 rpm. It also maintains ground speed through electric drive without the need for a mechanical connection to the engine.
E-Shuttling also makes maneuvering 41% faster at low engine speeds and reduces fuel usage by 15%. See the full report below.
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