REESINK Ireland introduced the first fully electric tractor to the Irish market. The FT25G made by Farmtrac, has all the benefits of a regular tractor plus the green credentials. Tomás Cooney, general manager at Reesink Ireland, says its compact size, low noise levels and zero emissions will appeal to many.

“We have had very positive feedback from our colleagues in Reesink UK, who were appointed importers in 2019. It will be a very interesting proposition for stud farms, nurseries, local authorities, sports pitches and golf courses because of its unique qualities.”

The electric tractor is fully chargeable in five hours from a domestic socket and runs for six hours. It is powered by a replaceable 72v lithium-ion battery and has a three-range constant mesh transmission. The tractor also has hydrostatic power steering and a lifting capacity of 450kg at hitch point.

Productivity

Cooney says this tractor proves that productivity won’t be affected by going green: “We are already seeing a high level of interest in this model from our current customer base, which is not surprising given the increasing level of interest in general in electric vehicles.”