Tafe enters the Specialized category with a fully electric machine, offering continuous power of 20kW and peak power of 32.5kW, while torque figures max out at 130Nm, with 105Nm available continuously.
The company states a runtime of about 4hrs, with a standard charging time from 20% up to 80% in 3hrs, which can be reduced to 1hr when using a fast DC charger.
To minimise power losses, the powertrain has been split to provide independent power to the wheels, the pto and the hydraulic system. This means that the pto and hydraulics will continue running at the correct level, regardless of ground speed, all controlled from an in-cab joystick. The transmission has a single range in both forward and reverse, with a top speed of 27kph.
The open centre hydraulics system is split, offering 9 litres/min for the 739kg capacity linkage and 9 litres/min for the two double-acting spool valves. An additional 4.5 litres/min is available for the steering system.
Front and rear ptos can be specified, both with a fully variable speed range (up to 580rpm at the rear, and 1,000rpm at the front).
It can be linked to the Tafe Terra system, which is said to have a user-friendly onboard and offboard interface, with scalable features starting with simple task management and extending to a full farm management system, with the possibility for smart implements to connect to and control the tractor during operation.
While it is designed to fit Tafe machines, it is brand agnostic and can be fitted to any make of tractor. Not only that, but it can be integrated with third party software for a full overview of farm data, and is open source, with the hope that other precision farming technology companies will link to the system.