New Holland donated two tractors powered by alternative fuels for research on how some farming practices can help fuel the tractors in the future.
The manufacturer’s plant in Grand Island donated two New Holland T6.180s, the world’s first 100% methane-powered tractor, to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The tractors will be stationed at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead where researchers will look at how to convert the working farm’s plant waste and livestock manure into biomethane to fuel the tractor.
The tractors are ideal for farms with biodigesters, which convert plant waste and livestock manure into biomethane.