CNH Donates New Holland Methane Tractor To Michigan State Univ. Ag Program

A partnership with CNH and Michigan State University College of Agriculture & Natural Resources allows for the world’s first methane tractor, New Holland T6.180, to be used for educational and research purposes.

Through a new partnership with CNH, researchers and students at the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) will have access to the innovative New Holland T6.180 Methane tractor. A rare piece of equipment, usage of this tractor will further solidify CANR's position as a leader in agricultural innovation, according to a May 7 new summary published by MSU.

On May 8, MSU hosted a training session with the CNH team for the MSU farm managers, farm staff and Burnips Equipment employees. As a methane-powered tractor is technology new to MSU, both MSU and CNH are using this opportunity to provide safety and maintenance training.

The New Holland T6.180 Methane tractor was initially unveiled at the MSU Innovating with Dairy symposium held on Wednesday, May 7, taking place at the Henry Center for Executive Development and the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching & Research Center.

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