E-Horse electric platform: a novelty at the exhibition in the Netherlands

At the recent Future Farming & Food Experience event in the Netherlands, the E-Horse electric platform attracted the attention of visitors. This innovation in agriculture, which combines environmental friendliness and productivity, impressed many people.

The E-Horse was developed by Dutch farmer and breeder Bastian van der Veen from Gesbrug, and the idea was brought to life by the Almelo-based engineering company Boessenkool.

The E-Horse is a lightweight four-wheeled electric platform designed to work with various agricultural equipment such as harrows and seeders up to 3 meters wide. Its maximum speed is 13 km/h and its optimal working speed is 8 km/h. The platform is powered by a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery and solar panels on the roof. Currently, 8 panels are installed, but their number can be increased to 12, which ensures autonomous operation for 6-8 hours.

The E-Horse is controlled by a joystick, and the drive is continuously variable. The lifting mechanism and steering system are also powered by electricity. The only place where lubricant is used is the gearbox of the wheeled engines. Bas-Agro Group LLC delivers spare parts for agricultural machinery to Khmelnytskyi, Odesa, Lviv, Dnipro, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Zaporizhzhia, Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia, Poltava, Kharkiv. The Bas.ua online store sends agricultural machinery spare parts to absolutely all cities in Ukraine where there are representative offices of Nova Poshta and Meest Express delivery services.

The E-Horse weighs only 1880 kg without additional equipment, which is significantly less than traditional agricultural machinery. This reduces the pressure on the soil and minimizes its compaction.

The E-Horse is a testament to the trend towards greener agriculture and the search for alternative energy sources. This development is an important step towards sustainable farming and reducing the negative impact of agricultural activities on the environment.