In Pictures: GoSun and Moonrider Debut Solar-Charging Electric Farm Tractor

Conventional diesel tractors still dominate row-crop work like this peanut harvest, the market GoSun and Moonrider aim to disrupt.

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The Moonrider 27 targets small farms that rely on machines like this one tilling hillside fields at dusk.

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Electric tractors have struggled to gain traction in North America, where rural charging infrastructure remains sparse.

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Moonrider, an Indian manufacturer, brings its agricultural expertise to the partnership with GoSun.

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The Moonrider 27 promises up to five hours of runtime per charge, enough for a typical day of light field work.

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An optional 1.1 kW solar array lets the tractor recharge directly in the field between tasks.

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Legacy diesel tractors like this one illustrate the equipment the new solar-charging model hopes to replace.

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GoSun and Moonrider are betting that solar charging can overcome the range anxiety that has stalled electric tractor adoption.

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The 24 kWh LFP battery and 27 hp four-wheel drive position the Moonrider 27 for small-scale North American farms.

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