John Deere presents fully electric tractor prototype at Grüne Woche 2026

• John Deere unveils a fully electric 130 hp E-Power Tractor prototype at Grüne Woche 2026, designed for low-emission, flexible agricultural tasks.

• The tractor features modular high-capacity batteries from KREISEL Electric, enabling configurable power and extended operation.

• A new CHIMERO High Power Charger supports fast, reliable charging even with limited grid capacity, enhancing electric machinery usability.

• John Deere pursues a multipath approach to sustainable drives, combining electric, renewable fuels, and efficient combustion engines to meet diverse farm needs.

• The electric tractor is planned for limited market launch in 2027, with full production starting in 2028.

At this year’s International Grüne Woche, John Deere is putting the spotlight on alternative drive technologies and showcasing two innovations in Berlin that mark an important step toward more sustainable agricultural solutions: the first fully electric E-Power Tractor, demonstrated together with the CHIMERO High Power Charger from KREISEL Electric.

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The E-Power Tractor – a completely new, battery electric prototype delivering 130 hp – has been specifically developed for operations where low emissions and high flexibility are essential, such as in orchards and vineyards, municipal work, and livestock farms. Its modular high-performance batteries from KREISEL Electric, which can be configured with three to five units depending on requirements, offer a capacity of up to 195 kWh and enable different machine configurations. The tractor operates emission-free and quietly, requires less maintenance, and promises exceptionally easy handling. Through the John Deere Operations Center, remote diagnostics, charge management, and operational optimization can also be performed. Market launch is planned for 2027 in limited quantities, with full production in 2028 and onward.

With the CHIMERO High Power Charger, John Deere and KREISEL Electric are presenting a charging solution that enables fast and reliable charging even where grid capacity is limited. The system features a 115-kWh battery manufactured in Europe, making it ideal for farms seeking to deploy electric machinery flexibly. Together, both exhibits demonstrate how John Deere is developing technologies that support the practical integration of electromobility in the agricultural sector.

John Deere’s presence at the show also reflects a technology open strategy for sustainable and alternative drives. The company continues to advance efficient combustion engines, expand the use of renewable fuels such as biodiesel and HVO, and pursue electric drives for lower power segments. This multipath approach aims to offer farms solutions that meet their individual needs as well as current energy and climate policy frameworks. Electrification is therefore understood as a complementary option – used wherever battery technology already provides practical advantages.

John Deere is showcasing both innovations at the VDMA joint booth in hall 3.2 (booth number 413) and invites industry professionals to explore the future of alternative drives in agriculture on site from 16 to 25 January.