Yanmar reveals e-X1 for zero emission agriculture

Yanmar Agribusiness (Yanmar AG), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has revealed its e-X1 concept compact electric agricultural machine at a stakeholder event, aiming for “market monitoring” or release from 2025 then mass production after testing.

The machine can accommodate various implements such as rotary tillers and grass cutters at the front and rear, enabling tasks like weeding, snow removal, and cultivating.

Opting for crawlers instead of wheels ensures stable operation on slopes and uneven terrain, says the Japanese brand which hasn’t yet released many other details.

“With no driver’s seat, the machine guarantees operator safety during agricultural tasks through remote control,” says Yanmar AG.

“The incorporation of autonomous driving features is also under consideration.”

Yanmar started in Osaka, Japan, in 1912, making a compact diesel engine in 1933.

A pioneer in diesel engine technology, Yanmar says it is a global innovator in a wide range of industrial equipment, from small and large engines, agricultural machinery and facilities, construction equipment, energy systems, marine, to machine tools, and components — its global business operations spanning seven domains.

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