Moonrider 27: An Electric Tractor That Charges in the Sun
GoSun Moonrider 27 is an electric tractor with a 27 HP motor, 4WD, a 24 kWh battery, a 1,100 W solar canopy and a three-point hitch for existing implements.
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GoSun Moonrider 27
Moonrider 27: An Electric Tractor That Charges in the Sun
The GoSun
Moonrider 27 is an electric tractor with a 27 HP motor, 4WD and a standard rear
PTO, built for farms, vineyards, homesteads, campuses, estates and properties
of 5 to 50 acres. It produces no tailpipe emissions or exhaust fumes, so it can
be used in barns, greenhouses and around food. Operation is quiet, the controls
are smooth and intuitive, and strong low-speed torque reduces operator fatigue.
With no fuel to buy, no oil changes and fewer filters and belts, running costs
stay low.
How the Electric Tractor Works
The
tractor has a rated power of 27 HP (20 kW) and 4WD, with PTO horsepower of 22.8
HP (17 kW). A 24 kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery, selected for long
cycle life, stable chemistry and durability in farm conditions, gives an
estimated runtime of about 5 hours, depending on load and how hard the tractor
is worked. The constant-mesh gearbox has 9 forward and 3 reverse speeds, and
the drivetrain uses a dry single clutch, oil-immersed brakes and mechanical PTO
engagement. Mobile app access, geofencing and GPS tracking are included.
Two Ways to Charge
The 1,100
W solar canopy sits above the operator and charges the battery directly from
sunlight. After parking in a sunny spot in a field, barnyard or driveway,
opening the panels takes about a minute, and the panels then convert daylight
into power for the battery. One day of sun provides about 1.5 hours of runtime.
Plugging into 220V AC is the faster option, taking about 2.5 hours to go from
20% to 80%, although charge time depends on the charger used.
Works With Existing Implements
A
standard rear PTO with 540 and 540E speeds and a three-point hitch let the
tractor run existing implements without special adapters. The hitch lift
capacity is 750 kg (1,653 lb), and draft control uses two levers with ADDC.
Compatible implements include mowers, tillers, blades, spreaders and trailers,
and the tractor can also haul loads.
Size and Dimensions
The
tractor measures 2,680 mm (105.5 in) in length, 1,040 mm (40.9 in) in width and
2,270 mm (89.4 in) in height, with a wheelbase of 1,575 mm (62.0 in) and ground
clearance of 270 mm (10.6 in). The turning radius is 1.4 m (4.6 ft), and the
tractor weighs 1,095 kg (2,414 lb). Tires are 6 x 12 at the front and 8.3 x 20
at the rear.
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