CTS 20kW OBC Solution for Electric Tractors and Smart Agricultural Machinery

As the global agriculture industry shifts towards "Green & Precision Farming," a prominent agricultural equipment OEM sought to electrify their flagship series of high-performance tractors and autonomous harvesters. These machines operate on High-Voltage Battery Systems to handle heavy-duty tasks such as plowing and large-scale seeding, requiring a charging core that is as tough as the machinery itself.

• Environmental Extremes: Exposure to dense dust, organic fertilizers, high humidity, and intensive jet-washing.
• Extended Duty Cycles: During harvest seasons, machinery must operate nearly 24/7 with minimal downtime.
• Thermal Management: Outdoor charging under direct sunlight requires a highly efficient cooling strategy to prevent power derating.
• Power Stability: Compatibility with various rural power grids and stable communication with the vehicle's BMS.

CTS deployed an Automotive-Grade 20kW Liquid-Cooled On-Board Charger (OBC), optimized for the unique vibrations and environmental stresses of field operations.

• 20kW High-Power OBC Unit.
• Ultimate Protection: IP67-rated sealing ensures the internal electronics remain untouched by dust, mud, or chemical exposure.
• Active Liquid Cooling: Provides superior thermal stability, allowing for sustained 20kW output even in high-temperature outdoor environments.
• Smart Farming Integration: Advanced CAN communication supports remote diagnostics and intelligent charging management, aligning with modern autonomous farming ecosystems.

• Sustainable Productivity: Enables zero-emission operation, supporting "Green Agriculture" initiatives and compliance with stricter environmental regulations.
• Significant Opex Reduction: Transitioning from diesel to electric reduces fuel and maintenance costs by up to 60-70% over the equipment's lifecycle.
• Heavy-Duty Reliability: Designed for a maintenance-free service life, ensuring the machinery is ready when the harvest window opens.
• High-Voltage Efficiency: Specifically engineered to complement modern High Voltage Battery Systems, ensuring maximum energy transfer and battery longevity.

Reliable Power for the Modern Farm.
Contact CTS to explore how our IP67 liquid-cooled OBCs are redefining reliability in electric agricultural machinery.