Kubota has unveiled a concept model of an autonomous hydrogen fuel cell tractor, marking what the company describes as the world’s first public showing of such a machine.
The tractor was exhibited at the “Hydrogen Energy Park” event during the recent Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.
The concept combines two major trends in agriculture: decarbonization and automation. The tractor is powered by compressed hydrogen through a solid polymer fuel cell system, producing only water as a by-product.
Kubota said the tractor is designed to match the output of a 100-horsepower diesel model while eliminating emissions. It is also equipped with autonomous driving and remote operation capabilities, enabling operator-free field work.
The company described the project as a response to both climate change and worsening labor shortages in agriculture.
In a press release, Kubota says: “Since only water is discharged during operation, it is…
