Electra – Fully Electric Self-Propelled Feeder for Livestock Farming
Sector: Agriculture / Animal Husbandry
End Client: Supertino Srl
Project Summary
FACOS contributed to the development of Electra, a fully electric self-propelled mixer feeder, designed for feed distribution in intensive livestock farms.
The vehicle was engineered to operate in indoor environments, ensuring zero emissions, reduced energy consumption, and low noise for both workers and animals.
In 2020, the new version Electra 2 was also launched, featuring an upgraded battery pack designed to ensure greater operational autonomy.
Background
Livestock feeding machines often operate in closed barns, where exhaust fumes and engine noise are major issues.
The client needed a fully electric solution that could replace the diesel version while maintaining the same operational efficiency with lower environmental impact.
Client Requirements
- Eliminate harmful emissions inside barns
- Reduce noise to protect animal welfare
- Maintain diesel-equivalent work efficiency
- Ensure full-day autonomy
- Enable easy charging from single-phase grid
FACOS Solution
FACOS delivered a complete integrated system, including:
NAUTY 900 → liquid-cooled brushless drive system
BatteryPack LiFePO₄ – 742V / 240Ah / 178 kWh → composed of 14 self-heating battery modules of 53V / 240Ah
EPM900 → energy and safety management, with DC-DC converter
CANbus interface for real-time communication with onboard controls
Key FACOS Technologies
- High-performance programmable drive
- Long-range LiFePO₄ BatteryPack
- Liquid cooling for demanding work conditions
- CANbus system for integrated control and diagnostics
Results Achieved
- ✅Zero emissions inside barns
- ✅ Significantly quieter operation than diesel version
- ✅ 30% energy consumption reduction
- ✅ Full-day autonomy under real use conditions
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