CNH’s New Holland brand has been honored with the ESG Award, presented by the Brazilian ESG Association, in recognition of its leadership in sustainability and technological advancement within the agricultural sector.
The company received the award in the “Technological Innovation in ESG” category for its T6.180 Methane Power tractor — the first agricultural tractor in the world to operate on biomethane. This model runs on gas produced from the decomposition of organic waste, offering an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional fuels.
A pioneer in alternative fuels
Since introducing its alternative fuels strategy in 2006, New Holland has been at the forefront of developing machinery powered by biodiesel and hydrogen. This long-term commitment led to the debut of the first methane-powered T6 tractor prototype in 2013, underscoring the brand’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions and achieving its sustainability targets.
Commercially launched in 2022, the T6.180 Methane Power is now available to farmers in Brazil. Its biomethane-based propulsion system delivers substantial environmental benefits, cutting regulated pollutant emissions by up to 80% and reducing CO₂ output by 84% compared to a diesel engine. Producers can also lower fuel costs by 25% to 40%, while still benefiting from performance and range equivalent to a diesel tractor of the same class.
Advancing toward energy-independent farming
In 2023, New Holland introduced the concept of an energy-independent farm, developed in partnership with leading biomethane companies. This model creates a fully integrated ecosystem for producing biogas from organic materials such as animal waste. The system includes a biodigester, biogas purification unit, generator, tractors, and heavy trucks — a pioneering setup in Brazil that is transforming the national biogas sector.
This solution allows farmers to generate and use their own biogas on-site, creating a sustainable circular energy cycle. As a result, farms become more self-sufficient, environmentally responsible, and cost-efficient. By producing their own fuel, producers gain greater control over operational expenses and are no longer vulnerable to fluctuations in the fossil fuel market.
The company received the award in the “Technological Innovation in ESG” category for its T6.180 Methane Power tractor — the first agricultural tractor in the world to operate on biomethane. This model runs on gas produced from the decomposition of organic waste, offering an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional fuels.
A pioneer in alternative fuels
Since introducing its alternative fuels strategy in 2006, New Holland has been at the forefront of developing machinery powered by biodiesel and hydrogen. This long-term commitment led to the debut of the first methane-powered T6 tractor prototype in 2013, underscoring the brand’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions and achieving its sustainability targets.
Commercially launched in 2022, the T6.180 Methane Power is now available to farmers in Brazil. Its biomethane-based propulsion system delivers substantial environmental benefits, cutting regulated pollutant emissions by up to 80% and reducing CO₂ output by 84% compared to a diesel engine. Producers can also lower fuel costs by 25% to 40%, while still benefiting from performance and range equivalent to a diesel tractor of the same class.
Advancing toward energy-independent farming
In 2023, New Holland introduced the concept of an energy-independent farm, developed in partnership with leading biomethane companies. This model creates a fully integrated ecosystem for producing biogas from organic materials such as animal waste. The system includes a biodigester, biogas purification unit, generator, tractors, and heavy trucks — a pioneering setup in Brazil that is transforming the national biogas sector.
This solution allows farmers to generate and use their own biogas on-site, creating a sustainable circular energy cycle. As a result, farms become more self-sufficient, environmentally responsible, and cost-efficient. By producing their own fuel, producers gain greater control over operational expenses and are no longer vulnerable to fluctuations in the fossil fuel market.