High-Voltage Electrification: Powering Next-Gen Feed Mixers for a European Agricultural Leader

Sector: e-Agriculture / Heavy-Duty Machinery Application: Electric Feed Mixer Solution: 614V 230Ah Integrated Power System Location: Europe

1. Project Overview

As the agricultural industry pivots toward carbon neutrality, a leading European agricultural machinery manufacturer sought to transition their traditional diesel-powered feed mixers to a fully electric platform. The goal was to maintain the high-torque performance required for heavy-duty mixing while ensuring operational efficiency in complex farm environments.

CTS Battery was selected as the strategic partner to design and deliver a turnkey high-voltage power solution that could serve as the "heart" of this new generation of sustainable machinery.

2. The Challenge

Electrifying heavy-duty agricultural equipment presents unique engineering hurdles:

• High Power Demand: Feed mixers require consistent, high-torque output to handle heavy loads.
• Extreme Environments: Exposure to dust, debris, and fluctuating temperatures on farms can compromise battery health.
• Downtime Constraints: For large-scale farming, charging time must be minimized to ensure maximum machine uptime.

3. The CTS Solution

CTS engineered a customized system that integrated battery technology, thermal management, and charging infrastructure into a seamless package.

614V 230Ah High-Voltage Architecture

At the core of the solution is a 614V system built with CTS’s standardized module design. This high-voltage architecture ensures robust power delivery and high energy density, allowing the machinery to handle heavy-duty tasks without performance degradation.

❄️ Integrated Liquid Cooling System

To combat the heat generated during continuous high-load operations, CTS implemented an advanced integrated liquid cooling system. This technology ensures that every cell stays within the ideal temperature range, preventing thermal aging and significantly extending the battery's service life in harsh farm conditions.

⚡ Automotive-Grade CCS2 Fast Charging

To address the need for efficiency, the system utilizes the CCS2 fast-charging standard. By bringing automotive-grade charging to the farm, the manufacturer reduced the charging window to a fraction of the previous prototype's time, making the electric transition practical for daily operations.

4. Results & Impact

The successful delivery of this customized solution has enabled the client to:

• Eliminate On-Site Emissions: Helping the end-user reach their sustainability goals while improving indoor air quality in livestock barns.
• Reduce Operational Costs: Lower energy and maintenance costs compared to traditional diesel engines.
• Enhanced Productivity: The combination of liquid cooling and fast charging ensures the machine is ready for work whenever needed, with zero overheating issues even during peak season.

5. Conclusion: One-Stop Power Solutions

"This project is more than just a switch in energy; it’s a leap in agricultural productivity," says the CTS Engineering Team. By providing a one-stop power solution, CTS helped the OEM bypass the complexities of multi-vendor integration, moving from concept to a field-ready product in record time.

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