THE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY OF TOMORROW WILL BE ELECTRIC - PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE WITH GRANIT

Electric vehicles are a familiar sight on the road. Battery-powered drives are already used in agricultural machinery, and it won’t be long before electric tractors are commonplace. Why workshops should prepare now.

Even if some electric tractors still lack the necessary capacity, workshops should be addressing the issue now. Because one thing is certain: the electric tractor is coming. The all-electric farm loader is already a reality for many operations. Battery-powered farm loaders or small equipment such as scrapers are already in use, and these can be powered by electricity from a company's own photovoltaic system. There is also a range of robotic equipment powered purely by electricity and used for local authority operations or for plant spraying. Specialist dealers require special maintenance equipment. We cannot determine when and whether electromobility will dominate our everyday lives, but we can prepare for every eventuality.

Anyone working on high-voltage systems must be prepared

When working with high-voltage systems, the primary objective is to avoid health hazards, workplace accidents and personal injury. For greater safety in the field, the appropriate tools should also be available in service vehicles. The use of personal protective equipment for work on electric and hybrid vehicles operated at voltages of up to 800 V can save lives. An electric vehicle is considered a potential source of danger until it has been confirmed that it is de-energised. There is also a risk of electric shocks due to defective components and past repairs.

In addition to personal protective equipment, GRANIT PARTS is pleased to offer a wide range of high-voltage technology products. This includes wall boxes, mobile charging stations, measuring devices and fully equipped workshop trolleys, to name but a few. For example, the KS Tools PERFORMANCEplus e10 workshop trolley provides the perfect set of tools for hybrid and electric vehicles, and all the tools are within easy reach. The sturdy sheet steel construction with electrostatic powder coating ensures high stability. Anyone working in the field or on the road will benefit from the Hazet tool range in its practical trolley case. The case is equipped with a comprehensive range of equipment from warning signs to screwdrivers and cable shears.