The Challenge: Maintaining the Legacy, Replacing the Engine
Emission-free Farming
Rotink Engineering, a leader in mechanization with nearly 50 years of experience, faced a unique challenge. A customer wanted to electrify a New Holland Boomer 25, a tractor known for its compact power and reliability. The goal was to replace the diesel engine with a fully electric drivetrain while keeping the original frame, dashboard, and the “feel” of a authentic New Holland machine.
“For us, the biggest challenge was to fit all the electric components into the original frame,” explains Dylan De Lange, Project Manager at Rotink Engineering. “The new electric compartments work together with the original dashboard and back end. When a customer sees it, they still think it’s an original New Holland tractor.”
The Solution: A Modular and Reliable Core
To achieve this, Rotink partnered with AES and MG Energy Systems. The heart of the eBoomer is a robust 96V system, powered by MG’s high-performance LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries.
The system integration features:
- MG LFP 24V Batteries (96V): Providing high energy density in a compact form factor.
- MGMaster LV BMS: The intelligent “brain” that ensures safety, longevity, and optimal performance.
- SmartLink MX: For seamless communication and system monitoring.
- Parker Electric Motor & Inverter: Delivering water-cooled, reliable power.
Overcoming “Range Anxiety” with Innovation
For many farmers, the jump to electric brings a common fear: Will it last the whole day?
Rotink and MG addressed this head-on with two key strategies:
- The External Switch Package: While the tractor has an internal battery pack for standard work, Rotink developed an “external switch package” for power-intensive groundwork. This allows for hot-swapping batteries, ensuring the machine stays in the field as long as the work requires.
- Smart Charging Integration: “If you plan your breaks well—like a 30-minute coffee break—you can charge the vehicle throughout the day,” says Dylan. “With two and a half hours, they are completely full. It’s a different approach to work, but it brings a huge advantage to emission-free farming”
More Than Just a Prototype: Scaling to Series Production
What started with the Boomer 25 has quickly expanded. Thanks to the modularity of the MG system and the technical expertise of AES, Rotink is now busy with the Boomer 40 and Boomer 60. The transition from a successful prototype to series production was made simple by the “plug-and-play” nature of the MG components.
The result isn’t just a quieter machine; it’s a better one. “The electrical version is a lot quieter and has a more flat performance than diesel,” Dylan notes. “It accelerates faster, there’s no diesel smell, and it’s a much better environment for the operator.”
The Verdict: No Looking Back
Is the agricultural sector ready to ditch diesel? According to Dylan, the answer is a resounding yes. “Once our customers experience the silence and the instant power of the eBoomer, switching back to diesel simply isn’t an option. They never look back.”
With the combined expertise of Rotink, AES, and MG Energy Systems, the future of the farm is silent, powerful, and completely emission-free.
Key System Specifications
- Vehicle Base: New Holland Boomer 25 (Series includes 40 and 60).
- System Voltage: 96V.
- Battery Technology: MG LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate).
- BMS: MG Master LV.
- Communication: MG SmartLink MX.
- Motor: Parker Water-cooled Electric Motor.
- Partner/Wholesaler: AES (Agro Energy Solutions).
- Key Innovation: External swappable battery packages (Hot-swap).
