Electric farm machinery in Australia: what you can buy in 2026

The electric future will make its way to Australian farms, but anyone expecting a diesel-free paddock by the end of the decade is probably in for a rude shock. The ag sector still sits well behind passenger cars, trucks and even construction equipment when it comes to electrification – and for good reason.

Australian farms are enormous, the climate is often brutally hot and dry, and operations run long hours, often through the night. It’s not uncommon to put a tractor to work for 12 hours straight, which is why battery technology has struggled to crack the local ag sector. So far, it’s largely limited to electric UTVs, with no proper electric tractors available here… yet.

That said, the 2025 Australian tractor market fell to the 10,000 unit mark – seven per cent down on 2024 and the lowest in more than a decade – which has OEMs looking for new ways to bring farmers back into dealerships. Electric compact tractors, utility vehicles and specialist machines are part of that strategy, particularly with diesel prices at record highs, and a handful are already available locally.

Let’s take a look at what’s currently on offer in Australia, plus what’s coming next.

CFMOTO’s UFORCE U6 EV is the first fully electric UTV from a major manufacturer to land on Australian farms, launching in August 2025 through the brand’s 80-plus dealer network.

With more than 50,000 units already in the hands of Australian farmers, CFMOTO is well placed to push electric uptake in the UTV space.

The U6 EV is built on the proven UFORCE 600 platform, with a side-mounted motor producing 47hp and 70Nm of torque. Claimed range is up to 110km at a constant 30–40km/h, with a full recharge taking around 6.5 hours. It also offers 800kg towing capacity and a 250kg rear tray payload.

Priced at $23,990 ride-away, it’s aimed at farmers wanting silent operation around livestock, zero emissions in enclosed spaces, and the ability to use the vehicle as a portable 3.3kW power source in the paddock. Early feedback from a Victorian sheep farmer highlighted the quiet operation during lambing season as a key benefit.

CFMOTO backs the U6 EV with a two-year vehicle warranty and a five-year unlimited-kilometre battery warranty.

The Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic has been available in Australia since 2023, sold through Polaris’ local dealer network. However, there’s a catch: no 2025 or 2026 update has been released, so current stock remains the 2024 model.

It was the first electric UTV to reach the local market and remains one of the most capable, with a 110hp electric powertrain producing 190Nm of torque – which Polaris claims is double that of any other UTV.

Two variants are offered: the Premium with a 14.9kWh battery and up to 72km of range, and the Ultimate with a 29.8kWh battery and up to 128km. Both share a 1134kg towing capacity and feature Eco+, Standard and Sport drive modes. Charging is via a standard wall outlet.

Available in three-seat configuration only, the Kinetic is backed by a three-year electric powertrain warranty and five-year battery coverage.

John Deere has been selling electric Gators in Australia for years, with the Gator TE 4x2 Electric serving as the workhorse of the lineup.

It’s a 48-volt utility vehicle aimed more at lifestyle blocks, vineyards, golf courses and groundskeeping than large-scale farming, and is available through Deere’s dealer network.

Output is modest at 6hp, with a top speed of 25km/h and runtime of around eight hours. Features include regenerative braking, hill-descent control and an onboard charger compatible with standard outlets, while Australian models include an occupant protective structure (OPS).

Launched locally in October 2024, the Z370R is John Deere’s first fully electric residential zero-turn mower.

While not strictly a farm machine, it’s relevant for lifestyle farmers and anyone maintaining a few acres around sheds and homesteads.

Built on the same chassis as the petrol-powered Z300 series, it runs a 3.2kWh sealed lithium-ion battery capable of mowing up to 1.6 hectares (two acres) per charge. Recharge time is around six hours.

The battery is IP66-rated, meaning it can be hosed down or stored outdoors. Two deck sizes are available – 42-inch (107cm) and 48-inch (122cm) – with pricing from around $15,000 and a five-year/200-hour battery warranty.

The pipeline of electric farm machinery is far broader than what’s currently available, with several major brands working towards launches over the next few years.

Could the current oil crisis accelerate this? Possibly, but there’s no indication of timelines shifting just yet.

John Deere announced an autonomous battery-electric tractor for Australia back in 2022, targeting a 2026 launch.

Designed for horticulture, it’s expected to match the size and capability of Deere’s 5M-series diesel tractors (90–120hp). Local prototype testing has taken place, but exact timing is still unclear.

The company’s broader electrification strategy leans heavily on its 2022 majority acquisition of Austrian battery specialist Kreisel, along with its Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) technology on larger 8 and 9 Series tractors. While EVT isn’t a full battery-electric solution, it’s another step towards driveline electrification across the range.

For Australian farmers keen on an electric Deere, this is still the one to watch.

Fendt’s e100 Vario series is one of the most advanced electric tractor programs from a major European OEM, with series production underway at its Marktoberdorf plant since the second quarter of 2025.

The range includes the narrow-gauge e107 V Vario for vineyards and orchards, alongside the standard-width e107 Vario for more general farm work.

Both models use a 100kWh battery driving Fendt’s Vario CVT transmission via an electric motor, with peak output of 90hp. Claimed operating time sits between four and seven hours in light-duty work, dropping for more demanding tasks.

Initial rollout has focused on European markets including Germany, Norway and the Netherlands, with expansion continuing through 2025.

There’s no confirmed Australian launch yet, but with parent company AGCO identifying Australia and New Zealand as growth markets, it’s a realistic prospect in the medium term.

New Holland debuted its T4 Electric Power tractor in late 2022, developed in conjunction with Monarch Tractor.

The production model delivers 55kW (74hp) of continuous power, 4WD capability and a top speed of 40km/h, with up to a full day’s operation depending on the job.

It also features fast-charging capability, onboard electrical outlets to power tools, and compatibility with traditional implements, allowing it to slot into existing farm setups more easily than some earlier electric concepts.

Monarch Tractor’s MK-V has been one of the most talked-about electric tractors globally, combining electrification, autonomy and a suite of data-driven farm management tools.

The MK-V produces 40hp continuous and 70hp peak, with a claimed runtime of up to 14 hours depending heavily on the task, and supports charging via a J1772 port.

Its standout feature is driver-optional autonomy, with cameras and AI enabling pre-programmed tasks or “Shadow mode”, where the tractor follows a worker on foot.

Monarch had previously flagged Australia and New Zealand as expansion markets, but recent financial challenges have cast serious doubt over its global rollout.

At this stage, the likelihood of a Monarch-branded tractor arriving in Australia in the near term appears low.

Electric farm machinery in Australia today is still dominated by smaller equipment, with UTVs and mowers leading the charge.

What’s missing is anything resembling a properly sized electric tractor capable of handling the long hours and heavy workloads typical of Australian farming.

The pipeline is real, and the next three to five years should bring a meaningful expansion of electric offerings across compact and specialty segments. But for now, the big end of town remains firmly diesel-powered.

The challenge for OEMs is matching Australian duty cycles and operating demands. Four to seven hours of runtime might be fine for a mower or vineyard tractor, but it’s a tougher sell for machines expected to run 12 to 16-hour days during seeding or harvest.

Technologies like fast charging, swappable batteries, hybrid systems and range extenders are all likely to play a role in bridging that gap.

For now, Australian farmers looking to go electric will need to start small – and wait for the bigger gear to catch up.