Compact Tractor 4.0

Compact Tractor 4.0: final workshop in Viterbo on innovation, safety and energy for the agriculture of the future

On 29 May 2026, at 11:00 a.m., the “N. Lupori” Teaching and Experimental Farm of the University of Tuscia, located in Strada Riello s.n.c., Viterbo, will host the final workshop of the Compact Tractor 4.0 project. The event will present the results of a research project aimed at developing a low-profile, compact tractor prototype with electrified propulsion and Agriculture 4.0 technologies. The project is part of the INAIL BRiC 2022 ID-03 Collaborative Research Call and involves the University of Tuscia, INAIL, the University of Milan and Niccolò Cusano University.

The project addresses a major safety issue in agriculture: tractor rollover, one of the leading causes of fatal accidents in the sector. This risk is particularly significant in vineyards, orchards and other specialised crops, where confined spaces, height restrictions and uneven or sloping terrain often limit the correct use of protective structures. Compact Tractor 4.0 introduces a new concept for specialised tractors, combining a compact and lowered architecture with a fixed four-post ROPS structure, an electrified powertrain, 4WD traction, advanced sensors, ECU and BMS systems, and cloud-based machine data monitoring.

The workshop programme will focus on the design principles and technical performance of the prototype, its use in specialised crops, the reduction of rollover risk, the compact and stable vehicle architecture, and the transition from diesel to electric powertrain solutions for Agriculture 4.0.