Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Culticycle
About the challenge
[edit | edit source]To maximise human efficiency in land cultivation.
Low tech human powered tractors are an efficient, viable and highly ecological means of land cultivation.
Description
[edit | edit source]A culticycle is a pedal powered tractor for cultivation and seeding, built from lawn tractor, ATV, and bicycle parts. With a speed of 3 - 4 mph, depending on choice of gearing and pedaling speed, it keeps the operator fit, minimises soil compaction, uses no fuel, is far cheaper than a tractor and is easily adaptable to specific needs. As a low tech machine it can be built and maintained using basic resources and skills.
Areas of impact
[edit | edit source]Ecology
[edit | edit source]- Renewable Energy & Transport.
- Seeds, Food & Soil.
| Authors | Ernesto Sun |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Global Ecovillages Network |
| Ported from | https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/culticycle/ (original) |
| Cite as | Ernesto Sun (2025–2026). "Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Culticycle". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |