Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Pedal powered tractor
About the challenge
[edit | edit source]To maximise human efficiency in 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]- Integral Design
- Contextualised Design
- Ecology
- Green Building
- Seeds, Food & Soil
See also
[edit | edit source]| Authors | Nara Pais |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Global Ecovillages NetworkGEN Africa, GENNA, GENOA |
| Ported from | https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/pedal-powered-tractor/ (original) |
| Cite as | Nara Pais (2025–2026). "Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Pedal powered tractor". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |