3D Printed Tractor

Using, WAAM, it is straightforward to 3D print a full scale tractor pending availability of a large 3D printing platform. Given wire costs of $1/lb and grid electricity costs of 5 cents per lb of steel deposited, this becomes a cost effective and worthwhile proposition for distributed production.

Industry Standards

• JD 8R 250 hp tractors cost $250k [1] and weigh