Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Engineering Science 2025 (iCAST-ES 2025)

The Conceptual Design of JUARA Tractor: Automation Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture Efficiency

Authors
Arif Ainur Rafiq1, Oto Prasadi1, *, Ganjar Ndaru Ikhtiagung1, Dwi Sahidin1, Fajar Hidayanto1, Kukuh Muhammad1, Meta Aquarista Galia1
1Politeknik Negeri Cilacap, Cilacap, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: oto.prasadi@pnc.ac.id
Corresponding Author
Oto Prasadi
Available Online 31 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-926-1_83How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Agricultural automation; Conceptual design; Indonesian agriculture; JUARA tractor; Smallholder agriculture; Sustainable technology
Abstract

This article presents the conceptual design of the JUARA (Joint Utility Agriculture Remote Automation) tractor research, which was developed to address Indonesia’s agricultural modernisation challenges. The novelty of this research lies in integrating remote automation into a modular tractor design tailored explicitly for smallholder Indonesian farmers. The JUARA tractor features a compact, efficient, multifunctional platform with an electric-powered modular design and integrated remote automation for sustainable farming practices. The systematic engineering design methodology included literature review and conceptual development encompassing mechanical, electrical, and control systems. The modular chassis incorporates an electric drivetrain, replaceable battery packs, and standardised attachment mechanisms compatible with Indonesian agricultural tools. The electrical system integrates efficient motors and sensor networks (GPS, soil moisture, environmental sensors) supported by renewable-ready power management. The control system enables real-time remote operation via mobile interfaces and autonomous task execution. Key advantages include zero emissions, reduced labour demands, precision farming, and affordability through decentralised village-level manufacturing. This conceptual design represents a significant innovation in addressing the challenges of Indonesia’s smallholder agriculture.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Engineering Science 2025 (iCAST-ES 2025)
Series
Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date
31 December 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-926-1
ISSN
2352-5401
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-926-1_83How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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