In early June, the United States hosted the OECD Tractor Codes Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting at the CNH Experience Center in Racine, Wisconsin, bringing together international experts to advance the development and harmonization of global tractor testing standards.
AEM and the U.S. delegation extend sincere appreciation to CNH for hosting this year’s meeting at their Racine facility. The CNH Experience Center provided an ideal setting for both technical discussions and hands-on demonstrations, showcasing the company’s commitment to innovation and global collaboration.
“Meetings like the TWG are critical to continuously improving the OECD Tractor Codes—ensuring they keep pace with advancing technologies while maintaining global consistency,” said AEM Technical Director, Safety & Product Leadership.
Global Participation, Shared Purpose
The TWG continues to serve as a key forum for international cooperation under the OECD Tractor Codes framework, with delegates representing testing centers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders from across multiple countries.
“Bringing together international experts to work through these technical topics in-person accelerates progress and strengthens alignment across participating countries,” said Travis Tsunemori, U.S. Coordinating Committee Chair, from Kubota North America.
Key discussions were focused on:
- Ongoing updates to existing test codes and reporting procedures
- Consideration of emerging technologies, including electrification
- Alignment with international standards where appropriate
- Continued coordination among participating countries and test stations
Demonstrations and Hands-on Experiences 
Beyond meeting space, CNH supported a series of technical demonstrations and experiences that helped bring key discussion topics to life for TWG delegates. Delegates observed an electric tractor power take-off (PTO) dynamometer demonstration, providing insight into how emerging electric drivetrain technologies may be evaluated within the OECD Codes, as well as a ride-and-drive event that showcased the size and scale of modern agricultural machinery in North America.
