Popular Farm Tractor Brands and Models in India

1. Popular Farm Tractor Brands & Models in India Khetigaadi

2. Evolution of Tractors in India • India’s traditional agrarian economy has undergone a tremendous transformation with the advent of mechanized farming. Farm tractorshave become indispensable farm machinery for an increasing number of Indian farmers. The principal benefit of farm tractors is that, via different types of hitching systems, they can be harnessed to numerous other farm types of equipment and be put to multiple uses. From ploughingthe soil to planting the seeds to transporting the harvest, farm tractors can do it all, saving human labour, enhancing productivity, and bringing down overall costs. The very first tractors in India were imported by the British government in 1914 for the purpose of clearing bushes and shrubs from degraded forest areas and to use this cleared land for agricultural purposes. While these imported tractors were mainly used in governmental farming operations, they were also made available for hire to landowners that could afford them. By 1930, while the use of tractors in farming still remained limited, an indigenous industry of manufacturing tractor spare parts and engines sprang up in India.

3. Types of Tractors for Farming Farm tractors have come a long way from the bulky, steam-powered machines of the 19th century. Early tractor manufacturing companies like Saunderson, John Deere, and Farmall pioneered modern tractor forms, with four-wheeled tractors gaining a definite advantage over their three-wheeled counterparts. Four-wheeled tractors have a better stability and are therefore less prone to accidents and are safer to operate. They come in several sizes,from large to small, with or without driver’s cabins, with wheels or caterpillar treads, and also with different farming capabilities. After India became independent in 1947, the Indian government placed great emphasis on reforming and modernizing the agricultural sector to pave the way towards food self-sufficiency. More land was brought under agricultural cultivation and more tractors were imported to speed up this task. These tractors were rigorously studied by Indian manufacturers, already well-versed in producing tractor parts and engines, and modified to suit Indian conditions, and, in 1961, Indian manufacturers began bringing out the first Indian-made tractors. Five major tractor producers: Eicher Motors, Gujarat Tractors, TAFE Ltd., Escorts Tractors Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra. Domestic tractor production increased in the next ten years, but tractors still continued to be imported from the former Soviet Union, Poland, Romania, Czechoslovakia, the UK, and other countries.

4. Tractor Market in India Row crop tractors and high crop tractors are used for farming row vegetables and high growing crops. These tractors generally have easy manoeuvrability and treads that can be altered as required to allow them to move between the vegetable rows and the crop rows without crushing or damaging the vegetables and the crops. Huge farm areas can be ploughed, tilled,and otherwise worked on with the help of wheat land farm tractors. Smaller areas and gardens can use general purpose, utility tractors. Indian is one of the largest producers of tractors in the world, manufacturing around 660,000 units per year. The main centers of tractor production are in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, and the top domestic markets are in Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Indian tractors are also exported to other countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and America.

5. Types and Uses of Tractors The modern versions of farm tractors are becoming so fully computerized and automated that a self-driving, self-directing farm tractor that does not require any human intervention may not be unthinkable in the near future. The most commonly used tractors in Indian are four-wheeled, 31 HP to 40 HP tractors. These can be put to multiple agricultural uses, and, aside from their price, this is the main consideration that farmers make in their purchase. Aside from their use in farms, orchards, and gardens, these tractors can also be used to haul produce, goods, equipment, and any other loads from one destination to another. To be able to drive the tractors on roads though, it is necessary for farmers to register them with the transportation department first.

6. Farm Tractors in India Current Scenario Indian farmers traditionally used bullocks and horses for farm work, but tractors, being more convenient and productive, are becoming a more common sight now. Most of the farm tractors used on Indian farms are manufactured by Indian companies for Indian conditions, and these farm machines are characterized by being durable, high-performance tractors that have low maintenance requirements. Affordability is another important issue. Given the available variety of farm tractors, Indian farmers can pick machines that suit their farming needs and farming budget. Even so, Indian farmers usually have to take out loans to be able to afford the tractors. Indian farmers have become more aware of the benefits of farm mechanization and the role of the tractor in reducing farm labour drudgery, making multiple crops possible in a single year, speeding up farm operations, and reducing overall farm expenses.

7. Mahindra Tractors Mahindra tractors began production in 1963 and have since become the most widely used tractors on Indian farms. These tractors range from 20 HP to 50 HP Plus machines that serve different types of farming needs. Mahindra tractors are exported to China, North America, and Australia. Government funding and subsidies, as well as the availability of nearly 95% credit from commercial banks, state land development banks, regional rural banks, and other financial institutions, have made it possible for a growing number of farmers with small-sized and medium-sized landholdings to purchase tractors. With the problem of rising labour scarcity due to increased migration to urban areas, better work opportunities in other sectors, and government employment schemes, having a tractor has become more or less of a necessity for many farmers. Without it, they wouldn’t have sufficient manpower to complete all the essential farming tasks.

8. Swaraj Tractors Future Industry Growth Established in 1972 in Mohali, Punjab, Swaraj Tractorswas the first Indian agricultural equipment company to produce Indian-made tractors for Indian farming conditions. They are now part of the Mahindra Group and manufacture 15 HP to 60 HP tractors. The future of the agricultural machinery market in India will continue to be influenced by the developments in the agricultural sector and vice versa. According to a report titled “Agricultural Machinery Market in India 2017”, published by Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd on the Research and Markets website, the projected growth of the Indian agricultural machinery market by 2022 is expected to reach 769.2 billion rupees. Also expected is an increased demand for more technologically advanced tractors with autonomous features, sensors, air-conditioned cabins, climate-controlled cabins, Internet connectivity, data collecting abilities, and several other capabilities.

9. Escort Tractors In 1944, H. P. Nanda and his brother Yudi Nanda established the Escorts Group, then known as the Escorts Agency, in Lahore. After independence, they moved to Delhi and became the franchisees for Massey Ferguson tractors. Later, in 1959, they began their own tractor production, in technological partnership with the Ursus and Ford companies. Currently, they have production units in India and Poland, and their most popular tractors are Farmtrac, Powertrac, and Escort. These tractors are in the 25 to 75 HP range and their durability and versatility have made them in demand for export to over 40 countries. If you are interested in looking at some of the current tractor models that are being used in India and around the world, please visit the Khetigaadi website and browse through the available selection. It is also possible to ask for tractor demos before you make your purchase, so please get in touch in that regard.

10. TafeTractors In business since 1960, Tractor and Farm EquipmentLtd.(TAFE) is India’s second largest tractor company, manufacturing over 150,000 tractors for domestic use and export. Their tractor brands — Massey Ferguson Tractors, EICHER Tractors, and TAFE tractors — are used in over 100 countries. If you are interested in looking at some of the current tractor models that are being used in India and around the world, please visit the Khetigaadi website and browse through the available selection. It is also possible to ask for tractor demos before you make your purchase, so please get in touch in that regard.

11. SonalikaTractors Beginning as Sonalika Agro Industries in 1969, Sonalika International TractorsLimited have risen to become the third largest manufacturers of tractors in India. They have had technological tie-ins with the French, German, and Japanese companies, Renault Agriculture, ClaasTractors, and Yanmar, Currently, their tractors — Baagban, Worldtrac Series, Orchard Special Tractor Range, HDM (Heavy Duty Mileage) series — are exported to over 80 countries. If you are interested in looking at some of the current tractor models that are being used in India and around the world, please visit the Khetigaadi website and browse through the available selection. It is also possible to ask for tractor demos before you make your purchase, so please get in touch in that regard.

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