- On February 26, 2023, Captain Tractor’s Lion Series was grandly launched at Khodaldham Mandir.
- As promotional offer a lucky draw of every 25 clients will be held and the winner will get a Hero motorcycle.
- The Captain compact tractor’s engine is its heart and manufactured in-house; it has been examined and approved by ARAI to comply with pollution control criteria.
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, FEB 27
With the government promoting mechanisation in agriculture to double their income, offering subsidies, promoting custom hiring centres to be set up for mechanisation and earn throughout the year whether it rains or shines, the tractor manufacturers are going to see an increase in demand in the coming years.
To cash in on this, Captain Tractors, a pioneer in mini tractor manufacturing with advanced technology, have announced the launch of India’s first single-cylinder tractor series, the Lion Series (200DI-LS). It comes in four variants at priced in the range of Rs 3.05 lakh to Rs 3.45 lakh. All state governments offer subsidy for procuring tractors. The Gujarat Government offers Rs 45,000 subsidy to help farmers’ modernisation bid.
Captain's Garjana | Captain Lion Series Launch Event | Live stream Videohttps://t.co/rSxxPiDo2t#captaintractors #event #video #gujarat #india #captainlionseries #minitractor
— Captain Tractors (@CaptainTractors) February 27, 2023
Incidentally, India is a growing market for the tractor industry which sold about 6.36 lakh tractors in FY21-22. The industry is expected to reach a market size of 9 lakh tractor by 2028 as per research. Out of 10 lakh tractors, 1 lakh constitute mini tractors.
Speaking with navjeevanexpress.com, Rajeshbhai Patel, Managing Director of Captain Tractors, said, “This special tractor with brand new features was launched on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the Khodaldham Temple as a symbol of faith amidst the presence of 1,000 farmers. This tractor is designed for farmers who need to work continuously without stopping or slowing down. With this tractor, farmers will have a solution to their daily farming problems. The mini single-cylinder design is prepared in such a way that this series provides the most powerful, convenient, comfortable, attractive looking, safe tractor ever, which fulfills the dreams of every farmer. It requires very little maintenance and diesel usage.”
કેપ્ટન લાયન સીરીઝ એટલે ખેડૂતો માટે સિંહ ની સવારી #captaintractors #minitractors #comingsoon #comingsoon2023 #lanching #lion #lionseries pic.twitter.com/luXYZnagbu
— Captain Tractors (@CaptainTractors) February 26, 2023
Patel further stated that the advanced design has been made so that farmers do not get tired despite working for long hours and can continuously increase their efficiency and perform accurate farming. It is also the most convenient mini tractor for transportation. And, it is compliant with Bharat Stage IV norms and enviro-friendly. Exports constitute 12 percent of its production.
સિંગલ સીલીન્ડર ટ્રેક્ટર શ્રેણીમાં સૌથી વધુ પાવર, પરફોર્મન્સ, આરામ, સુવિધા અને સુરક્ષા એટલે કેપ્ટન 200DI-LS(લાયન સીરીઝ)#captaintractors #minitractors #comingsoon #comingsoon2023 #lanching #lanchingsoon #lion #lionseries pic.twitter.com/c2TpT9w21z
— Captain Tractors (@CaptainTractors) February 25, 2023
On expansion plans, Patel said that the company has acquired land to set up a new unit which will come up in two to three years.
To a query on making of EV version, Patel replied that as of now research and development is going on in this regard. They have to consider the low-cost factor also for introducing EV version.
Executive Director Dinesh Vashishtha said, “Captain Tractor’s Lion Series of mini tractors has many features, including brand new and impressive looks, a 9+3 side-shift transmission, a short turning radius, a powerful single-cylinder engine, adjustable wheel rims that can range from 28 to 39 inches in mesh, a feather touch highly effective hydraulic with a 1,000 kg capacity, oil-immersed brakes, PTO with 540 and 1000 rpm, a rubber mat with a large foot floor, high-gripping rubber pedal pad, illuminated project lamp, and fender handle for easy entry and exit, etc. that are ready to support farmers in every situation. The tractor provides efficient mileage in the fields with extra, mild performance that keeps it to be the demanded machine of the farmers. The choice, preference, and quality of the tractor are highly paid attention to.”
At the ceremony organized at Khodaldham, 200 tractors were distributed to farmers. As promotional offer a lucky draw of every 25 clients will be held and the winner will get a Hero motorcycle.
Captain Tractors has received more than 14 national and state-level awards for research, quality, and entrepreneurship of mini tractors, and its tractors are exported to more than 55 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA. The company has expanded its manufacturing network overseas without compromising on quality standards. Captain mini tractors consume about 40% less fuel compared to other tractors. The heart of Captain Mini Tractor is its engine, which has been tested and certified by ARAI to meet pollution control standards. Compared to other mini tractors and power tillers, the performance of Captain mini tractor is on next level and the company aims to reach every farmer and revolutionize agriculture through mini tractors by the year 2025. It also aims to become the world’s number one compact tractor manufacturing company.
