- In 2021, the tractor won the Apollo Farm Power Awards, for its cutting-edge innovation.
- Small-scale farmers tend to prefer compact tractors, because they are lightweight and allow crops to be handled carefully, thereby reducing damage
- In 2021, VST invested in the US-based Monarch Tractor, maker of the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional smart tractor.
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, JULY 4
The Indian tractor market is expected to grow considerably in the near future, thanks to an increase in farm mechanization rate. Within the Indian compact tractor market, VST Shakti MT 932 DI, a compact tractor manufactured by VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, has become one of the most sought-after products for its performance, comfort, and efficiency.
The right tractor, with the right features, can save farmers many hours of labor. Compact tractors are ideal for small farms because they are smaller, versatile, and less expensive than full-size farming tractors. These tractors improve the efficiency of farm activities since they can handle any task such as mowing grass, cleaning up the piles, and hauling.
VST Shakti MT 932 tractor is one of the most innovative products in the Indian compact tractor market, with over 30 smart and farmer-friendly features. The product was developed in-house by VST Tillers Tractors, who are pioneers in the manufacturing of tillers and compact tractors for over five decades. The tractor was built using the best-in-class global technology and features. It has been customized to match the demanding requirements of Indian farms. In 2021, the tractor won the Apollo Farm Power Awards, for its cutting-edge innovation.
There are many important factors, when it comes to selecting a compact tractor, including the size of the land and the workload. For farmers, looking for efficiency and speed, VST Shakti MT 932 offers 30 Horsepower and four-cylinder engines that generate powerful engine capacity. The tractor is equipped with a fully synchromesh gearbox that makes work on the field easy. It is productive and offers efficient mileage. This machine can turn backbreaking work into quick-turn-around projects. Its hydraulic lifting capacity can lift almost all implements. In addition, the tractor has fuel-saving technology, an ergonomic design, a 1250 kg lifting capacity, and power steering, making this compact tractor one of the most advanced technology-driven tractors in the Indian farm equipment scene.This Tractor is the only one in its segment with a mid PTO feauture enhancing productivity
Mechanization of the global agricultural sector is expected to increase demand for such compact tractors. Small-scale farmers tend to prefer compact tractors, because they are lightweight and allow crops to be handled carefully, thereby reducing damage. Moreover, compact tractors are equipped with small farm implements such as front-end loaders and back-hoes, enabling farmers to complete various tasks on fields.
For years, VST Tillers Tractors has been leading farm mechanization and empowerment of Indian farmers. The company has entered into strategic alliances with Pubert from France for Power Weeders and Zetor from the Czech Republic for tractors, to strengthen its product portfolio and offer world-class technology customized to match the needs of Indian customers.
The Indian agricultural tractor market is the largest in the world, accounting for one-third of the total global production. It is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 8.9%, during the period 2022-2027. While the overall farm mechanization in India is lower at 40-45% compared to the USA at 95% and China at 57%, with shrinking land, water, and labor resources, the focus is on mechanization to improve productivity. VST through its innovative products is doing a lot to improve farm productivity. The company believes in leveraging electric, driver optional, and connected vehicle technologies to offer sustainable, productive, and profitable farming solutions.
In 2021, VST invested in the US-based Monarch Tractor, maker of the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional smart tractor. The two companies entered into a technical partnership for the development of hardware for the first series of Monarch Tractors. VST’s investment will help accelerate Monarch’s expansion and growth plans for the India and Asia market. Electric tractors solve the labor shortage problem in agriculture and improve farmer’s margins by combining electrification, automation, machine learning, and data analysis.
