CSIR and CMERI develop an affordable, compact 9-hp diesel tractor for Indian small farmers.
CSIR and CMERI have developed an affordable, compact tractor for small and marginal Indian farmers, who comprise over 80% of cultivators. The tractor, featuring a 9-horsepower diesel engine, 8 forward and 2 reverse speeds, and weighing 450 kg, aims to help farmers complete tasks in fewer hours compared to bullocks. An MSME plans to establish a factory for mass production, with the tractors supplied to farmers through state government tenders at subsidized rates.
June 28, 2024
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