VST launches advanced series 9 compact tractors

10 Aug 2023 CW Team

Designed to solidify its dominant stance in the 4WD compact tractor market within the country, the series 9 range of compact tractors starts from 18 horsepower and goes upwards. These innovative tractors have been conceptualised and created at the company's manufacturing facility in Hosur.

Meeting the evolving demands of agriculture, the six new models span a power range of 18 to 36 horsepower. VST emphasises that their series 9 lineup represents the most sophisticated offering in the compact tractor domain, boasting international design elements and technological integration. This strategic approach aims to cater to the burgeoning requirements of mechanisation in diverse agricultural domains, encompassing orchards, horticulture, conventional crop farming, and even non-agricultural sectors.

Antony Cherukara, CEO, VST Tillers Tractors, stated, "The introduction of these novel tractor models aligns with our unwavering commitment to enhance the mechanisation of various crops, thereby contributing to the betterment of the lives of Indian farmers. With the Indian agricultural community progressively embracing advanced and efficient technologies, our series 9 range stands as a pinnacle of cutting-edge versatility and innovation in its specific category."

Notable features of the new tractor series include a heightened platform, a refined aesthetic with projector headlamps, a protective shield against heat, a state-of-the-art instrument cluster, a deluxe seating arrangement, and a remarkably small turning radius. These versatile tractors cater to an extensive array of applications and are compatible with implements such as tillers, rotavators, MB ploughs, ridgers, duck foot cultivators, sprayers, loaders, haulage equipment, threshers, generators, and a multitude of other attachments.

VST Tillers Tractors, a prominent manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has introduced its latest line of compact tractors known as the series 9 ranges. This release includes six distinct models, all set to be available for purchase this month.Designed to solidify its dominant stance in the 4WD compact tractor market within the country, the series 9 range of compact tractors starts from 18 horsepower and goes upwards. These innovative tractors have been conceptualised and created at the company's manufacturing facility in Hosur.Meeting the evolving demands of agriculture, the six new models span a power range of 18 to 36 horsepower. VST emphasises that their series 9 lineup represents the most sophisticated offering in the compact tractor domain, boasting international design elements and technological integration. This strategic approach aims to cater to the burgeoning requirements of mechanisation in diverse agricultural domains, encompassing orchards, horticulture, conventional crop farming, and even non-agricultural sectors.Antony Cherukara, CEO, VST Tillers Tractors, stated, The introduction of these novel tractor models aligns with our unwavering commitment to enhance the mechanisation of various crops, thereby contributing to the betterment of the lives of Indian farmers. With the Indian agricultural community progressively embracing advanced and efficient technologies, our series 9 range stands as a pinnacle of cutting-edge versatility and innovation in its specific category.Notable features of the new tractor series include a heightened platform, a refined aesthetic with projector headlamps, a protective shield against heat, a state-of-the-art instrument cluster, a deluxe seating arrangement, and a remarkably small turning radius. These versatile tractors cater to an extensive array of applications and are compatible with implements such as tillers, rotavators, MB ploughs, ridgers, duck foot cultivators, sprayers, loaders, haulage equipment, threshers, generators, and a multitude of other attachments.

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