| TAFE launches new tractors
Tractors and Farm equipment Limited, (TAFE) the Chennai based tractor major, have launched three new tractors for the North Indian Market. The Rs. 2000 crore turnover company, which recently acquired Eicher’s tractor division , is the second largest tractor manufacturer in the country. According to Mr. T. R. Kesavan,Sr. Vice President, Marketing and Product Strategy, TAFE Tractors group, “The Indian farmer today is faces a difficult situation of the cost of farm inputs such as diesel, fertiliser etc. increasing at a rate that is greater than the returns from the crops. Our thrust therefore is to offer the Indian farmer more fuel efficient tractors to counter this problem that they face.” TAFE has launched a number of crop specific and area specific tractors in the recent past such as for use in potato, and sugar cane cultivation, deep puddling in paddy cultivation and for orchard use. The three new tractors launched today, viz., TAFE 2750 Kuber, TAFE 4410 Maha Samrat and the MF 5245 Maha Mahaan are for the farmers of specific areas in UP, Punjab and Haryana and will meet their special needs of the are concerned. The single cylinder TAFE 2750 Kuber in the 27.5 hp range is an unusual combination of being economic and effective in both field and haulage operations while normally most tractors in this range are better suited for haulage only. The new TAFE 2750 Kuber will thus meet the needs of the small farmers, especially in UP who will find it an economically viable option for their needs both in their farms and in the haulage work that they employ tractors for to supplement their income. The TAFE 4410 Maha Samrat in the 44 HP range with its impressive new styling will become truly the “Owner’s pride” with its attractive big looks, most fuel efficient operations in the range and a number of other benefits. This tractor has a convenient Space DTM platform, which ensures effortless fatigue free tractor operations with ergonomically designed controls that make tractor driving pleasurable. The unique OMPFI TM fuel injection ensures optimum fuel supply to the engine and assures economy in fuel consumption. The ComfimeshTM and Smartshift TM systems enable easy on the move gear change that makes this tractor specially suited for haulage and also increase productivity. Other features such as the MDSSTM brakes, CLBTM system, Closed loop cooling system, add to the safe long and trouble free operations of the tractor. This tractor is specially suited for the North Indian market, which demands fuel efficient, dependable and rugged tractors in this medium HP range. The MF 5425 Maha Mahaan in the 54 HP range is meant for the larger farms of Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh and Tarai areas. This is being launched in these areas after a successful debut in the discerning Punjab market where for the past 18 months, it has been received very well. With unmatched fuel and operating efficiency, and high speeds of operation, these tractors are the ideal choice for heavy haulage as in sugar cane applications, where commercial viability and dependable and trouble free operations are critical. These tractors are also well suited for combine harvester and straw reaper applications. According to Mr. T.R. Kesavan, “TAFE is committed to provide tractors to meet the requirements of their customers with cost effective, world class products. As a part of this effort we have launched a total of six new models in both the TAFE/ MF and Eicher range so far this year to meet specific customer needs and will continue to do so in the future. With the launch of these three new tractors from the TAFE/MF stable, we at TAFE have been able to satisfy a majority of the North Indian markets. Our efforts in this area will continue in the future too. TAFE’s products have a well-earned reputation for dependability, ruggedness, fuel economy and above all high resale values. All these new products follow the same heritage and are bound to become the First choice of farmers in the North Indian markets.” For more details: |