Escorts announces India’s first hybrid concept tractor.

NewDelhi: Escorts on Friday showcased India’s first hybrid concept tractor at an event here. The tractor can reportedly run on both battery as well as conventional fuel.

At a time when India is looking at electric mobility in a big way, the concept tractor could prove to be a step in the right direction as far as the rural sector is concerned. The company claims that it can be an eco-friendly and cost-effective option with power of 70HP to 75 HP, maxing out at 90HP with the hybridization option. The tractor has four modes – Hybrid, in which both battery and fuel are used, all-electric mode, ICE mode, in which the tractor runs as a regular machine with internal combustion engine, and plug-in mode, in which the tractor is stationary and connected to a wall socket.

Speaking on the occasion, Nikhil Nanda, chairman and managing director at Escorts, said, “Through our focus on innovation and R&D, Escorts has always strived to make world-class technology-driven products available to the farming and infrastructure space. These smart technology solutions are developed to cut down on emissions and increasing fuel efficiency boost productivity and agriculture output.”