Escorts’ arm unveils latest global tractor series
15/11/2017 10:03
Escorts has said that its arm Farmtrac Tractors Europe, leading International tractor producer, has unveiled its latest global tractor series created in cooperation with Studio F. A. Porsche ranging from 20-120 HP, at Agritechnica 2017 trade show for agricultural machinery and equipment, at Hanover, Germany.

Studio F. A. Porsche brings in a unique blend of style and comfort in tractors giving it a complete new look and aesthetics for today's and new age global farmers. Named the NETS, New Escorts Tractor Series, the newest Farmtrac tractors are fully compliant with tier-4 emission norms of Europe and America, and custom-designed with simplicity for unique farm applications at each horse power level.

This includes the flagship NETSwith higher horse power (70 to 90 HP), Compact tractors in 22 to 30 HP range, Crossover tractors for both paddy and haulage applications, and tractors with cabin options for driving comfort. Today at Agritechnica, Farmtrac also introduced tier-4 emission norms' compliant CRDi engines, which hitherto was limited to cars and naturally-aspirated machines that work good for tractors operating in slush.

Meanwhile, shares of the company were trading at Rs 703 apiece, down 0.42 per cent from the previous close at 10:08 hours on BSE.