Escorts Kubota launches paddy tractor series for southern India

Escorts Kubota, the agri-machinery and construction equipment company, has announced the launch of Powertrac Shaurya, a tractor for paddy crop, in five variants across the 39 HP to 52 HP range. The company has said that the product will cater to customer demand and unique challenges that farmers face in southern India.

Developed for paddy cultivation, the Shaurya series is engineered for operations in wetland and waterlogged field conditions. It incorporates “cassette-type sealing across critical aggregates to help prevent water and mud ingress during operations and features a sharp turning radius of 3.1 metres to support maneuverability in small and medium-sized field conditions”.

The tractors are equipped with a fully constant mesh gearbox with eight forward and two reverse gears and offer Sensi-1 hydraulic lift in the 1,600–2,000 kg range. An independent PTO lever with double clutch configuration enables controlled operations and supports applications such as baler usage.

A perforated elevated platform for paddy use and protected wiring harness routing inside the fender channel are integrated to support operations in wetland environments and long working hours.

The Shaurya series models are also equipped with an adjustable slider seat with anti-slippery pads.