Home-grown tractor manufacturer, International Tractors Limited (ITL) on Wednesday launched its first hybrid tractor at INR 7.21 lakh, named Solis Hybrid 5015.
ITL has developed the new technology in collaboration with its Japanese partner Yanmar Agribusiness to deliver benefits of three tractors in one tractor, the company said in a press release.
The company claims to be the first tractor manufacturer in India to introduce ‘E-Powerboost’ – the Japanese hybrid technology – in its Solis Yanmar range, and has also patented the related product technologies.
With the launch of the new Solis Hybrid 5015 tractor, ITL aims to further strengthen Solis Yanmar’s position as 4W-Drive tractor experts. The new 50 hp Solis Hybrid 5015 tractor is a customised product that optimises diesel engine power combined with electric energy to deliver sustainable performance and high speed, similar to what is offered by a 60 hp tractor.
The efficient heavy-duty mileage engine of the futuristic tractor consumes fuel similar to that of a 45 hp tractor, thereby reducing fuel consumption and save costs.
Raman Mittal, Executive Director, ITL, said, “We are committed to bringing new-age technologies that exist in developed nations for farmers in India at affordable price. We have further raised the innovation bar in the industry with our Solis Hybrid 5015 tractor, which delivers the performance of three tractors.”
The hybrid tractor comes with lithium-ion battery and advanced motor to reduce pollution and increase farmer’s confidence for increased productivity, said Mittal.
The high voltage tractor battery can be charged with a simple 16 A household socket plug and can be fully charged in less than three hours.
The tractor offers continuous power supply through a synchro-controller and is maintenance-free, claims the company. It also features an auto-charging cut-off function that results in longer battery life and offers ‘charging on the go’ for continuous battery charging when the throttle is not engaged.
The Smart LED display depicts battery level charge in the tractor.
The Solis Yanmar range of tractors by ITL is being manufactured at the company’s Hoshiarpur plant in Punjab.