John Deere India, a subsidiary of US-based Deere & Company and a leading manufacturer of agricultural tractors, has introduced its 'smart' tractor, 60-HP tractor model 5060E for the India market. "John Deere is bringing advanced technology to farmers
in India, helping them to be more productive and cost
effective. This new 60-HP tractor model 5060E offers state-of- the-art features that help customers be more productive and cost effective," John Deere VP sales and marketing Narinder Ghuman said.
The model 5060E is powered by a fuel-efficient, three-cylinder John Deere diesel engine- 3029T and is equipped
with power steering and Tilt facility.
"The tractor is also equipped with modern electronics and provides information on critical parameters to the operator through its 5-in-1 multi-function LCD display and an array of gauges and indicators on its dash board," Ghuman told reporters here.
With features like self-equalising oil-immersed disc brakes, side-shift gears, a mobile-charging point, electrical quick raise and lower hydraulic system (EQRL), it is easy to manoeuvre the tractor, he added.
John Deere tractors has a seven per cent market share in India and 16 per cent in southern part of the country.
"The market is growing rapidly and as compared to last year the product sales has clocked a growth of 20 per cent, he said, adding that they are gradually increasing their sales and Andhra Pradesh is a growing market.
Recently, John Deere set up a plant at Vadodara in Gujarat to manufacture micro-irrigation systems. These systems have already been introduced in states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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