In 1960, Escorts set up the strategic Agri Machinery Group (AMG) to venture into tractors.
In 1965, we rolled out our first batch of tractors under the brand name of Escort.
In 1969 a separate company, Escorts Tractors Ltd., was established with equity participation of Ford Motor Co., Basildon, UK for the manufacture of Ford agricultural tractors in India.
In the year 1996 Escorts Tractors Ltd. formally merged with the parent company, Escorts Ltd.
Since inception, we have manufactured over 1 million tractors.
Technologies
Escorts AMG has three recognized and well-accepted tractor brands, which are on distinct and separate technology platforms.
Farmtrac: World Class Premium tractors, with single reduction and epicyclic reduction transmissions from 34 to 75 HP.
Powertrac: Utility and Value-for-money tractors, offering straight-axle and hub-reduction tractors from 34 to 55 HP. India’s No.1 economy range – engineered to give spectacular diesel economy.
Escort: Economy tractors having hub-reduction transmission and twin-cylinder engines from 27 to 35 HP. Pioneering brand of tractors introduced by Escorts with unbeatable advantages.
International Subsidiaries
Escorts AMG has one international subsidiary.
Farmtrac Tractors Europe Sp.z o.o.in Poland.
We now cater to 41 countries.
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Beyond manufacture, Escorts has made substantial investments towards the modernisation of farm technology. The Escorts Institute of Farm Mechanisation (EIFM) at Bangalore is a unique center where training is imparted in operation, maintenance and repair of farm machinery. It is among the few institutions of its kind in the world. Its programs are aimed at encouraging customers, dealers, engineers, mechanics as well as the field staff of Escorts, towards meeting its objective of enhancing agricultural productivity and improving quality of life in rural India.
Escorts Limited consolidates its market in Uttar Pradesh Registers growth of 22% in tractor deliveries for the quarter ended June 2010
Uttar Pradesh, August 9, 2010: Escorts Limited, India’s leading tractor manufacturer, is upbeat about its sales in the market of Uttar Pradesh. The company registered a growth of 22% in tractor deliveries for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the corresponding quarter last year. The turnaround has been made possible with the launch of a new tractor variant Powertrac 429 (PT429), customer support programmes, increasing points of sale, revamping dealer distribution network and customer focused initiatives. Read press realese
Rohtash Mal - ED & CEO Agri Machinery Group of Escorts Ltd., has been elected as the President of Tractor Manufacturers Association (TMA) for the year 2010-2011.
Escorts launches high range Gensets
Escorts recently launched a high range genset - G40 engine. This engine is approved for 35 KVA, 40 KVA and 45 KVA DG set applications by ARAI and compliant to CPCB pollution norms. In addition to best in class performance ADI technology, G40 is equipped with turbo charger for achieving higher efficiencies and lower emissions.
Escorts launched FT-60 xtra Torque tractors
Escorts Ltd launched FT-60 X-TRA Torque tractor in Punjab and Haryana earlier this year. It is an upgraded version of its FT-60 offering, a more improved model with higher torque making it a powerful version with enhanced features. The new upgraded version of the FT60 has been specially designed with features such as Higher Torque, Oil Immersed Brakes, Power Steering, Multi-Speed PTO & higher hydraulic lift capacity.
FT 690 DT wins Gold Medal for Best Product
Escorts Farmtrac Europe model FT 690 DT (88 hp) was awarded the gold medal as best product in its category during the International Agricultural Fair AGROTECH in Poland. Mr. Artur Lawniczak, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, President- Kielce Trade Fair Organizing Committee and Provincial Governor of Swietokrzyskie Province gave the award to the FTES team.
PT - 439 tractor launched in Srilanka
To boost its presence and gain a higher market share in the South Asian tractor market, Escorts Agri Machinery Group launched the tractor model PowerTrac - 439 - Deluxe in Srilanka earlier this year. Escorts has also signed an MOU with Unimo Enterprises (distributor of Escorts tractors) and H&B Leasing to provide Srilankan farmers easy access to finance.
Rohtash Mal - ED & CEO