Power Tiller Leadership and Smallholder Mechanization
VST is the undisputed pioneer in India's power tiller industry, providing walking two-wheel tractors tailored for small and marginal landholders.
Powered by heavy-duty 13 to 16 HP diesel engines with direct rotary tillers, VST power tillers operate in narrow terraced plots and muddy paddy fields where large tractors cannot enter.
- Power Tiller Models: VST 130 DI and 165 DI power tillers powered by fuel-efficient single-cylinder direct-injection diesel engines
- Multipurpose Utility: Capable of dryland tilling, wet puddling, water pumping, trailer haulage, and operating stationary threshers
- Wetland Puddling: High flotation steel cage wheels allow rapid puddling of waterlogged paddy basins without soil hardpan damage
Compact 4WD Tractors for Horticulture
In addition to power tillers, VST manufactures specialized compact 4WD tractors (VST Shakti series) from 18 to 30 HP.
Their narrow track widths and high ground clearance make them ideal for inter-row intercultural operations in sugarcane, cotton, and vineyards.
- Compact 4WD Drive: Delivers balanced traction across slippery inter-row orchard rows with minimal soil compaction
- Narrow Track Width: Enables seamless navigation through tight grape trellis lines, pomegranate orchards, and vegetable beds
- Implement Match: Compatible with mini rotavators, orchard air-assisted mist blowers, and single-bottom furrowers
Subsidies, Dealership Support, and Corporate Profile
Listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE: VSTTILLERS), the company maintains a robust manufacturing and service footprint across India.
VST machinery qualifies for government subsidies under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) across all states.
- SMAM Subsidy: Subsidies up to 40% to 50% available for power tillers and compact tractors through state DBT portals
- Pan-India Service: Extensive rural dealer network ensuring genuine spare parts availability and skilled local technicians
- Low Running Cost: Low fuel consumption and straightforward mechanical design ensure low operating expenses per acre
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Common questions
What is VST Tillers Tractors best known for?
VST Tillers Tractors is best known as India's leading manufacturer of agricultural power tillers and compact 4WD orchard tractors.
What horsepower are VST power tillers?
Popular VST power tillers typically range from 13 HP to 16 HP, powered by direct-injection single-cylinder diesel engines.
Are VST power tillers eligible for government subsidies?
Yes, VST power tillers are approved under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) for state DBT capital subsidies.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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