Core machinery portfolio and configurations
- Power tillers: VST Shakti power tillers (13 HP to 16 HP) featuring robust diesel engines, multi-speed rotary tines, and lightweight chassis for wet paddy puddling.
- Compact tractors (18 HP to 30 HP): 4WD small tractors engineered with narrow track widths for vineyard, sugarcane, and orchard inter-cultivation.
- Specialized attachments: Compatible with rotary tillers, seed drills, water pumps, ridge makers, and trailing sprayers.
Wet paddy puddling and orchard performance
VST power tillers and compact tractors excel in wetland rice puddling because their high power-to-weight ratio prevents them from getting stuck in deep mud where heavy conventional tractors struggle. Their narrow wheel track allows fruit and vegetable growers to weed and spray between tightly spaced crop rows without damaging plants.
Maintenance and government subsidies under SMAM
- Clean the oil-bath air filter regularly and inspect rotary tiller blades for wear and tear.
- Service engine oil and transmission fluids according to the operator manual schedule.
- Eligible for 40% to 50% purchase subsidies for individual farmers (up to 50% for small, marginal, SC/ST, and women farmers) under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM).
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Common questions
What is VST most famous for in Indian agriculture?
VST is renowned as India's leading manufacturer of power tillers (VST Shakti), widely used for puddling rice paddies and tilling hilly terrace lands.
Are VST compact tractors suitable for rotavator operations?
Yes, VST 4WD compact tractors easily power 3-foot to 4-foot rotavators in horticulture orchards and vegetable gardens.
How can small and marginal farmers get subsidies on VST equipment?
By registering on the central agricultural mechanization portal (agrimachinery.nic.in) or their state agriculture department mechanization DBT portal.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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