5 winners from Maharashtra at India’s tractor of the year 2022
Best Tractor above 60 HP: Mahindra Novo 755 DI, Mumbai
Reversible Plough of the Year 2022: Lemken Opal 090 E Hydraulic Reversible 2 MB Plough,
Nagpur
Rotavator of the Year: Maschio Gaspardo VIRAT Rotavator, Pune
Machinery of the Year: Maschio Gaspardo Super Seeder 1, Pune
Launch of the Year – Farm Machinery: Lemken Melior 1/85 – Subsoiler, Nagpur
Mumbai, Maharashtra, July 22, 2022: India’s leading digital marketplace for farmers – Tractor
Junction organized ‘ITOTY’ – Indian Tractor of the Year award in association with CEAT Specialty to
recognize the innovation and hard work of the tractor and farm equipment manufacturers. The
tractor industry is instrumental in the development and modernisation of the farm sector which is
also a part of central government’s dream of becoming a $5 trillion economy. The sector is poised
for high growth on the back of a good monsoon along with demand pick up, and rising consumption.
Maharashtra is one of the biggest state contributing to the nation’s GDP, with agriculture accounting
for a big chunk. Easy availability of tractor, farm equipment is important for the state and national
economic growth.
The third edition of the award function witnessed the participation of numerous national and
international players. The awards were focused on their innovation, new products, and features.
Reflecting its great design and popularity, the best tractor (above 60 HP) was awarded to Mahindra
Novo 755 DI, Mumbai. Reversible Plough of the Year 2022 was awarded to Lemken Opal 090 E
Hydraulic Reversible 2 MB Plough, Nagpur. Maschio Gaspardo VIRAT Rotavator, Pune adjudged
Rotavator of the Year. Maschio Gaspardo Super Seeder 1, Pune adjudged Machinery of the Year.
whereas Lemken Melior 1/85 – Subsoiler, Nagpur bagged the award for the launch of the Year in the
farm machinery category.
The ITOTY jury comprised of eight eminent personalities from diverse backgrounds in Sales, Product,
Marketing, Testing, and Ergonomics from the Tractors and Farm implements industry. The process of
choosing the winners was transparent, it was based on 60% weightage of Jury Members and 40% of
Public Voting.
Mr. Amit Tolani, Chief Executive, CEAT Specialty said, “At CEAT our constant endeavour is to help
farmers get the best productivity out of their farms through our superior products. We are happy to
partner with ITOTY awards which also encourages the spirit of being the best. The combination of
votes by industry experts and consumers ensures that the winners are the ones that have truly made
a difference in farmers’ lives.
Speaking from the sidelines of the event, Mr. Rajat Gupta, Founder of ITOTY and Tractor Junction
said, “Our primary aim is to create awareness and give information to farmers on farm equipment
and other allied products. With ITOTY award, our goal is to award and encourage innovative
products that help our farmers. Indian tractor industry and monsoon are the most accurate
barometer of the rural economy of India. Healthy tractor sales are critical to boosting farm output.
Easy availability of finance, deep distribution network, and innovative product is the key for the
growth of tractor volumes.”
The event witnessed awards in 29 categories across tractor segments. A full list of winners as below:
Indian Tractor of the Year Award 2022
Awards Category Winner
Best Tractor Under 20 HP VST 171
Best Tractor between 21-30 HP Captain 283 4WD
Best Tractor between 31-40 HP Swaraj 735 FE
Best Tractor between 41-45 HP Kubota MU4501
Best Tractor between 46-50 HP New Holland 3600-2 All Rounder +
Best Tractor between 51-60 HP Powertrac Euro 55 Powerhouse
Best Tractor above 60 HP Mahindra Novo 755 DI
Straw Reaper Of the Year DASMESH 517 STRAW REAPER
Reversible Plough of the Year 2022 Lemken Opal 090 E Hydraulic Reversible 2 MB Plough
Smart Farm Machinery Of the Year Shaktiman Cotton Picker / Code by Swaraj
Post Harvest Solution of the year New Holland Square Baler BC 5060
Rotavator of the Year Maschio Gaspardo VIRAT Rotavator
Self Propelled Machinery of The Year Shaktiman Sugarcane Harvester
Power Tiller of The Year VST 165DI (16hp)
Machinery of the year Maschio Gaspardo Super Seeder
Launch of the Year – Farm Machinery Lemken Melior 1/85 – Subsoiler
Fastest Growing Implement Manufacturer Dasmesh
Best CSR Initiative Mahindra, Swaraj, TAFE, New Holland, Sonalika, ACE,
The Classic Tractor Of the Year Sonalika Sikander DI 740 III
Most Sustainable Tractor of the Year Massey Ferguson 241 Dynatrack
Best 4WD Tractor of the year Same Deutz Fahr Agrolux 55 4wd / Solis 5015 4wd
Best Design Tractor Kubota MU5502
Launch of the Year Powertrac Powerhouse Series
Best Tractor for Commercial Application Eicher 557
Best Tractor for Agriculture Farmtrac 60 Powermaxx
Orchard Tractor of the year Sonalika Baagban RX 32
Fastest Growing Tractor Manufacturer Mahindra & Swaraj Tractor
Tractor Exporter of the Year International Tractor Limited
Indian Tractor of the year Mahindra 575 DI XP Plus & Massey Ferguson 246 Dynatrack
