Honestly, when I saw Mahindra’s new Alternate Fuel tractors at Agrovision 2025, I had a mixed feeling. On one hand, they looked sleek and futuristic, but my mind kept asking “Will these really meet the farmers’ real needs or is it just a marketing show?”
To be frank, in the past ten years, I’ve witnessed several Mahindra tractor launches. I remember last time with the XUV Electric tractor, the company claimed a 400 km range, but in the real fields, it barely went beyond 280 km. This time too, the company is saying these tractors can run on both petrol and CNG, yet I had some doubts.
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The Gap Between Tech and Real-World Use
Sure, these tractors come with technologies like bio-CNG and ethanol blending. And yes, their displays and touch interfaces look modern. But the thing is if the software glitches, it could become a headache for farmers. I personally went to a Mahindra dealer once, and a small bug was preventing the tractor’s GPS from working. The dealer fixed it immediately, but I still remember the farmer being a bit frustrated.
I always take claims about range and power with a pinch of salt. The company says this tractor has 50 HP. Fine, but in the fields, especially on rough terrain, I remembered older models that showed the same HP but struggled with tilting and torque.
The Importance of Farmer Experience
A small anecdote at Agrovision, I spoke to a middle-aged farmer. He said Straight up even if the petrol-CNG tractor seems good, you’ll have to check maintenance and parts availability. True words. New technology alone isn’t enough.
Another thing from my experience: Mahindra’s customer support is generally strong. But yes, sometimes software updates get delayed. I remember the scene when an EV tractor update patch didn’t arrive for two months, and even the dealer was confused.
Overall, My Take
Honestly, Mahindra’s Alternate Fuel tractor is a step in the right direction. It’s modern and environmentally friendly. But real-world farm testing and maintenance are a different story. Farmers’ challenges aren’t that easy to solve. And yes, there’s always a gap between market hype and real performance.
Simply put, these tractors point towards the future, but there are still practical challenges. Range, fuel flexibility, software reliability, and parts availability these are all things every farmer should consider.
I hope next time Mahindra comes with some ground-level feedback so that these tractors aren’t just for showcase, but truly helpful in the fields.