Escorts Kubota has marked 30 years of its Farmtrac brand in India with the launch of the Farmtrac 6055 Classic ‘Dark Edition’ and two new tractors under its PROMAXX 2.0 range. The Farmtrac 6055 Classic ‘Dark Edition’ is the first all-black tractor in the brand’s history. The 55 HP category tractor is available in both two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions.
The company has also expanded its PROMAXX range with the 47 HT PROMAXX and 50 PROMAXX models. Both tractors are available in 2WD and 4WD variants. Escorts Kubota operates three tractor brands in India — Kubota, Farmtrac and Powertrac — serving premium, entry-premium and value segments. Farmtrac was launched in India in 1995 and now offers tractors ranging from 26 HP to 60 HP.
The Farmtrac 6055 Classic ‘Dark Edition’ is powered by a four-cylinder, 3,682 cc engine producing maximum torque of 247 Nm. It comes with a 2,500 kg heavy-duty hydraulic lift, LED lighting and a heat shield. The tractor is designed for larger landholdings and demanding agricultural applications. It can be used with equipment such as super seeders, laser levelers, reversible mould board ploughs, rotavators and harrows. It is also suitable for heavy haulage operations.
The new PROMAXX 2.0 models use Farmtrac’s 3,514 cc High Torque engine, which delivers up to 230 Nm of torque. Both tractors feature a 12 forward and three reverse gearbox, along with an optional creeper speed and a flat platform designed to provide greater operator space.
Nikhil Nanda, Chairman and Managing Director, Escorts Kubota, said the new products are part of the company’s plan to strengthen its tractor portfolio through products designed around specific farming applications. “Farmtrac has completed three decades in India, and the brand continues to anchor our position across key horsepower categories,” Nanda said.
Akira Kato, Deputy Managing Director, said the 41-50 HP segment remains the largest part of India’s domestic tractor market. He noted that demand is increasingly moving towards 4WD tractors and models offering higher torque for more demanding farm operations.
Neeraj Mehra, Chief Officer, Tractor Business Division, said farmers are increasingly looking for tractors that combine performance with comfort, technology and modern styling. The company said the PROMAXX 2.0 models address this demand through their High Torque engines, creeper speed option and spacious platforms, while the 6055 Classic ‘Dark Edition’ combines the same focus on performance with a distinctive black design.
Escorts Kubota is an engineering company with more than 80 years of experience in agricultural and construction equipment. Its product portfolio includes Kubota, Farmtrac and Powertrac tractors, along with agricultural machinery and construction equipment.
