TAFE Unveils Electric Hybrid Tractor at Agritechnica 2025

Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) Limited unveiled its electric hybrid tractor, the TAFE EVX75, at Agritechnica 2025 in Germany on Monday, while its EV28 electric tractor secured a position as a finalist in the "Tractor of the Year (TOTY) 2026" Award in the Sustainable Tractor Category. The Indian tractor manufacturer also showcased three new product ranges up to 100 HP in utility, compact, and specialty tractors at the event.

The EVX75 features a 75 HP hybrid powertrain combining an EU Stage V diesel engine with a 400 V electric battery system. The tractor operates in zero-emission electric mode and hybrid mode for high-demand fieldwork. It includes a liquid-cooled high-voltage system, 3-speed transmission with speeds up to 40 km/h, full HVAC cab, electro-hydraulic rear lift, and independent PTO.

TAFE presented three new tractor models at the exhibition. The TAFE 1015 enters the 100+ HP category with a 103 HP EU Stage V engine, 30 F + 15 R Power Shuttle transmission, and 4000 kg lift capacity. The TAFE 6065 Compact Series features a 65 HP Stage V engine with hydrostatic or mechanical shuttle transmission options. The TAFE 7515 GE is a 74 HP orchard and fruit tractor designed for vineyards, fruit farms, and hilly terrains.

The company also introduced TAFE Terra 2.0, which integrates its vision-based guidance system Terra Vista into a unified digital platform.

Dr. Lakshmi Venu, Vice Chairman, TAFE, said, "For over 65 years, TAFE has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, reliability, and quality, earning the trust of customers worldwide. As one of the world's largest tractor manufacturer's with a presence across 80 countries, we continue to innovate with the world, for the world, delivering advanced and dependable solutions for farmers across the globe."

Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director, TAFE, emphasizing TAFE's global strategy said, "TAFE aspires for global leadership in the sub-100 HP segment, the largest volume category in the world. Building a strong global presence is part of TAFE's larger vision of offering smart, accessible, and sustainable mechanization solutions to farmers worldwide, in line with our philosophy of 'Cultivating the World.' TAFE has made significant investments in precision AgTech, smart farming, automation, electrification, and alternate energy technologies, while actively collaborating with start-up and academic ecosystems to develop future-ready products and farm solutions."

TAFE, founded in 1960 in Chennai, India, sells more than 200,000 tractors annually across domestic and international markets. The company offers tractors ranging from 20 to 110 horsepower and operates across 80 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It entered the European market in 2023 with EU Stage V, electric, and concept hydrogen tractors, establishing a network of more than 200 dealerships across over 20 countries.