Greaves launches the Ustad, forays into mini-tractor segment

Greaves Farm Equipment, part of Greaves Cotton Limited, launches its first mini tractor in India - the Ustad. 

The Greaves Ustad is present in the 11-12 HP range of entry-level tractors, and caters to a land holding size of 3-5 acres.

Designed primarily for farming operations, Ustad lends itself to multiple tasks such as haulage, cultivator, seed drill, pesticide sprayer, rotavator etc.

It's powered by a G 600 W II engine with a diesel consumption rate of 1 liter / hr. 

This 4 stroke direct-injection single cylinder motor is rated for a max torque of 32 Nm.

The Ustad has 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, completely sealed waterproof mechanical brakes and a pawl & ratchet type locking arrangement. The transmission comes with a combination of synchromesh, constant and sliding mesh gear shifting with epicyclical planetary reduction gear that is suited to agricultural haulage. The turning radius is 2.1 meters (without brakes). 

The Ustad has a three-point linkage allowing for the attachment of various implements like plough, cultivator and harrow seed drill.