Mahindra pushes green farming with alternate-fuel tractors at Agrovision 2025
Mahindra & Mahindra unveiled a trio of alternate-fuel tractors at Agrovision 2025 in Nagpur, marking a major push toward more sustainable farming. The Economic Times
The showcased models include:
- A CNG/CBG tractor, built on Mahindra’s Yuvo Tech+ platform, capable of running on compressed natural gas, compressed biogas, or a dual-fuel (diesel + CNG) mode.
- An ethanol flex-fuel engine that can use ethanol derived from a variety of farm-based sources, such as sugarcane, maize, crop stubble, and more.
- An electric tractor, developed on the lightweight OJA platform, which offers higher torque, lower operating costs, and fast-charging options.
All these technologies have been developed at Mahindra’s Research Valley in Chennai.
Speaking at the event, Veejay Nakra, President of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Business, emphasized the company’s commitment to leading India’s shift toward cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable farming solutions, in line with the government’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
Besides the alternate-fuel models, Mahindra also displayed its traditional diesel-powered 2WD and 4WD tractors under both the Mahindra and Swaraj brands.
Editor’s View
Mahindra rolling out CNG, ethanol, and electric tractors is a big deal, not just because it’s good for the planet, but because it could help farmers cut costs and become more energy-independent. The flexibility of CNG/CBG and dual-fuel modes means farmers won’t be locked into one fuel. The ethanol flex-fuel engine is especially smart: it uses farm waste, which turns crop residue into value, reducing waste while boosting sustainability. And the electric tractor? That could totally change the way small farms think about running costs and maintenance.
If more manufacturers follow Mahindra’s lead, India’s agricultural sector could shift gears fast, toward clean energy, lower emissions, and truly sustainable mechanisation. For tyres, this is also interesting: alternate-fuel and electric tractors could change usage patterns (and wear), meaning tyre-makers may need to rethink their design strategies for durability, grip, and longevity on these next-gen machines.
