Cooper Corporation has set up a tractor manufacturing plant in Satara, Maharashtra, marking its entry into the agricultural machinery sector
On February 1, 2025, the engine and component manufacturer Cooper Corporation opened its first tractor production plant in Satara, Maharashtra. Additionally, the company unveiled its NDC Series tractors, which were created in partnership with global companies like as Carraro, Magna Steyr, Mita, and Ricardo UK.
Along with Mahesh Shinde, Vice Chairman of Maharashtra Krushna Khore Vikas Mahamandal, and Clive Bagnall, Director of Global Product Development at Ricardo UK, Maharashtra Public Works Minister Ch. Shivendra Raje Bhosale officially opened the facility.
A 4-valve engine, dual-clutch transmission, and a 3-meter turning radius are characteristics of the NDC Series tractors. Technical details include a compacted graphite cylinder head, ceramic-coated rings, and a Bosch fuel system. Both farming and haulage duties are intended uses for the tractors.
Cooper Corporation’s chairman and managing director, Farrokh N. Cooper, contributes his experience as a farmer and agriculture graduate to the business. “This tractor is designed to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs and withstand farming conditions,” Cooper stated during the event.
Cooper Corporation’s foray into the agricultural machinery industry coincides with heightened competition from both domestic and foreign producers in India’s tractor market. To allay farmer worries about operating expenses, the industry has been concentrating on fuel economy and operational cost reduction.
Known for producing engines and generators, the company has been based in Satara and has partnered with a number of foreign engineering organizations. Cooper Corporation’s product line has significantly expanded with this diversification into tractor production.
The new Satara manufacturing plant expands Maharashtra’s expanding automobile manufacturing sector, which has witnessed the establishment of production facilities by a number of businesses in recent years.
