CSIR PRIMA ET11

Government has recently launched the India’s first indigenous fully-electric tractor– CSIR PRIMA ET11 and simplified the process of testing of tractors for performance evaluation.

About the CSIR PRIMA ET11:

• The CSIR-PRIMA E11 is designed to cater to small and marginal farmers with around two hectares or less of farmland. 
• The CSIR PRIMA ET11 was developed by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Central Mechanical Research Engineering Institute (CSIR-CMERI).
• Features: a robust and efficient transmission by using the semi-synchronised gearing system which helps achieve desired efficiency at minimum cost.
• It can be charged using a conventional home charging socket.
• It is equipped with a hydraulic with a lifting capacity of 500 kg or more and can tow.
• It runs on a lithium-ion battery, with prismatic cell confirmation and deep discharge capability for farming applications.

Significance of the CSIR PRIMA ET11:

• Currently, most of the commercial equipment consists of high-power machines which are only feasible for large area of farming and poses a challenge for marginal farmers.
• Small and margin farmers constitute more than 80% of India’s farming community.

Testing of tractors for performance evaluation:

• The manufacturers shall give a minimum of three years warranty on the tractor to be supplied under subsidy.
• The manufacturer shall confirm that the tractor model has been submitted for tests and the test report on the same shall be submitted to Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare within 6 months. 
• The tractor has to undergo 4 mandatory tests including- Drawbar Performance Test; PTO Performance and Hydraulic Performance Test; Brake Performance.

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