Our Products

VST has undergone significant evolution over the past five decades, recognizing the pivotal role of mechanization in the lives of small and marginal farmers. As pioneers in the compact tractor segment in India, we are committed to serve our diverse user base by adhering to these core principles of product development.

  • User-Centric Approach: At VST, we treat all users as valued business associates. We approach their needs with empathy and go the extra mile to ensure their satisfaction
  • Quality Over Quantity: Our firm commitment to quality takes precedence over mass production. We prioritize developing reliable & durable products that stand the test of time.
  • Frugal engineering approach : We integrate world-class technology into our products, all while keeping user-friendliness, operational cost, and serviceability at the forefront of our design and development process.

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World of VST

Today, VST stands as the largest Indian manufacturer of Power Tillers, a trailblazer in 4WD Compact Tractors, and a prominent player in various other categories of Tractors, Engines, Transmission, Power Reaper, and Precision implements. Notably, VST Tillers Tractors also exports its products to > 40 countries of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Important Milestones

VST Tillers Tractors Ltd (VTTL), established in 1967, has rapidly emerged as a prominent brand within the Indian agriculture sector. Committed to aiding the country's farmers with innovative, homegrown agricultural machinery, VST Tillers Tractors Ltd. is a division of the VST group, established by Late Sri. V.S. Thiruvengadaswamy Mudaliar in 1911. The group has expanded successfully to become the largest power tiller manufacturer in India with more than 70 % Market share and also made a global presence in more than 40 countries with its range of SMART FARM Machines , precision implements and compact tractors.

  • 1967
  • 1972
  • 1977
  • 1982
  • 1987
  • 1992
  • 1997
  • 2002
  • 2007
  • 2012
  • 2017
  • 2023
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1967

Promoters of VST Motors Pvt Ltd Secures industrial license to Manufacture Power tiller.

The first Agro based Industry in Mysuru State was established .

  • 18th December 1967VST Tillers Tractors Limited gets its Certificate of Incorporation under the Companies Act 1956.
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1972

  • October 1972Excellent Rating by High level world bank delegates visiting the factory rating.
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1978

First batch power tiller export to African countries.

1981

Introduction of Power tiller with water cooled engine.

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1982

  • 3 August 19824WD tractors in the range of 14 to 20 BHP started.

1983

  • Technical collaboration with Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery (MAM) for the manufacturing of India 1st 4 wheel drive (WD) MT 180D.

1985 – 86

  • First product launch on 8th November 1985 by Mr. S. Inoue, President MAM.
  • Preferential capital of rupees 15 lakhs redeemed.
  • Subsidiary in Power tiller was introduce by Govt. of India.
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1989 – 90

  • 20th Feb 1989 Mr. V.T Velu relinquishes his post of Managing Director and takes over as Chairman after guiding the company for over two decades without drawing any remuneration Mr. V.P Mahendra succeeded him.
  • 01 July 1990 Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Devi Lal visits the factory and recommends subsidy for small tractors.
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1995

  • Central Agricultural Minister Shri. Balram Jhakar launches VST Shakti 130 DI Power Tiller.
  • VST precision components Ltd. was promoted by the company along with Kinsho-Matachi Corporation, Japan for the manufacture of the crucial engine components.
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1997

100% indigenisation of MT180 Tractors (without any imported parts)

1998

ISO 9001 Quality System Certification, VST Tillers Tractors Limited.

1999

QS 9000 Quality Management System Certification to Mysore Mysore.

2001

TS 16949 Quality Management system certification to Mysore plant.

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2003 -04

  • VST Precision Components merges with VST Tillers Tractors Ltd.
  • VST gets prestigious supply of 1500 tillers to Assam under the world bank scheme.
  • 10,000th power tillers rolled out
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2007

Joint venture agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited to manufacture Diesel engines at Mysuru.

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2013 -14

  • Setting up training center at Bhubaneswar in association with department of agriculture.
  • April 2013 launching of VT 224-1D ( 22 HP ) tractor.
  • Hosur plant inaugurated for the manufacturing of Tractor.

2015

  • Rolled out the 3,00,000th Power Tiller.
  • VTTL-PCD conferred with “Best Supplier Award” by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

2016

  • Rolled out VST Fieldtrac brand started International Operations.
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2018

  • The New facility for power tiller manufacturing started at Malur, Karnataka.
  • Company celebrated Golden Jubilee – completed 50 Years of operations in domestic Market.

2019

  • VST SHAKTI 270 MT HT Tractor launched.

2020

  • Launch of 171 Single Cylinder Tractor.
  • Launch of 30 HP tractor - First company to introduce 30 HP Tractor in Indian tractor Industry.
  • Launch of Viraaj Facelift Tractor Model for Domestic Market
  • Strategic alliance with Pubert India on May 12, 2020. to strengthen the VST’s focus to provide solutions for marginal farmers,

2021

Launched new products

  • 95 DI Ignito - India's 1st 9 HP Electric Start Power Tiller
  • High Quality brush cutter range (226 LD, 234 MD & 242 HD) - Made in Taiwan
  • Range of power weeders – RT 70 & FT 50
  • Multi-crop Reaper

Winner of prestigious CII Industrial Innovation Award 2021

2022

  • Launched 927 – a premium category Tractor for Orchard Farming
  • Launched FT 35 & 4 stroke brush cutter
  • Winner of prestigious CII Industrial Innovation Award 2022 for the 2nd consecutive year
  • IMEXI 2022 Award for Malur Plant by the Kaizen Hansei and Kaizen Institute, towards building a sustainable improvement-based culture of Operational Excellence
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2023

  • Rolled Out 5,00,000th Power Tiller From Malur Plant
  • Achieved Highest Power Tiller sales 38,247
  • Launched 165 DI Electric Start Power Tiller
  • Achieved 1000 Cr. Sales and global foot prints at > 40 countries.
  • Signed JV with HTC investments a.s. ( Owner of Zetor Brand ) to bring in premium Premium range of Tractors in India
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