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Escorts Kubota launches two tractors with 8-year warranty
Escorts Kubota Limited on Friday launched two new tractors, the 45 HP MU4502 and 50 HP MU5002, with an industry-first 8-year transferable warranty. The company said the warranty, which stays with the…
The Story in Brief
Escorts Kubota Limited on Friday launched two new tractors, the 45 HP MU4502 and 50 HP MU5002, with an industry-first 8-year transferable warranty. The company said the warranty, which stays with the tractor even after ownership changes, signals confidence in durability and boosts resale value for farmers and custom-hiring operators.
The models target the 41, 50 HP segment, one of the largest and fastest-growing in India, and are priced for landholdings of 5 acres or more. Both run on a Kubota KQP4 Japanese engine with a 12F + 4R synchromesh gearbox, and feature LED lighting, a flat deck, and reverse PTO. The MU range now spans five models. Shares closed at ₹3,112.50, up 0.62 per cent.
The Indian Opinion
The 8-year warranty is a bold pitch, but the real story is the shift toward earning capacity over raw power. The company is betting on contract farming and custom-hiring operators, a growing but price-sensitive crowd. The stock is down 18.5 per cent this year, so the market is not convinced yet. Watch whether the warranty lifts resale premiums in the used-tractor segment, or it becomes just another marketing line.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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