India Puts Electric Tractors on the Regulatory Map with New Standard 

This is a significant development in the modernization of agriculture in the Indian context, as it has now set a standardized format regarding the use of electric tractors. This CODE, IS 19262:2025, Electric Agricultural Tractors - Test Code, was unveiled by the Union Minister, Shri Pralhad Joshi, in connection with National Consumer Day in the year 2025, in a program held in the Bharat Mandapam.

The revised standard introduces set procedures for assessing the safety, reliability, and performance of electric tractors. The standard quantifies important parameters like power take-off/drawbar power, belt/pulley efficiency, levels of vibration, and longevity of parts. By incorporating the existing standards for conventional tractors and electric vehicles, the IS 19262:2025 standard has established a testing procedure that benefits the agricultural sector.

Contrary to the conventional diesel tractor, the electric tractor has electric motors and batteries as power sources. This technology has many advantages to the farmer, including the elimination of emissions, low running costs, noise reduction, ease of running, and the reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. A farmer can envision a tractor moving inside the farm at the early hours of the morning with very little noise and pollution, thanks to the standard.

IS 19262:2025 has been developed through collaboration between industry representatives, research organizations, testing bodies, and government representatives. Some of the main bodies that contributed to the development of this standard include the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in India, ICAR – Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, and Automotive Research Association of India.

Even though the adoption of the standard is optional for the time being, it would serve as a reference point for farmers/manufacturers to assess the performance of the tractor. As the usage of electric tractors increases in India, it would ensure that the performance parameters of the tractor satisfy the demands of the customers. It would increase the adoption of electric tractors with clarity on the norms that would be an added advantage.

The standardization of testing protocols in India deepens its support for sustainable agriculture and environmental sustainability. In fact, this standard provides a guide to farming in a manner that is cleaner, quieter, and more efficient. In addition, with a standard such as "IS 19262:2025," electric tractors are no longer a concept of the future because they would soon be a useful tool in modern farming in India.

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