New Delhi - India’s leading tractor manufacturers have urged the government to postpone the implementation of the upcoming TREM-V emission norms for 20–50 horsepower (HP) tractors until 2028. The new standards, slated for rollout next year, aim to reduce particulate and nitrogen oxide emissions, but the industry says smaller tractors need more time to transition due to higher production costs and technical challenges.
While tractors above 50 HP already comply with TREM-IV emission norms, smaller models continue to operate under the older TREM-IIIA standards. Industry leaders, including Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director of Mahindra & Mahindra, said the Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA) has proposed extending the deadline to 2028 to allow time for cost-effective solutions that won’t overburden farmers.
Experts warn that an early implementation of TREM-V could sharply increase tractor prices and complicate maintenance in rural regions. Bharat Madan, Group CFO of Escorts Kubota, highlighted that advanced emission systems would not only add to production costs but also require skilled technicians, who are often scarce in village areas.
Discussions between the tractor industry and government agencies are ongoing to establish a realistic transition roadmap. Manufacturers emphasize that a phased approach will ensure environmental progress while safeguarding the affordability of essential farm machinery.
If accepted, the proposed 2028 deadline could give smaller tractor makers the breathing space needed to integrate new technologies without disrupting the rural economy.
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