Kisancraft Limited has expanded its farm machinery portfolio with the launch of two new electric farm machines – e-Inter-Cultivator and e-Self Propelled Reaper. Developed and manufactured in India, the new battery-powered equipment is designed to meet the needs of small and medium-scale farmers by providing a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional petrol-powered machines.
According to the Bengaluru-based company, field trials have shown that electric machines can reduce operational energy costs from about ₹170 per hour for comparable petrol-powered devices to about ₹10 per hour, representing a savings of more than 90%.
Farmerscraft said the launch is in response to rising fuel prices, rising maintenance costs and persistent labor shortages during peak weeding and harvesting seasons. Rather than converting existing petrol-powered machines, the company developed both products on a dedicated electric platform, taking advantage of advances in battery and motor technologies that have matured through India’s electric two-wheeler industry.
The machines were extensively tested in India across a variety of soil and agricultural conditions, with over 100 hours of field testing. The company also said that the e-Inter-Cultivator has been independently tested and approved by the Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (FMTTI).
E-Inter-Cultivator is designed for weeding and inter-cultural operations. Equipped with 32 J-shaped blades, the machine weighs approximately 150 kg, covers up to one acre per hour, and provides approximately 3.5 hours of continuous operation on a single charge. It also has a reverse drive function, which enables easy maneuverability in limited agricultural spaces.
Designed for harvesting operations, the e-Self Propelled Reaper is suitable for crops including paddy, wheat, millet and soybean, and is capable of working in moderately wet paddy fields. The machine covers approximately one acre per hour and provides approximately four hours of continuous operation per battery charge.
Both machines are powered by a removable battery that can be charged independently of the device and is fully charged in approximately 5.5 hours. The platform features an IP67-rated motor and controller for improved resistance against dust and water, while the AIS-certified lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery is designed to deliver between 2,000 and 2,500 charge cycles.
Farmerscraft also highlighted the low maintenance requirements of electric machines, as they operate without fuel, engine oil, air filters, carburetors or spark plugs. The company said the equipment offers quiet operation with low vibration levels, improving operator comfort.
A built-in smart controller supports the electric platform, and Farmercraft plans to introduce IoT-enabled features in the future such as battery health monitoring through mobile applications and geofencing capabilities for fleet and rental management.
The newly launched electric farm equipment is now available through Kisancraft’s nationwide dealer network comprising of over 5,000 outlets across India.
Established in 2005 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Kisancraft manufactures agricultural machinery for small and marginal farmers. Its product portfolio spans soil preparation, planting, crop management and harvesting solutions. The company operates through a network of over 5,000 dealers across India and exports to 16 countries in Asia, Africa and South America. Its 46-acre ISO-certified manufacturing campus in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh houses production, research and development, testing and skill development facilities, while its DSIR-accredited Seeds R&D division and Aryantra Power Tools brand further strengthen its agricultural technology portfolio.