VST Tillers Tractors Ltd. (VST) is part of the larger VST Group which traces its origins back to 1911. The tractor/tiller arm was incorporated in 1967 through a joint venture with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and later Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery, focusing initially on power tillers and then compact tractors. VST is a pioneer in the power-tiller segment in India and has also offered compact and 4WD tractors (in the ~17-50 HP range) for orchard, vineyard, small-farm applications. Over time VST has built a presence in exports (40 + countries) and continues to emphasise mechanisation for smaller and marginal farmers.
Selected Tractor Models & Basic Features
Below are some of VST’s key tractor models/variants, with approximate HP categories and highlight features:
Model
HP Category*
Key Features Description
VST Shakti MT 171 DI Samraat
~17 HP
Entry-level compact tractor; suited for very small landholding/utility use.
VST Shakti MT 180D JAI
~18–20 HP
Compact design; often 2WD; for narrow/plantation/vineyard use.
VST Shakti VT 224-1D
~22 HP
Slightly higher power; 3-cyl engine; for small-farm operations.
VST Shakti MT 270 Viraat
~27 HP
Mid-utility tractor; 2WD or 4WD options; broader farm work.
VST Shakti Viraaj XS 9042 DI
~39 HP
Higher-power compact; 3-cyl diesel; higher lift; for mid-sized farms.
VST Shakti Viraaj XP 9054 DI
~50 HP
Top of VST’s current range of compact tractors; 3-cyl; 8F+2R gearbox; ~1800 kg lift.