Development & Awards

Kartar’s journey is marked by continuous innovation, indigenous development, and national recognition. Over the decades, we have consistently introduced new technologies and machinery that transformed agricultural practices in India and beyond.

Milestones in Development

1952 – Introduction of the Persian Wheel, supporting traditional irrigation needs

1967 – Introduction of Seed Drill

1974 – Indigenous design and manufacturing of India’s first Tractor Combine Harvester

1975 – Commercialisation of Combine Harvester production

1977 – Advancement in Tractor Combine Harvester technology

1987 – Launch of Straw Reaper

1995 – Introduction of Straw Baler

2001 – Development of Maize Harvesters

2007 – Launch of Track Combine Harvester

2013 – Introduction of Axial Flow Harvester

2016 – Launch of Kartar Tractors

2020 – Sugarcane Harvester

2021 – Introduction of Kartar Garudaa

Awards & Recognition

1989 – National Award for contribution to agricultural machinery

2010 – National Award recognising innovation and manufacturing excellence

2014 – National Award for continued technological advancement

2016 – National Award for leadership in farm mechanization