Escorts

The story of Escorts Agricultural Machines Limited began in India in 1948, initially as a franchisee for Minneapolis-Moline. A decade later, in 1958, Escorts took on the role of importing Massey Ferguson tractors, making them available to the Indian market. By 1960, the company had established manufacturing capabilities, swiftly producing Ursus tractors through a licensing agreement. A significant partnership with Ford commenced in 1969, leading to the production of the Ford 3000 model at their Indian facility. This collaboration with Ford-New Holland concluded in 1996, paving the way for Escorts to develop and market tractors under its independent Farmtrac label. Expanding its portfolio further, the Powertrac brand was introduced in 1998, alongside the acquisition of Long Agribusiness, enabling Escorts to extend its reach into the United States through tractor distribution.