Why are diesel engines more popular for agricultural machinery?

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, global food production needs to be increased by 60% before 2050 to match the estimated demand from an anticipated population of 9 billion people, which means more plates to fill.

Currently, India is the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, and plenty of other food staples. The consistent growth of the Indian agriculture sector is rested upon the sturdy shoulders of high-performing diesel engines. The diesel engines used for agriculture have indeed changed the game in India. Leading us towards a future surrounded by opportunities.

How diesel engines revolutionized farming in India

India is the leading face in the world tractor market, with an increasing demand for small & medium range tractors. Currently, all these tractors are primarily powered by diesel engines. Diesel engines are more productive for farming; they call for less maintenance and yield more output than earlier gasoline tractors.

As per FAO, agriculture combined with its affiliated sectors is India’s largest source of livelihood. 70℅ of its rural households primarily earn their butter and bread by feeding millions of other mouths. Spiralling rapidly towards the top, the country is a global dominator in milk, jute, and pulses. To no one’s surprise, it’s also the second-largest producer of rice, cotton, wheat, groundnut, sugarcane and other fruits. It also leads the production of spices, plantation crops, fish, poultry and livestock.

As the Indian agriculture sector continues to bloom and mechanization is slowly sliding into the picture, requirements for diesel engines in agricultural machinery like tractors, combine harvesters, tillers, chaff cutters, etc., are growing substantially.

The steady growth of the agriculture system relies on top-notch equipment; thus, the engines used must be high-calibre and dependable too. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries — VST Diesel Engines, commonly known as MVDE, successfully meets the farmers’ demands.

Our naturally aspirated MVL3E (L-series), MVS3L2 (SL- series), and turbocharged MVS4L2-T are known for their lightness, compactness, and high power output making them some of the most sought after engines.

MVL3E

MVL3E is an L-series 4 cycle water-cooled engine consisting of 3 cylinders and producing a whopping output of 15.8kW@3000rpm in a naturally aspirated manner. Designed in a service-friendly way, using this diesel engine for tractors reduces maintenance costs and downtime.

MVS3L2

MVS3L2 is popular amongst myriads of pioneers of mini tractors in India. A member of the SL series, its specifics are relatively similar to its L series counterpart. It is one of the most cost-effective diesel engines for tractors. It has an extremely low noise level and produces 22.3kW@3000rpm. Silent and robust.

MVS4L2-T

This is a high-performing, turbocharged, 4-cycle water-cooled engine with excellent fuel efficiency and a prolonged lifespan. A superior diesel engine with a groundbreaking output of 34.5kW@3000rpm, MVS4L2-T is plausibly the unprecedented leader of diesel engines designed for agriculture.

What makes a diesel engine so efficient for farming

1. More miles on your money- Diesel engines are up to twice as effective as their gasoline equivalent- consuming 20–30% less fuel than a gasoline engine and providing 40–45% of maximum efficiency.
2. An extended lifespan- Diesel engines are robust by design and function at low engine speeds of a maximum of 3500rpm, thus reducing the machine’s wear and tear over its course compared to a gasoline engine.
3. Tremendous torque- Diesel engines produce more torque than petrol engines due to their high compression ratio; thus, amplifying the pulling power of tractors and further increasing their utility in farming activities.
4. Moderate maintenance- Due to their higher compression ratio, diesel engines go through less deterioration than gas-powered engines, which means that they need less maintenance and repairs in the long run.
5. Waste heat rehabilitation- Diesel engines can modify waste heat into expendable mechanical energy when equipped with a turbocharger. The retention of the rather wasted energy amplifies the engine’s efficacy and helps it run for a more extended period.

Conclusion

In practice, the application of the vehicle often decides the sort of engine to be used. When it comes to agriculture, diesel engines happen to be practically the best choice for their tedious and slow application. For their durability, longevity, and fuel efficiency, diesel engines have no cost-effective replacement in the agriculture sector.

One can say that the emergence of tractors propelled the agriculture industry on a different level. In the same way, the invention of the diesel engine entirely changed the utility of a tractor. The diesel engines happen to possess a Midas touch turning everything they touched turned into gold. After all, what are crops but gold?

Hence, the reign of diesel engines as the front-runner in the agriculture sector is simply going to get stronger and longer. MVDE’s vision in producing the best diesel engines is aligned with the vision of the country’s growth, making them the best diesel engine manufacturers in India. MVDE also takes their obligations and duties towards mother nature very seriously. That’s why MVDE specializes in producing Mitsubishi diesel engines for agriculture that strictly follow emission norms.

To know more about MVDE diesel engines, check out our range of engines.