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A tractor loan is a type of agricultural loan that helps farmers purchase new or used tractors and related farm equipment. These loans are offered by banks, NBFCs, and specialized agri-finance companies.
✅ Key Features
1. Loan Amount
- Usually ₹1 lakh to ₹25 lakh
- Can go higher for advanced tractors or multiple implements
2. Interest Rates
- Typically 7% – 18% per annum
- Depends on bank, loan amount, applicant profile, and subsidies
3. Tenure
- 1 to 7 years
- Flexible repayment options (monthly/quarterly/seasonal EMIs)
4. Margin Money
- Most banks fund 70% to 90% of tractor cost
- Remaining is down payment
5. Subsidies
- Eligible farmers can get NABARD & Govt. subsidies under schemes like
- PM Kisan
- Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
📄 Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant should be a farmer, self-employed, or agri-business owner
- Minimum age: 18–21 years, Maximum: 60–70 years (varies by lender)
- Land ownership proof often required
- Stable income proof (farm or non-farm)
📝 Documents Required
- Aadhaar card, PAN card
- Land ownership documents (7/12, Pahani, RTC etc.)
- Address proof
- Bank statements
- Income proof (if applicable)
- Tractor quotation from dealer
🏦 Top Banks/NBFCs Offering Tractor Loans
- SBI Tractor Loan
- HDFC Bank Kisan Tractor Loan
- ICICI Tractor Loan
- Axis Bank
- Kotak Mahindra
- Mahindra Finance
- IndusInd Bank
- Cholamandalam Finance
💡 Benefits
- Low interest rates for farmers
- Flexible EMI options
- Subsidy availability
- Quick processing
- Helps increase farm productivity