Fieldmarshal P.M. Diesels Pvt. Ltd. has launched what it says are India’s first ARAI-certified TREM V-compliant single-cylinder diesel engines, in 15 HP and 18 HP versions. The engines are designed for compact tractors and agricultural machinery.
The new engines use an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system developed in-house, which helps cut emissions and meet the latest TREM V norms. Fieldmarshal has filed several national patents related to the technology. The engines are built for long working hours in tough conditions, combining rugged construction with compact packaging, efficient cooling and easy maintenance.
“The launch of our ARAI TREM V-compliant 15 HP and 18 HP single-cylinder engines, together with our multiple national patent filings around the technology, demonstrates the growing capabilities of indigenous Indian engineering,” said Mr. Rishi Patel, Director, Fieldmarshal P.M. Diesels Pvt. Ltd.
The launch also strengthens Fieldmarshal’s position in compact tractors through its Shridev brand, which currently offers 12 HP, 15 HP and 18 HP models. Tractors below 20 HP make up about 3% of India’s tractor market, with annual sales of around 40,000–45,000 units. Fieldmarshal aims to capture 10–15% of this segment over the next three years. It plans to introduce tractors of up to 30 HP soon, with a longer-term roadmap extending to 100 HP.
Exports are a key part of the plan. Fieldmarshal products already reach more than 60 countries, and the company is developing Euro V-compatible engines for overseas markets. It also intends to export tractors of up to 100 HP.
Founded in 1963 as Patel Manufacturers with a capacity of just 80 engines a year, Fieldmarshal can now make more than 1,60,000 engines annually. It has a joint manufacturing collaboration with Mahindra & Mahindra at its Shapar facility and supplies OEMs such as Sonalika, ACE and KAMCO. Its Shridev plant can produce up to 100 tractors a day.
Beyond engines and tractors, Fieldmarshal wants to become a one-stop shop for farm mechanisation. Its pipeline includes a self-propelled reaper binder and a multi-utility farm vehicle, along with garden tools and implements. The group is also expanding into water solutions, clean energy and cleaning equipment. Through Fieldmarshal–Voltuel, it already sells hybrid solar inverters and lithium-ion batteries, and it plans to enter battery energy storage systems by 2028. It is also developing truck-mounted sweeping machines in petrol, diesel, hybrid and fully electric versions for municipal and infrastructure use.