Press Release: FORMA launches its new tractors made for the world market

Photo Credit: Mrs. Mona Director and Mr. Vijay Agarwal, Chairperson

SC FORMA SA is a 75-year-old company in the Agricultural and Automotive Domain with a traditional European legacy. It is based in the Romanian township of Botosani and is registered on the Romanian stock exchange. SC FORMA SA lately, known as the Botosani MECHANICAL CENTER, has a rich Romanian Heritage and has been a Major Centre for the development of agricultural equipment and components The former TECHNOLOGY and MECHANICAL CENTER later called MAIA (Mechanical companies for agricultural machinery) became a joint-stock company and the ownership right was changed in the late 1990s.

In 2000 FORMA became a private equity company and AVAS sold all its stocks to a Romanian investor. In 2009 it was acquired by Action Construction Equipment Ltd. SC FORMA has a share capital of 1,075,511 40 lei, with the current trade symbol as FORMA The current majority shareholder, Action Construction Equipment (ACE) holds 89.5183% of the shares of SC FORMA SA

SC FORMA SA is located in the northeastern part of Romania UKRAINE is only 75 km away from the factory. The plant is located in the picturesque industrial area of Botosani facing the hills and is less than a kilometer from the train station. It has a vast area of over 32500 sq m.

HERITAGE OF TECHNICAL & MECHANICAL EXCELLENCE

1. Plant located in 10 acres area.
2. Russian manufacturing DNA of Ruggedness and Robustness
3. European quality – DNA of Dependability, Reliability and Efficiency
4. 500 machines, CNC. Jigs & fixtures, Broaching Machines Toolroom
5. Giant Forging hammers
6. Conveyorised paint shop
7. Giant automated warehouses

PRODUCT RANGE

• Tractors and agricultural implements
• Car parts, car body, sheet metal panels
• Metal forging tracks for tanks and armoured vehicles

REASONS FOR ACQUISITION

Mr. Vijay Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director acquired the FORMA Plant in Romania because he was impressed by their Manufacturing facilities, versatility of Machines installed and technology they had. Their products were always known for their Ruggedness, Robustness. Dependability, Reliability and Efficiency. 

He also felt that this Strategic acquisition would facilitate entry into European and CIiS regions. Mr Vijay Agarwal respects their skilled work force and also salutes their enthusiasm and ability to work.

He was also impressed by the fact that the plant produced lots of assemblies and aggregates for the Russian armoured Vehicle. 

The Vision was to create a presence in Europe with a large product portfolio of ACE and to update the current product range to the quality and efficiency of present competitors in the market. This could have been only possible through technical knowhow of FORMA.

PRODUCT LAUNCH PLAN

We are happy to recreate the FORMA brand for the world by India because we have tremendous confidence in the DNA of the brand. 

FORMA will be built in India with European Technology and exported to the world in line with Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s goal of “Make in India for the World” vision.

PLAN

1st year – 5 Countries (500 Units)

2nd year – 15 countries ( 1000 Units)

PRODUCT RANGE

• Range of product from 26HP to 100 HP
• Available in both 2 Wheel Drive & 4 Wheel Drive configurations
• Phase 1: 40 HP to 50 HP
• Phase 2: 60 HP to 90 HP
• Phase 3: 26 HP and 100 HP

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Aerodynamic shape
• Robust Structure
• Projector Head Lamps
• Power Steering
• R- PTO
• High Ground Clearance
• High Torque

CONNECTED TRACTOR / IOT /TELEMATICS

• Location Marking
• Live Tracking
• Geo Fencing
• Actual v/s IDLE State of Vehicle
• Fuel Indicator
• Engine Run Hours
• Ignition switch on or off
• Service Reminder
• Filter choking
• Start -Stop Track
• Engine Temperature
• Battery low warning

F Series- Specifications

MODEL F40

Operator Station: Non-cab

Traction: 2WD/MFWD

ENGINE

Model: A40

Type: TREM IRA. Water Cooled, 4 Stroke, Turbocharged, DI, Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc): 2858

Engine HP: 40

Fuel System: Inline Fuel Injection Pump

Fuel Capacity (I): 55

Alternator (Amp): 42

TRANSMISSION

Standard:  8+2

Differential Lock: Available in 2WD as Optional

MFWD Engagement: Mechanical Engagement 

3-POINT HITCH FEATURES

3-Point Hitch Category: Cat II/I

Draft Sensing or Lift Control: Top link sensing 

3-POINT HITCH LIFT Capacity

Standard Lift Capacity at bailend: 1200

AXLES

Frant: 2WD or MFWD with Limited Slip

PTO

PTO Speed: 540 RPM

HYDRAULICS 

System Type: Open center

Number of Rear Remotes: 2

Hydraulic Pump flow (Ipm): 34

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

Wheelbase (2WD):1960

Overall Length: 3600

Overall Height: 2300

Tractor Weight without Ballast (2WD): 1930

Ballast

Front Weights (Optional): 22 kg x 4 Qty.

TIRES

Front (2WD): 6.00×16

Rear (2WD): 13.6

Front (MFWD):8.00×18

Rear (MFWD):13.6×28

MODEL F45

Operator Station: Non-cab

Traction: 2WD/MFWD

ENGINE

Model: A45

Type: TREM IRA. Water Cooled, 4 Stroke, Turbocharged, DI, Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc): 2858

Engine HP: 45

Fuel System: Inline Fuel Injection Pump

Fuel Capacity (I): 55

Alternator (Amp): 42

TRANSMISSION

Standard: 8+2

Differential Lock

MFWD Engagement: Mechanical Engagement 

3-POINT HITCH FEATURES

3-Point Hitch Category: Cat II/l

Draft Sensing or Lift Control: Top Link sensing

3-POINT HITCH LIFT Capacity

Standard Lift Capacity at bailend: 1600

AXLES

Front: 2WD or MFWD with Limited Slip

PTO

PTO Speed: 540 RPM

HYDRAULICS 

System Type: Open and Center

Number of Rear Remotes: 2

Hydraulic Pump flow (Ipm): 34

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

Wheelbase (4WD): 1960

Overall Length: 3660

Overall Height (4WDI) with ROPS: 2300

Tractor Weight without BALLAST (4 WD): 1950

Ballast

Front Weights (Optional): 22 kg x 4 Qty. 

TIRES

Front (2WD): 6.00 x 16

Rear (2WD): 14.9 x 28

Front (MFWD): 8.00 x 18

Rear (MFWD): 13.6 x 28

MODEL F50

Operator Station: Non-cab

Traction: 2WD/MFWD

ENGINE

Model:A50

Type: TREM IRA. Water Cooled, 4 Stroke, Turbocharged, DI, Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc): 3065

Engine HP: 49.5

Fuel System: Inline Fuel Injection Pump

Fuel Capacity (I): 55

Alternator (Amp): 42

TRANSMISSION

Standard: 8+2

Differential Lock: Optional in Both

MFWD Engagement: Mechanical Engagement 

3-POINT HITCH FEATURES

3-Point Hitch Category: CAT II/I

Draft Sensing or Lift Control: Top Link Sensing

3-POINT HITCH LIFT Capacity

Standard Lift Capacity at bailend: 1800

AXLES

Front: 2WD or MFWD with Limited Slip

PTO

PTO Speed: 540 RPM

HYDRAULICS 

System Type: Open Centre

Number of Rear Remotes: 2

Hydraulic Pump flow (Ipm): 39

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

Wheelbase (2WD): 1968

Overall Length: 3660

Overall Height (2WD): 2310

Tractor Weight without Ballast (2 WD): 2010

Ballast

Front Weights (Optional): 22 kg x 4 Qty.

TIRES

Front (2WD): 7.50 x 16

Rear (2WD): 14.9 x 28

Front (MFWD): 8.3 x 24

Rear (MFWD): 14.9 x 28

MODEL F60

Operator Station: Non-Cab

Traction: 2WD/MFWD

ENGINE

Model: A65

Type: TREM IIIA, Water Cooled, 4 Stroke, Naturally Aspirated, DI, Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc): 4088

Engine HP: 61.2

Fuel System: Inline fuel injection pump

Fuel Capacity (I): 65

Alternator (Amp): 42

TRANSMISSION

Standard: 8+2/12+12

Differential Lock: Available

MFWD Engagement: Mechanical Engagement

3-POINT HITCH FEATURES

3-Point Hitch Category: CAT II/I

Draft Sensing or Lift Control: Top Link Sensing

3-POINT HITCH LIFT Capacity

Standard Lift Capacity at bailend: 2000/ 2200kg

AXLES

Front: 2WD/MFWD

PTO

PTO Speed: 540. 540E

HYDRAULICS 

System Type: Open and Center

Number of Rear Remotes: 4

Hydraulic Pump flow (Ipm): 49.5

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

Wheelbase (4WD): 2200/2235

Overall Length: 3845/3990

Overall Height (4WDI) with ROPS: 2500/2600

Tractor Weight without Ballast (4WD): 2515/2785

Ballast

Front Weights (Optional): 22kg x 4 Qty.

TIRES

Front (2WD): 7.50 x 16

Rear (2WD): 16.9 x 28

Front (MFWD): 9.5 x 24

Rear (MFWD): 16.9 x 28

MODEL F75

Operator Station: Non-Cab

Traction: 2WD/MFWD

ENGINE

Model: A75 TC

Type: TREM IIIA, Water Cooled, 4 Stroke, Turbocharged, DI, Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc): 4088

Engine HP: 74.8

Fuel System: Inline fuel injection pump

Fuel Capacity (I): 65

Alternator (Amp): 42

TRANSMISSION

Standard: 12+12

Differential Lock: Available

MFWD Engagement: Mechanical Engagement

3-POINT HITCH FEATURES

3-Point Hitch Category: CAT II/I

Draft Sensing or Lift Control: Top Link Sensing

3-POINT HITCH LIFT Capacity

Standard Lift Capacity at bailend: 2200kg

AXLES

Front: MFWD

PTO

PTO Speed: 540, 540E

HYDRAULICS 

System Type: open and Center

Number of Rear Remotes: 4

Hydraulic Pump flow (Ipm): 49.5

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

Wheelbase (4WD): 2235

Overall Length: 3990

Overall Height (4WDI) with ROPS: 2650

Tractor Weight without Ballast (4WD): 2841

Ballast

Front Weights (Optional): 22kg x 4 Qty.

TIRES

Front (MFWD): 11.2 x 24

Rear (MFWD): 16.9 x 30

MODEL F90

Operator Station: Non-Cab

Traction: 2WD/MFWD

ENGINE

Model: A90 TC

Type: TREM IIIA, Water Cooled, 4 Stroke, Turbocharged with intercooler, DI, Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc): 4088

Engine HP: 89.8

Fuel System: Inline fuel injection pump

Fuel Capacity (I): 65

Alternator (Amp): 42

TRANSMISSION

Standard: 12+12

Differential Lock: Available

MFWD  Engagement: Mechanical Engagement

3-POINT HITCH FEATURES

3-Point Hitch Category: CAT II/I

Draft Sensing or Lift Control: Top Link Sensing

3-POINT HITCH LIFT Capacity

Standard Lift Capacity at bailend: 2500 kg

AXLES

Front: MFWD

PTO

PTO Speed: 540. 540E

HYDRAULICS 

System Type: Open and Center

Number of Rear Remotes: 4

Hydraulic Pump flow (Ipm): 49.5

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

Wheelbase (4WD): 2265

Overall Length: 4020

Overall Height (4WD) with ROPS: 2670

Tractor Weight without Ballast (4WD): 2976

Ballast

Front Weights (Optional): 22kg x 4 Qty. 

TIRES

Front (MFWD): 12.4 x 24

Rear (MFWD): 18.4 x 30