We are a Varden Authorised Dealer
VARDEN is India’s first exclusive e-tractor brand. offering a wide range of high performance e-tractors. Varden’s e-tractors are built in-house at two vertically integrated manufacturing units, cutting manufacturing cost by up to 40% compared to competitors.
Having produced 2500 units in 2025, the company plans to ramp up capacity to 9000 units by 2027.
Our Leadership
Marlene Badenhorst
Co-Founder & CEO
Marlene Badenhorst turned out a serial entrepreneur on the back of a 20 years’ corporate career in industries ranging from petrochemical to financial services to information and communication technology (ICT).
Her entrepreneurial spirit ignited with her involvement in various e-commerce, aerospace and renewable energy start-ups in roles such as CFO, CEO, CTO and Founder since 2010.
James Barrington-Brown
Co-Founder
James Barrington-Brown is a pioneering entrepreneur in the global small-satellite industry and is best known as the founder of NewSpace Systems (NSS).
James' 35+ years’ career began in the United Kingdom as an Electronic Engineer. In 2014, he relocated from Europe to South Africa to establish and lead NSS, playing a central role in positioning Africa as a credible contributor to the global space supply chain. What began as a single-person venture grew rapidly into the largest commercial space company on the African continent by both revenue and headcount.
FAQ
E-tractors are highly suitable for medium and small-sized farms with relatively limited area and low workload requirements. They are also very suitable for use in horticulture and greenhouses, where quiet operation and low emissions are significant advantages. In addition, farmers who value low maintenance requirements and are interested in adopting the latest digital agricultural technologies may find e-tractors highly suitable for their operation.
A hybrid strategy, where farms use both electric and diesel tractors simultaneously, can be an effective solution for many operations. Diesel tractors can be used for high-intensity and long-duration tasks, such as large-scale harvesting or ploughing, while electric tractors can be used for lighter and more frequent tasks, such as field tillage, spraying and transport on the farm.
Not necessarily. In fact, our e-tractor pricing compares very well with that of diesel tractors.
Instant Torque: Electric motors deliver full torque instantly, eliminating lag and enabling consistent pulling power for ploughing or towing.
Simple to operate: no clutch or gear shifts.
Reduced Maintenance: With far fewer moving parts, e-tractor maintenance is limited to hydraulic oil changes and standard mechanical checks, cutting downtime and costs.
Mobile Power Wall: Because an electric tractor is battery-powered, it can serve as a mobile power wall, bringing convenient energy to tools and machinery located in remote places on a farm.
Quieter & more sustainable: E-tractors operate with minimal noise and produce zero exhaust emissions, translating into a higher quality crop and a safer work environment for operators who don’t have to breathe in toxic exhaust fumes.
