From Humble Beginnings to Innovative Solutions:
The Story of Mr. Samreng
Despite facing limitations in formal education, Mr. Samreng, a resident of Lahan Sai, Buri Ram, Thailand, has leveraged his extensive experience (over 50 years) as a heavy equipment technician in the tractor industry to develop groundbreaking agricultural machinery.
Driven by a keen eye for observation, Mr. Samreng identified critical shortcomings in existing power tillers, which he considered a potential safety hazard for farmers due to the risk of injury from debris like wood chips and shells. He further recognized the significant cost barrier associated with traditional tractors, often imported from overseas.
To address these challenges, Mr. Samreng, though unable to formally document his ideas through written or drawn schematics, channeled his ingenuity and experience to create a novel solution: a user-friendly, hydraulically-powered sitting back attachment for power tillers. This innovation not only enhanced safety but also offered a more affordable alternative to conventional tractors.
Mr. Samreng’s approach embodies the core principles of Design Thinking, particularly the emphasis on rapid prototyping (Minimum Viable Product or MVP). By relying on his own skills and practical knowledge, he was able to quickly develop a working prototype for testing and refinement.
30 Years in the Making: The Multipurpose Tractor Reinvented.
Over the past 30 years, Mr. Samreng has dedicated himself to the design and development of the Newtech Tractor. This innovative tractor features a single-cylinder diesel engine and a mid-articulate turning point, offering exceptional maneuverability. Designed with simplicity in mind, the Newtech Tractor is easy to maintain and perfectly suited for the needs of family farms. Notably, the Newtech Tractor is protected by a portfolio of intellectual property assets. Mr. Samreng’s story embodies the potential for remarkable innovation to emerge from unexpected places, proving that even without formal education, one can make significant contributions to the agricultural industry.
1994
Creating a seated rear tractor prototype with a hydraulic system. It connects to their power tiller and functions as a middle articulate.
1997
“The Wasp” (Mod-Ta-Noy)was introduced to the market. The rear sitting connects with power tiller they can articulate in the middle and use rear hydraulic system. There was introduce in many areas of Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia
“The Wasp” received the 2nd prize. From the Bangkok Bank Foundation by Thailand’s Former Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai
2002
“The “Cobra” model, a collaborative effort with Cobra Engineering Ltd., revolutionized the power tiller market by introducing a seated-rear tractor attachment. This innovative design replaced the traditional gear reduction system with a more efficient gear and chain drive.
Following its development, the “Cobra” was presented to the government with the intention of securing a subsidy program that would make the tractor more accessible to farmers.
2006
“Chang Suk” was a seated-rear tractor that could be connected to a power tiller. The transmission was designed to be a steering rack.
During that period, a single-cylinder diesel engine tractor prototype with a rotary hoe was being developed.
2008
The “Lion King” Model is a fully functional tractor powered by a single-cylinder diesel engine and a specially designed transmission system adapted from a power tiller. This innovative tractor boasts a mid-articulated steering system with rear-wheel drive, making it a versatile multi-purpose machine.
Mr. Samreng’s ingenuity garnered international recognition. He was invited by the Nigerian government to present his creation nationwide.
2010
The power tiller model was called “Chang Lek.” This gear box was created using the metal forming process, and it was tested in tough terrain in Thailand, such as Aug-Tong Chainat Nakornnayok.
2012
Starting with social media and first uploaded clips on YouTube.Now, Newtech Tractor has nearly 40,000 subscribers on YouTube, with more 12,000,000 views of the video overall, and more than 50,000 fans on Facebook (Update Feb 2024).
2015
Staring developed a tractor with a single- cylinderdieselengine.Metalformingwasused to make the gear box. A middle-articulated tractor and power steering
Unfortunately, a car accident claimed the life of Mr. Pannarat Charoen Chindasri (New) in 2016. He was his son and co-creator with Mr. Samreng then after he developed this prototype on his own at the age of 63.
2018
The “Newtech Tractor” was released on the market. A single-cylinder diesel engine of at least 14
horsepower is used in the tractor. It has a mid- articulated tractor that can be utilized for “Family farmers”. Intellectual properties were registered, sellingthefirstcarinSuratThaniProvince.
2021
Newtech Cobra Innovation Ltd. was founded in Lahansai Buriram and sold “Newtech Tractor” across Thailand and export to Nigeria.