Which tractor to choose for agriculture
The growth in the number of farms and individual farms has led to an increased demand for agricultural machinery, especially tractors. They are in demand in various industries, but in agriculture they are simply irreplaceable. Today these are tracked and semi-tracked, universal wheeled models and wheeled mini-tractors.
Offers on the tractor market
To choose a tractor for agriculture, you need to have an idea of the offers of the domestic market. Currently, universal wheeled tractors are the most popular, followed by mini-tractors, motor tractors, tracked and semi-tracked machines.
Types of agricultural tractor machinery
When choosing a tractor, you should be guided by the following criteria - chassis types, technical characteristics, functionality and design features.
Types of tractors for agriculture. Popularity rating:
Wheeled. Considered universal equipment. Due to their wide functionality and excellent technical characteristics, they are widely used in agriculture to perform a wide variety of works. Affordable at a good price, especially Chinese models of recent years of production.
Mini tractors. They have wide functionality, can work on small areas, are economical, are distinguished by high productivity and good maneuverability. In some cases, they are able to completely replace conventional wheeled tractors. Today, this is the best equipment for farms. Chinese manufacturers are the leaders in this segment.
Motor tractors. They are walk-behind tractors with extended functionality. A budget option for agricultural work on areas up to 5 hectares. Convenient to use on rough terrain and areas inaccessible to conventional equipment.
Crawler. Used in agriculture quite rarely, mostly on soft and swampy areas. Powerful, but impractical, characterized by high fuel consumption and high cost.
Half-track. Due to the design features, the chassis have a narrow specialization, are used for processing specific crops. They are rarely used, and are expensive.
In order to get the most out of a tractor, you need to compare its design, functionality, and technical characteristics with the types of work and tasks that it will solve on your farm.
How to choose a tractor for agriculture
In order to choose the right tractor, you need to study its equipment and features, determine the power and other characteristics that determine the productivity and quality of work.
Criteria for choosing a tractor:
Area of land to be processed;
Types of agricultural work;
Relief and soil type;
Type of engine and power;
Functionality;
Comfort and control features;
Compatibility with mounted and trailed equipment;
Cost.
You should pay attention to the gearbox and chassis. It is likely that a mini tractor, for example, the Spike tractor, which is popular on the Ukrainian market, will be able to cope with the work. Moreover, its equipment can be determined independently, there is an opportunity to choose the power, buy at a discount or use the leasing program.
Which tractor should a farmer choose
To get maximum productivity, you need to compare the characteristics of the tractor with the type of work for which it is purchased. In addition, you need to take into account what tasks it will solve most often. For example, a mini tractor can plow, harrow and cultivate, mow grass and transport loads. It will perfectly cope with inter-row cultivation, fertilizer application, and other household chores. Due to its good cross-country ability and fairly high power, a mini tractor can replace a conventional wheeled one in many cases.
The following types of tractors for agriculture are distinguished:
Universal - for performing general-purpose agricultural work;
Universal-rowing - for plowing, harrowing, cultivation, sowing, processing and harvesting;
Specialized - for work on plantations of specific, most often berry and fruit crops, as well as in rough terrain.
If the equipment will be used only in the warm season, you can save money and buy a tractor or mini-tractor without a cabin. As a rule, these models have arches for installing an awning. If the equipment will also work in winter, you need a tractor with a comfortable heated cabin.
A modern mini-tractor is universal, it is compatible with most mounted and trailed equipment. If necessary, the equipment can be supplemented at your own discretion. You should not buy tractors on the secondary market - it is difficult to check their condition. It is best to buy a new tractor at an affordable price, choose exactly what you need, and get a manufacturer's warranty.