Modern day farming is incomplete without the necessary equipment to facilitate simple tasks from plowing the field to harvesting after a fruitful season. Tractors play a key role in the farming process and are among one of the oldest types of machinery to be used extensively for agriculture. Tractors have also been modified to suit various commercial and industrial applications.
Depending on the purpose and utility of the equipment, they are segregated into different types. Read on to find out which type of tractor suits what purpose the best.
Utility tractors
These are your general farming tractors mostly used for plowing the field with attachments or for towing heavy equipment. Utility tractors are highly functional and present a multipurpose use to the modern day farmer with many onboard innovations and components designed to maximize efficiency.
Row crop tractor
Good ground clearance, ease of steering, the ability to take short turns, ease of driving, a user-friendly interface, simple attachments for additional components, and good row spacing are just some of the highlights of the row crop tractor. The multipurpose tractor can easily plow the field, pull seed drills, level the field, harrow and even get rid of unwanted weeds in the field without affecting the crops and soil utility. A double steering system and a sharp turning radius of just 2 meters making it one of the most convenient to use agricultural heavy machinery equipment.
Earthmoving tractors
Tractors are not just limited to agricultural purposes as different varieties of the machinery come in handy for construction. The earthmoving tractor is a common construction equipment and does the job of shifting tons of soil, rubbles, stones, and all debris from one place to another. Excavators, backhoe loaders, and bulldozers are popular examples of earth moving tractors.
Industrial tractors
Also referred to as tuggers, industrial tractors are used to move heavy loads. Often these tractors have additional crane booms and lifting arms to shift heavy loads onto the back of the loader without the need for additional equipment. Most industrial tractors are made for factory use and are often refitted for outdoor purposes. These equipment are highly efficient as they combine the utility of two vehicles in one to maximize efficiency, save time, and also the money of hiring additional loaders and cranes.
Implement carrier tractors
Implement tractors have an extended chassis between the front and the rear tres to outfit additional farming components. These include drills, sprayers, rotary sweepers, dusters, loaders, seed drills, among others. The additional components come in different sizes and shapes which can also be customized to suit your preferences.
