tractor selection guide

While tractor selection one must know what size of tractor he needs. If you have the same question then you are on right place. In Pakistan we have limited number of tractor brands only a couple of them are manufacturing here. Below is the easy step by step tractor section guide for you better understanding.

Tractor Selection Guide

Tractor is a machine which develops traction for the purpose of pulling loads or implements. Traction is developed under the rear wheels of tractor when powered by an engine.

tractor selection guide

What Size of Tractor do you Need

Size of tractor is identified by its power rating in horsepower. There are different types of tractor with respect the nature of job. Manufacturers give each tractor a power rating. This rating is stated as the maximum rated horsepower developed at the flywheel or power take of shaft (PTO) and at the drawbar. The size of tractor is chosen based on power requirement of the machine going to be pulled or operated.

Machine power requirements are directly related to the number of acres per hour needed to get the job done on time. When selecting a tractor only for drawbar work and light PTO work, power should match the maximum drawbar horsepower requirements. The machines requiring the greatest drawbar power are the moldboard plow, chisel plow and subsoiler. The forage harvester is often used to determine the maximum PTO power requirements.

Determining power needs

Power requirements can be expressed in several ways. The most common ways are

  • Number of pounds or kilograms of drawbar pull
  • Land holding in number of acres
  • Required Hydraulic Power/capacity
  • Required PTO horsepower or RPMs
  • Commercial or construction related job

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Tractor Selection Chart

Besides nature of job requirement of tractor HP can be decided with respect to land holding in acres or hectares. Usually in Pakistan following is the criteria for tractor selection.

Land Size (Acres) Required Tractor
5-10 50/55 HP
10-25 60/65 HP
25-50 75 HP and above
50-100 75 & 85 HP (02 Tractors)
Above 100 65, 75 & 85 HP (minimum 4 tractors)

Tractor Selection as per Attachments

For tractor selection against an implement, the following chart is regarding choosing the right tractor for your farm.

Implement / Attachment Size Tractor Required
Cultivator 9 to 17 Tines 35 to 90 HP
Rotavator 42 to 72 Blades 50 to 90 HP
Disc Harrow 16 to 20 Discs 60 to 120 HP
Chisel Plough 3 to 7 tines 75 to 95 HP
Laser Land Leveler 8 to 12 Feet Width 75 to 100 HP
Seed Drills / Planters Light-Heavy 65 to 85HP
Wheat threshers Standard 65 to 75 HP
Wheat Straw Choppers Standard 75 to 105 HP
Trolley (Haulage Segment) Load (above 600 maunds) 85HP
Font / back blade Standard Minimum 85 HP
Bucket Standard 85 HP

In Pakistan there are two popular tractor brands, they are New Holland Al Ghazi Tractors and Massey Ferguson Millat Tractors Ltd. Both have 4 to 5 tractor models in different HP range.

Check: Top Tractor Brands in Pakistan

Brand Selection Criteria:

After selecting the required HP now, you have to choose best brand of tractor available. You can choose best brand of tractor with following criteria.

  • Best Engine efficiency
  • Best Hydraulic system and load lifting capacity.
  • Economy of use
  • Easy maintenance
  • Long life
  • Efficient cooling system
  • Easy availability of Spares and services
  • Best Price (Acceptable with respect to quality)
  • Best Efficiency in performing fieldwork
  • Work capacity
  • Maximum Speed
  • Less Fuel consumption as compared to competition.

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Conclusion:

Hope you have got some good knowledge for your tractor selection. Do not buy any tractor which exceeds your power requirements. It will cost you in any way when your work can be done with lower HP tractor why would you go for higher. Your input in comments will be appreciated. Cheers!

5 Comments

  • JAVED

    2 years ago / September 20, 2022 @ 4:05 pm

    Very informative, about tractor selection. Please forward your contact numbers. How much you charge as fee for selling and purchasing used tractors, through your company.

  • JAVED

    2 years ago / September 20, 2022 @ 4:08 pm

    Very informative, about tractor selection. Please forward your contact numbers, your company address if. I, choose to meet you.

  • Malik Muhammad Jaffar Awan

    2 years ago / November 27, 2022 @ 12:42 pm

    Thank you for a very useful information. My citrus orchard is going to get into 4th year. Need to have a smaller tractor which can maneuver around trees easily without damaging them. If you can please suggest a smaller size tractor for clearing weeds and growth to keep it clean. Thank you

  • Ali

    1 year ago / May 28, 2023 @ 12:27 pm

    Euroford Tractors available in Pakistan are made by Ford England Tractors or any other similar name company??

    And new tractors or refurbrished???

    • admin

      1 year ago / May 30, 2023 @ 11:42 am

      Made in Pakistan

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