Tractors first emerged in the early 19th century when steam engines on wheels were used to help drive mechanical farm machinery using a flexible belt. The first portable steam engine used for agricultural purposes was invented by Richard Trevithick in 1812 and it was known as the Barn Engine.
Modern tractors have evolved to incorporate cutting edge technologies. In this article we look at 10 world’s best selling tractor brands:
John Deere
John Deere is one of the most successful agriculture machinery manufacturer. The American company incorporates technology in its machinery allowing farmers to enjoy efficiency and precision. Latest and popular tractor brands from John Deere include: The 9R 390,9R 440, 9R 540 among others. All the machines come with fully integrated precision ag technology.
New Holland
With 125 years of history behind it, New Holland is one of the most recognisable brands in the agriculture sector. New Holland has a rich heritage started in a small town of Pennsylvania and has grown to be a global brand with presence across 170 countries. It is a history marked by important innovations that have changed agriculture. Its tractor range include: The T6.180 Methane Power tractor, new T7.300 Long Wheelbase Tractor, the T9 with PLM Intelligence among others.
Massey Ferguson
A brainchild of Daniel Massey, Massey Ferguson has been in operation close to two centuries. The company specializes in farm equipment manufacturing. Its tractor brands are common may parts of the world. MF tractors ensure that the performance and efficiency of the engine, transmission, and hydraulics are optimised to minimise fuel use and maximise output without compromising the environment and requiring a high operator workload. Tractor range include: MF 8700 S, MF 8S,MF 7S, MF7700 S among others.
Case IH
A major global player in the farm equipment market, Case IH traces its history back to the 1842 founding in Wisconsin, USA, of the Racine Threshing Machine Works by Jerome Increase Case, and the 1847 creation in Chicago, USA, of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company by Cyrus McCormick, who had first demonstrated a successful reaper in 1831, patenting it three years later. Its tractor range include: AFS Connect™ Steiger® Series, Steiger® Series, AFS Connect™ Magnum™ Series among others.
Fendt
German agricultural machinery manufacturer Fendt was founded in 1930 by Xaver Fendof. The company manufactures a variety of machinery including combine harvesters, balers, and tractors. Fendt is known for bringing the latest technological advancements to its product range. Farmers also recognise that their machinery is versatile and reasonably priced. Tractor range include: Fendt 1100 Vario, MT Fendt 1000 Vario, Fendt 900 Vario MT, Fendt 900 Vario among others.
Kubota
Kubota has been a leading manufacturer of agricultural, turf and construction equipment and Industrial Engines since 1890. With world Headquarters in Osaka Japan, and offices in more than 120 countries, and with over 41,000 employees throughout North America, Europe and Asia, Kubota achieved revenues in 2020 of $17.3 billion.
Although agricultural equipment is Kubota’s primary line of products, Kubota also
produces a diverse portfolio of other products including city wide water filtration systems, irrigation, piping, roofing, housing and large underground valves.
Valtra
Valtra is a pioneer in developing and tailoring easy-to-use tractor solutions for a wide range of applications. Our mission is to help our customers’ businesses grow by maximising their return on investments. Our tractor is the most versatile machine for so many business segments, offering unlimited features for our customers’ needs.
Valtra tractors and services are recognised for their reliability, versatility, durability and Nordic roots. Each tractor is specifically designed to individual customer needs, manufactured to withstand the harshest climates and to deliver the highest levels of performance in the toughest working conditions.
Claas
CLAAS is an agricultural machinery manufacturer based in Harsewinkel, Germany, in the federal state of North Rhine Westphalia. Founded in 1913 by August Claas, CLAAS is a family business and one of the market and technology leaders in harvesting technology. It is the European market leader in combine harvesters and considered as world market leader in self-propelled forage harvesters.
The product range also includes tractors, balers, mowers, rakes, tedders, silage trailers, wheel loaders, telehandlers and other harvesting equipment as well as farming information technology
Same Deutz-Fahr
SDF is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tractors, harvesting machines and diesel engines. It distributes products through the SAME, DEUTZ-FAHR, Lamborghini Trattori, Hürlimann, Grégoire and Vitibot brands.
The company has its headquarters in North Italy, in Treviglio (BG), in an area where the business was established in 1927, when Francesco and Eugenio Cassani developed the Cassani tractor, one of the world’s first tractors with a diesel engine.
Production, sales, after-sales and the distribution of spare parts are overseen by nine production sites (in Europe and Asia), 12 sales subsidiaries (in Europe and Asia), one joint venture in China, 155 importers and over 3,100 dealers around the world.
JCB
JCB has been producing farm machinery since 1945, when Joseph Cyril Bamford built his first farm trailer. The company first agricultural telehandlers were introduced in 1977, agricultural wheel loaders in 1983, and Fastrac tractors in 1991.
The Fastrac is unique in offering full front and rear suspension for an unparalleled ride, comfort and traction. External disc brakes offer excellent heat dissipation and far greater performance than the oil-immersed systems found on conventional tractors, while JCB tractors’ unique full chassis construction is designed for strength, stability and load carrying ability. Our center-mounted cab reduces any jolts and helps to achieve near-50/50 weight distribution, making the operator more comfortable and more productive.
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