How to select your Tractor?

Tractors are a very important part of the agricultural industry in India as well as other parts of the world. Tractors have been part of the farming practices since more than a 100 years. It is extremely important to pick the right Tractor for your work in order to yield more profits from farming. We have listed a few factors on how to select the best Tractor for you.

1. Check if the dealer’s maintenance/service centre is near you
One should always make sure before selecting the tractor of a particular brand that it has a service centre near your locality. This is important because, in case of any faults or downtime it would be very easy for the customer to go to the service centre if nearby. Machines are always subject to repairs and maintenance.  Another major reason for this is because of the fact, that tractors are machines which work extensively for longer durations. It is usually advised that owners take their tractor to service/ maintenance centre after 500 hours of operations.

2. One should know their work requirements
It is very essential to know your work requirements as there are many different varieties of tractors which are used in different tasks. Hence, a person should first understand their work and then make the purchase accordingly. One more factor to be kept in mind is, every crop needs different applications. The buyer should ensure that the tractor has all the specifications and features needed for their job and application. For example, in India, Haulage is also carried out using tractors. Haulage tractors must be high in speed and very fuel efficient.

3. The area of your agricultural farm
Tractors are put to use according to the size of the agricultural fields. In case of larger area, one will have to select a tractor with a much powerful engine, and other machinery. Whereas on the other hand, a tractor with a less powerful engine and limited features will be perfect for smaller field size. Also, hard soil will require more powerful tractors.

4. Ensure the resale value of the tractor
It is highly important to know the resale value of your machine. There is always a constant need to upgrade and change your machinery. Therefore, if a person is investing a certain amount of money, they should definitely know about the resale value of the same. Even, if a person is planning to buy a used tractor, they should first ensure the engine and machine quality.

5. Price of the tractor
Deciding the price budget of purchasing your tractor is very important. There are many tractors with different price and features. Hence, one should make the choice very carefully. Finance is available in most cases and the buyer should evaluate their ability to pay the instalments. Depending on ability to pay, the buyer can also choose a good quality used tractor.

6. How comfortable it is to drive and operate the tractor
Another important factor of selecting the machine is the comfort it offers to its user. An owner should make sure, the machine he/she has bought is comfortable to drive and use.