tractoare

Tractoare are motorized vehicles designed primarily to pull agricultural implements and to power attached equipment. They are used for tasks such as plowing, planting, cultivating, harvesting, hauling, and site preparation. Most tractoare engines drive through a power take-off (PTO) and hydraulic systems, which enable the operation of mounted or trailed implements.

Design features include a frame or cab, diesel engine, transmission, drive system, three-point hitch, PTO, and hydraulic circuits. They are typically wheeled, though tracked models exist. Horsepower ranges from about 20–30 hp for compact tractors to more than 400–600 hp for large row-crop and specialized machines.

Types include compact tractors for small farms or gardens; utility tractors; row-crop tractors; orchard or vineyard tractors; high-horsepower tractors; and specialized tractors such as crawler tractors. They come in 2WD and 4WD options and commonly use front loaders and various attachments.

In modern agriculture, tractoare are integrated with precision farming technologies, including GPS-guided steering, yield monitors, variable-rate equipment, and telematics, enabling efficient input use and better field management.

History: The mechanization of farming in the early 20th century, with companies such as Fordson and John Deere, transformed agriculture by replacing draft animals. Over time, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and advanced transmissions improved efficiency, reliability, and control.