Tractor Brands
Through the 140 year history of the tractor, a small range of large tractor manufacturers have become well known. These companies are now represented throughout the world with large dealer networks. The top tractor brands include John Deere, Ford, Farmall, Case, New Holland, Kubota, and Massey Ferguson.
Top Chinese Tractor Brands
China began manufacturing tractors in the 1950s. Despite this late start, manufacturing quantities exceed 3 million per year for the domestic and oversea markets (2005). The top Chinese tractor brands are:
Brand Manufacturer
YTO or Dongfanghong YTO International Ltd.
Shifeng Shandong Shifeng Group Co., Ltd.
Dongfeng Changzhou Dongfeng Agricultural Machinery Group Co., Ltd.
Foton Shandong Foton Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Muhe Shandong Changlin Group Qingdao Imp. & Export Co., Ltd.
Weifang Shandong Weituo Group Co.,ltd.
Jinma Jiangsu Yueda Yancheng Tractor Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.
Changfa Jiangsu Changfa Group
Sifang Zhejiang Sifang Group Corp.
Taihu Wuxi Taihu Tractor Company
Tractor Horsepower
It is simple to calculate horsepower, but it is not simple to calculate a tractor’s horsepower. Here are some tips:
Horsepower
Defined scientifically as "745.7 watts" or the amount of energy required to lift 550 pounds of weight 1 foot in 1 second.
Tractor Horsepower
Most tractors are rated according to the maximum observed power-take-off, or PTO horsepower.
Small Tractors
In China, tractors with a horsepower below 20 are usually called Small Tractors. Most lawn & garden tractors are in this category.
Medium & Large Tractors
Tractors with a horsepower above 20hp. Tractors with high horsepower are able to use larger tractor attachments.