There is no use of a tractor without an implement. It just becomes a vehicle to move from one place to another. Farmers can boost their productivity by using different farm implements for varying purposes. Currently, most tractors come with a couple of implements in multiple combinations, like backhoes and loaders. Based on the task, the driver can select a suitable implement. The mid-attachment point on the tractor is the least prominent position, as it becomes challenging to mount and dismount implements. Implements are attached to the tractor with a three-point hitch or a drawbar. A 3-point hitch is preferred by farmers as the attachment can be easily lowered and raised.
Implements for small tractors
Several people have this misconception that implements are only meant for big tractors. They find it difficult to believe that a mini tractor can perform most tasks meant for a full-size tractor. Compact tractors are popular in India as most farmers have small farms. In addition, these tractors are highly economical for small and marginal farmers. There are several implements available for small tractors. Almost all tools designed for full-size tractors can be found for small or mini tractors. Small tractors are versatile with implements; thus, they are loved by rural landowners, landscape contractors and farmers. Compact tractor implements have been divided into rear, mid, front, tillage, landscape, maintenance and handling.
- Mower: This implement is also known as the cutter. It is designed for cutting weeds and grass. This is important for proper space management and maintaining crops to a suitable height. Based on the tractor style and size, the implement can be used for mowing and trimming a field, lawn or garden. Mowers are used for cutting grass professionally. It is high time for farmers to use machines for agricultural operations. This attachment is an excellent tool for the maintenance of farms. This machine is essential for keeping the grass and crops under control. Uncontrolled growth can result in weak growth. In addition, animals can enter the farm and damage the crops. It would be difficult to catch these animals if the growth was high.
- Box Blade: Tractors pull this implement. With the help of this implement, the ground is dug up using big blades. The soil is then levelled into a flat layer. Thus, this attachment on a small tractor is used effectively to smoothen and level the soil. It is a long rectangular piece of equipment that spans along the tractor’s width. There are rear and front blades on them for breaking up soil and shaping it. The primary use is to spread the material, such as gravel and soil. It has a simple design and functioning, so a farmer can efficiently operate them. Farm mechanisation is possible with the use of this attachment. This attachment is also great for maintenance work on farms as it can effectively move dirt, dig a hole and level ground.
- Front End Loader: It has an armed design to connect this implement to tools like buckets and pallet loaders. Farmers can move a huge pile of materials using this implement on a small tractor. It helps a great deal in cleaning the farms of manure, gravel and soil. A front-end loader is perfect for purposes like digging, levelling and grading. This attachment is handy for completing tasks efficiently and quickly. On large farms, farms can’t clear the land manually. Before cultivation, there can be piles of waste materials on the field that needs to be moved to a different location. In addition, there can be other equipment or materials that might be required in the area. For both these purposes, a front-end loader can be used. These implements can be used for various purposes based on the needs of farmers.
- Post-Hole Digger: You can use a small tractor to dig holes in the field. It is powered by the PTO of the tractor and is also known as an auger. A three-point hitch is primarily used to attach this implement at the rear of the small tractor. In addition, it is attached to the PTO shaft of the tractor. It digs holes efficiently and quickly. The tractor power is supplied to the attachment with the help of the PTO shaft. Also, the best part is that the soil is removed from the holes. They are the best tool for planting trees.
Nevertheless, there are other uses for these holes, like setting poles to mark the boundaries of a farm. Due to the functionality of the attachment, it can also be used for non-farming activities. Electricity poles can be set up using the holes made by this attachment. For such trivial tasks, a farmer does not need a big tractor. They can easily buy a small tractor with this implement to fulfil their needs. Farmers can also determine the width and depth of the holes made by post-hole diggers.
- Rotary tiller: It is the perfect attachment for performing both secondary and primary tillage. They can be employed for the effective cultivation of the soil. Rotary tillers can be attached to small tractors for mixing and levelling the ground. A series of sharp blades can eliminate weeds. Seedbed preparation is the best use for this machine. It is a powerful device for breaking up, churning and aerating the soil. In addition, drainage is improved by using this machine. Cash crop farmers have the most use for this machine as they need to bury and mix residues. Less labour is used in soil preparation, which is the most crucial process before seeding. Also, nutrients get mixed up well in the soil. It improves the soil structure of the farm, which improves the crop yield.
If you want to chop and mix crops such as rice, cotton, sugarcane, tobacco and maise, you must use rotary tillers. Uniform mixing of trash can be achieved. Farmers can also equip a planter on the attachment for planting purposes. Fertilisers can be appropriately incorporated into the soil. Weed control is another important use of this attachment while incorporating green manure into the land.