The steps that are involved in the process of farming is very tough and equally tiring. Even with the heavy manual labour, the day to day work still stays out to be very tiring. To help the farmers to reduce their work load, various kinds of machines are being used. One of the most commonly used machines seen in the fields these days are the row crop tractors. These are an advanced version of the tractors.

The row crop tractors as the name suggests are used in tilling and ploughing the soil for the crops which are grown in the rows. Likewise, the crops like the tomatoes or the cabbages, can be easily grown by the support of the row crop tractors. The row crop tractors are a real asset for the farmers who own large acres of farm land. The tractor not only reduces the sweat and the hard work of the farmers, but also helps in reducing the cost in purchasing animal power.

All the more, these tractors are very good at replacing the huge man power as well. The processes of farming which are involved in tilling or harrowing can be easily done by this type of tractor. Apart from the necessary requirements on the field, these row crop tractors can be used to carry along or tow any attachment or any other vehicle for the farming procedure.

By being excessively durable and absolutely dependable, these tractors can be used even in the toughest of the weather conditions. All the more, it has also been seen that in some of the advanced models of the row crop tractors, even the weeding can be done. All in all, this tractor is real combination of a large amount of help to the farmers. Well, here in, a detailed version of the uses and the variety of benefits of this farm equipment has been discussed.

How are the row crop tractors helpful for the farmers in India?

1. Which are the most important crops that can be effectively raised by the row crop tractors ?

It is needless to mention that the crops that can be ploughed and hence, harvested by the row crop tractors ought to be planted in definite rows. The most popular crops that can be ploughed by this machine can be divided into categories based on whether they are grains or vegetables. The common grains are the millet and corn that are primarily corn in the drier parts of North India. The vegetables lie beets, cabbage, beans, carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers can be grown with equal ease.

Apart from the regular crops that are grown for the domestic consumption, the row crop tractors are used to raise forage crops as well. These forage crops like the potatoes or the root crops like carrots and radishes are also of great monetary value. In India, the commercial crops or the cash crops like the cotton, sugar beets, sunflower and tobacco are also grown in rows. The crops are grown in alternate rows. The empty rows are dug deep and the seeds of weeds are sown. The mature weeds help in binding the soil for the row crops and also distributes the oxygen content in the soil. All the more, the row crop tractors work on alternate rows only owing to the space between the tires, that is why the middle rows are filled with weed.

2. What are the prime uses of the row crop tractors?

These tractors happen to perform a variety of tasks at a single time. They can not only sued for planting and ploughing but also can be used for cultivating. These tractors can be used all round the year and can thereby help in carrying out multiple harvest cycles. To speak about the benefit in terms of comfort, these tractors contain well protected cabins which helps the driver to stay away from the outside heat and dirt. These tractors are being made to tow the fertilizer sprayers and also the pesticide sprayers. With a smooth steering mechanism, these row crop tractors are a great help to the farmers.

Conclusion

From being used as thrashers to as water pumps, the versatility of these tractors are absolutely commendable. Hopefully, in the years to come, the benefits will increase more.