Comprehensive Guide to Select Best Tractor for Farming

Buying a tractor is a life changing moment for the buyer as getting the right tractor which suits his application will ensure maximum productivity. Ensuring the smooth process in the tractor purchase, India’s No.1 tractor export brand, Sonalika Tractors has always taken innovative steps to ease up farmer’s lives and further raise their convenience level with its heavy duty tractors. The company already has taken a bold step in the tractor industry to showcase tractor prices on official website and raise price transparency. This extraordinary step by Sonalika is currently resulting in the immense customer satisfaction, especially during the purchase process of its heavy-duty tractors.

Choosing the best tractor from the various options might be a challenging task, but we have lined up a comprehensive guide that will lead you to pick your right tractor. There are several factors that play an important role while selecting a tractor as per farm needs -

1.  Recognise your needs
   Identify your farm needs and the operations for which the tractor would be used. It can be used in farming in tasks such as ploughing, tilling, planting or in commercial applications for goods transport.
   Get a clear idea about the farm size, soil type and the crops that you want to cultivate in your fields. For meeting the needs of every farmer from varied states, Sonalika has designed state-specific tractors to address their critical farm needs on their geographical soil type.
2. Gather details about the tractor variant and price 
   Find information about the latest tractors in the market and their quality and price. At this stage, you will have alternatives from which you may evaluate and compare the options to make the best choice to buy a tractor.
3. Search the tractor dealership near you
   In the era of the digital world, it has become easy to know everything while sitting at home. Along with checking the tractor price on the official website, farmers can check the 1000+ dealerships of Sonalika and shortlist the best dealer as per their preference. Once the overview of the dealerships has been taken online, a physical visit at the dealership is mandatory in order to ensure the actual look, feel and performance of the desired tractor.
4. Evaluate the tractor externally
   Begin by visually inspecting the tractor from a distance, note down its appearance, size and shape. Pay attention to the details of the tractors including the exterior finish and the paint applied on the surface. After this, get more interested to check the space allowance in the access points such as engine compartments and storage space. One must use a tractor's manual to ensure that the external features are aligned as per the specifications and intended use.
5. Keep a sharp eye on the features of the tractor
   Demo testing is the important step that comes under the tractor buying process. In this phase, the working of the internal components of tractors get examined in an appropriate manner.  A good tractor purchase is guaranteed if the buyer evaluates several features that include:
   • Wheel Drive Type: Determine if you need a 4WD or 2WD tractor as per the soil type of your land. A tractor under 4WD variant offers better traction and stability on the wetlands. On the other hand, the 2x2 tractor is more fuel-efficient and has a smaller turning radius which makes it better to use in small land areas mostly seen in India.
   • Engine: Enquire about every feature of the engine including cylinder, speed, torque, mileage and fuel consumption. Choose a tractor with sufficient power to handle your farm tasks. Match the tractor's horsepower to the implements that you plan to use with it. Get appropriate information about the litres of fuel usage per hour as it affects operating costs. Sonalika Tractors rolls out the widest tractor range in 20-120 HP and most preferred models are - Sonalika MM-18, Sonalika DI 35, Sonalika DI 42 Power+, Sonalika Sikander RX 50, Sonalika Tiger DI 55 III, Sonalika Tiger DI 65 CRDS and Sonalika Tiger DI 75 CRDS.
   • Transmission: The type of the transmission must be known and it should be more than enough to ensure comfort in your farming. In heavy duty tractors by Sonalika, one can have choices among the 12F+12R Gear speeds with Shuttle Tech Transmission (Tiger Series) and Sliding Mesh type (Sikander Series).
   • Hydraulics: Thorough inspection must be done about the hydraulic lifts of the tractor and its working with varied implements such as rotavator, cultivator, seed sower and many more. Also, pay attention to whether lifting operation is followed with fuel efficiency. In Sonalika’s premium tractors, users can take advantage of advanced 5G Hydraulics and perform lifting operations with great ease.
   • Comfort and Safety: Look for tractors with comfortable seating, ergonomic controls and good visibility to minimise operator fatigue during long working hours.
6. Familiarise with the after-sale services Gather the data about the company’s after-sale services through online sources, dealers and existing customer reviews & testimonials. Sonalika Tractors is very quick with its 3x2 Promise as technicians arrive within 3 hours and problems get solved in 2 days. The delightful facilities by the company have resulted in earning the trust of 14+ lakh farmers across 150+ countries.

Conclusion
Selecting the best tractor depends on the specific needs and farm operations. The final decision must be followed by proper research, existing customer feedback and demo-testing. If you choose Sonalika Tractors for buying a tractor, you will have a very easy and smooth buying process.  From pre-sale services to after-sale services, Sonalika extends its support with passion and commitment that are clearly highlighted in its heavy duty tractors.