Department of Agriculture
Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization
RCEF Mechanization Program
Available Technologies
The four-wheel tractor is a self-propelled vehicle designed to carry, pull or propel agricultural machines and implements.
This machine can make your land preparation operations faster and easier. It is flexible in both dry and wet soil conditions, and has better traction.
This multi-purpose farm machinery is recommended for large-scale farm operations and can also be utilized for transport, hauling of farm inputs and towing of farm machinery like rice combine harvester.
| Engine | 54-58 hp |
|---|---|
| No. of cylinder | 4 |
| Specific fuel consumption | Maximum @ 350 g/kw-h at 85% of rated power |
| PTO shaft speed | 540, minimum |
| Steering system | Power steering |
| - With two (2) sets of hydraulic ports/auxiliary hydraulic valve/remote hydraulic ports positioned in the rear and middle part of the tractor | |
| - With control mechanism for hydraulic attached equipment | |
| Implements | Rotavator or rotary tiller, PTO-driven disc plow, front loader |
| Safety features | Rollover protective structures (ROPs), canopy, seat belt, safety power shaft cover, |
| Field capacity | 2-3 ha/day (@ 1 passing; rotavator) |
| Labor requirement | 1 person |
