Orchard Tractor Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

The orchard tractor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.82% during the forecast period

The present technology wave has already been observed in orchard tractors with the employment of AI-based technologies for data transmission and precise decision-making processes in cultivation. The growth in orchard tractor technical advancements and the decline in farm labour shrinkage are driving the orchard tractor market growth.

The rising use of orchard tractor models in emerging countries is one of the main drivers fueling the market's expansion. Another key factor supporting the orchard tractor market's expansion is government subsidies for agricultural mechanization.

Application of orchard tractor

Orchard tractors are designed to move about and manoeuvre in confined spaces or fields. The orchard tractor has a smaller height, breadth, and length than any other agricultural tractor since it performs its primary functions in orchards and vines. To protect the tyres of the orchard tractor from being pierced by the thorns of citrus trees in orchards, they are covered or protected with a shield or extra covering. Such a tractor has an engine capacity or power range of 8 to 40 HP.

Market Drivers:

 Growing demand for agricultural equipment

Farm mechanization is becoming more and more necessary in the area as farmer income has not been able to keep up with the rising cost of living. Farmers all around the world are searching for tractors and machinery with specialized characteristics that may satisfy their requirements for productive farming.

Therefore, to satisfy customer demand, several global agricultural machinery manufacturers, like Deere & Company, are developing new, technologically advanced orchard tractors that can fulfil crucial tasks in harvesting crops like apples and cherries.  Growing technological advancements

Farmers are progressively replacing manual work with agricultural mechanization and therefore tractors and machinery are being used for fruit and vegetable plantation. With the use of AI-based technologies for data transmission and accurate decision-making processes in cultivation, the current technological wave has already been seen in orchard tractors. The orchard tractor market growth is being driven by the expansion of orchard tractor technical improvements and the fall in farm labour shrinkage, and it is anticipated that this trend will continue throughout the projected period.

Increasing adoption worldwide

The orchard tractor market growth is increasing owing to booming demand from various nations like China, India, and Brazil as well as substantial government assistance in these countries. As the agricultural industry grows, farmers all around the world are looking for increased yields and economies of scale. The demands of a growing population, rising food consumption, the requirement to increase agricultural yields, and an increase in productivity drive the orchard tractor market size.

North America is anticipated to dominate the orchard tractor market

The orchard tractors market in the North American region has been positively impacted by the ongoing increase in commercial crop production and various efforts undertaken by major nations such as the USA and Canada to bolster environmental sustainability. Furthermore, booming demand for major orchards fruits such as oranges, apples and pears is also acting as one of the key drivers for the regional market growth.

Growing manufacturers focus on product innovation

To dominate globally, the organised and large players in the orchard tractor market are successfully implementing strategies like partnerships, new product development, joint ventures, amalgamation, merger and acquisition, and many others to produce a high percentage of revenue and gain a competitive edge, in tractors and machinery market, leading to an upsurge in orchard tractor market size.

Company Products

• Kubota M Series Narrow Tractor: a fuel-efficient diesel engine and sufficient horsepower are provided by the Kubota M Series Narrow Tractor to complete the task. It includes cutting-edge gearbox technology that enables smooth operation and jerk-free gear changes.
• John Deere 5GN Series Orchard Tractor: It has a hydrostatic powertrain and a diesel engine, which together deliver outstanding horsepower and smooth and reliable power transfer to the wheels. It enables the connection of several tools and accessories.
• Massey Ferguson 4600M Orchard Tractor: Equipped with a powerful diesel engine with lots of horsepower and torque powers the Massey Ferguson 4600M Orchard Tractor provides a variety of gearbox alternatives, such as a 1212 shuttle shift gearbox and forward gears, providing a closer speed option and more comfortable changing for the farmer when cultivating orchards.

Market Developments

• In February 2023, the BCS Group displayed the Gamma 85, a brand-new 75-horsepower vineyard/orchard tractor at EIMA. The eye-catching alternative paintwork, Dualsteer, updated Cat IV cab, and LED lighting are some of the key features. With a normal 1616 gearbox and power shuttle, the rear lift capability is 2.3 tonnes.
• In November 2022, the new 5EN and 5ML Series were added to John Deere's inventory of specialty tractors made for use in small orchards and vineyards.

Segmentation:

By Horsepower

• 8HP-20HP
• 20HP-40HP
• Above 40 HP

By Product

• Wheeled
• Crawler

By Application

• Vineyards and Backyards
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Others