Analysis of trends in the smart tractor market

High-quality tractor intelligence is on the rise and has become a global trend. This article discusses this issue to make a brick

and guide our tractor industry towards healthy development.

State of the Smart Tractor Market

The high-end smart tractor market is characterized by a number of features. Firstly, from the point of view of the domestic market, intellectual demand

constantly growing. With the advancement of the agricultural modernization process, it has become difficult for traditional tractors to meet the demands of efficient

agricultural production, and intelligence has become a new direction of development. For example, unmanned large farms that China is vigorously

promotes and applies, provides technical support for intelligent tractors. With the popularization and promotion of unmanned farms, the demand for

High-end intelligent tractors are becoming increasingly clear, they can improve production efficiency and reduce labor costs.

China's intelligent tractor technology is gradually catching up with the international advanced level. Domestic enterprises have made progress in

some core technologies of intelligent tractors, such as gear shift technology, the use of double planetary structure

indeterminate shaft gears to achieve power shift, solving the problem of excessive axial size of fixed axial gearbox

shaft; Autonomous driving technology based on Beidou high-precision positioning technology realizes the transition of the tractor from piloted to

automatic control and starting, speed clutch, steering, raising and falling of the car and other autonomous driving operations.

The industry as a whole is moving towards high class and intelligence. Many enterprises are actively working on a strategic layout and launching a wide

range of high quality intelligent tractors. For example, China is towing a new generation of intelligent tractor Dongfang Red Intelligent Translator

2.0, with intelligent turning, automatic maintaining plowing depth, fixed speed cruise, one touch to lift and

rollover, accurate acreage measurement, rear view image monitoring, information security warning and other seven innovative

functions, three operating models that enjoy great user support.

However, there is currently an oversupply of low-end tractor products on the market, a shortage of large-sized and high-quality

products. Under the dual influence of policy and market, large-scale and high-quality products are becoming increasingly hot, but the overall market share

high-quality intelligent tractors still need to increase, and further development is needed to meet the growing demand for

agricultural production.

Future Development Trends of the Intelligent Tractor Market

1. Constantly increasing the level of intelligence

In the future, the intelligence level of high-performance intelligent tractors will be further enhanced. As for autonomous driving, it

accuracy could be higher, for example by further improving the current accuracy of autonomous driving from ±2.5 cm, allowing tractors to more accurately

perform operations such as sowing and fertilizing during field work. Moreover, intelligent tractors will not be limited to simple

autonomous driving, but will develop in the direction of more advanced artificial intelligence, for example, with the possibility of automatic

adjusting the depth of work and fertilizers in accordance with soil fertility, humidity and other conditions.

2. Multifunctional integration

High-quality intelligent tractors will evolve towards multifunctional integration. The tractor can be equipped with many

various agricultural implements, through the intelligent control system to achieve fast switching, meet the needs

various stages of agricultural production, such as sowing, arable land, irrigation, harvesting and so on. This will significantly increase

efficiency in the use of tractors and will reduce the time and cost for farmers to change between different agricultural implements.

3. Deep integration with smart agriculture

With the development of smart agriculture, high-end intelligent tractors will become an important part of smart farming systems. He can

interact with farm management systems, meteorological monitoring systems, agricultural product tracking systems, etc.

For example, adjust working hours based on meteorological data to avoid working in adverse weather conditions; As

Alternatively, tractor performance data is uploaded into the farm management system, making it easier for farmers to manage production and make decisions.

4 Improving environmental efficiency

Against the backdrop of increasingly stringent environmental requirements, the environmental performance of high-end intelligent tractors will be constantly improved. WITH

On the one hand, engine technology will constantly improve, increase fuel efficiency, reduce exhaust emissions; On the other side,

explore the application of new energy sources on tractors such as electric or hybrid tractors to reduce dependence on traditional

fossil fuels and achieve energy conservation and emissions reduction goals.

5 Increased market globalization

China's high-quality intelligent tractor companies will more actively explore the international market. As technology increases

product profitability will gradually emerge and its share is expected to further increase in major export markets such as Asia,

Europe and North America. At the same time, foreign enterprises will also increase their presence in the Chinese market, leading to an intensification of the trend

globalization of competition in the market, which will encourage enterprises to constantly improve product quality and service levels.

Comparison of domestic and foreign markets of high-end intelligent tractors

1. Technical level

China's tractor technology has generally lagged behind that of foreign countries, but has been developing rapidly in recent years. Domestic tractor brands

have deployed intelligent tractor products, in some core technologies such as gear shift technology, autonomous

driving, etc. have gradually narrowed the gap with foreign countries. Autonomous driving technology developed by domestic enterprises with

using Beidou high-precision positioning technology, also has good application results in the domestic agricultural environment, and

as government investment in research and development of relevant technologies increases, the rate of technological catch-up

also accelerates.

Some advanced foreign enterprises such as Fenter, John Deere, Kesnew Holland, etc. in the field of tractor intelligence began earlier, technology

relatively mature. They make extensive use of automated, intelligent and information technology to modernize tractors and have good

proven solutions for smart agriculture and precision agriculture technologies such as Case's AFS system

World, New Holland PLM, John Deere AMS, Kras EASY and AGCO FUSE, which are widely used

are used throughout the world and provide efficient and precise solutions for agricultural production. At the same time we are promoting

technological progress in China's tractor industry to improve the competitiveness of domestic tractors.

2. Market size

At the national level. In terms of sales, tractors occupy a relatively high share of total agricultural machinery sales in China,

China's total agricultural machinery sales reached 253,339 billion yuan in 2021, an increase of 7.81% over the same period

last year. Tractors have consistently ranked first in agricultural machinery sales with a sales volume of 86039 billion yuan, accounting for

33.96% of total sales. This share is much higher than that of other agricultural machinery products such as rice harvesters and corn harvesters.

combine harvesters, sales of which amounted to 47.85 billion yuan and 35.9 billion yuan, respectively, or 13.82% and 10.37%, respectively. Although currently

The domestic market for high-quality intelligent tractors occupies a relatively small share of the overall tractor market, its market is gradually

is expanding with the acceleration of agricultural modernization and increasing demand for smart products.

Foreign countries: According to a study by QY Research group, the global smart tractor market sales in 2023 will be

grow faster. Tractor sales are expected to exceed 50% by 2030. Due to the long-term development of the market for high-quality intelligent

tractors abroad, some developed countries have a high degree of agricultural modernization, demand for high-quality intelligent

tractors are larger, the overall market size is relatively large.

3.Functional and application aspects of products

Domestic: Domestic high-quality intelligent tractor products continue to be enriched with functions, such as Chinese towable

Dongfang Red 2.0 intelligent tractor has many innovative features. In practical terms, we are talking mainly about satisfying

needs of domestic agricultural production, including adaptation to different terrain, soil conditions and patterns

growing crops in the country. At present, domestic intelligent tractors are gradually being used in large and medium-sized

farms, as well as in some agricultural cooperatives.

Foreign: Foreign high-quality intelligent tractor products have more diversified functions and pay attention to functions

precision agriculture. For example, the functions of precision seeding, precision fertilization, precision irrigation, etc. are more precise and accurate. Regarding

applied developments, then, in addition to the needs of domestic agricultural production, they are widely exported around the world and used in

different agricultural conditions around the world, especially in some large farms and countries and regions with higher levels of

modernization of agriculture.

Factors Impacting the High-End Intelligent Tractor Market

1. Policy factors

Subsidy Policy: Government subsidy policy for smart tractors has a significant impact on the market. For example, the state constantly

increases subsidies for the application of Beidou satellite navigation technology on tractors, reducing the cost of using smart

tractors, increases user motivation to purchase and contributes to the development of the smart tractor market. If the subsidy policy is

continue to optimize to cover more technologies and products related to intelligent tractors, this will further promote

market expansion.

Industrial Policy: The industrial policy introduced by the government encourages enterprises to develop and produce high quality

intelligent tractors. For example, to implement China's solutions and deployment to promote high-quality manufacturing development

industry, accelerating the promotion and application of the first (set), constantly improving the level of innovation in core technologies and equipment,

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has revised and published the corresponding guidance catalogue, added intelligent

tractors into this product category, guides enterprises towards high-quality intelligence, which will help improve the technical level and

competitiveness of the entire industry.

2. Technical factors

Major technological breakthroughs: development of core technologies of high-performance intelligent tractors, such as shift technology

power, autonomous driving technology, hydraulic integrated control technology with pressure compensation with load cell with closed

the heart of the electro-hydraulic suspension system, acoustic coupling design technology is critical. These technological breakthroughs can

improve the performance of the tractor, for example, gear shift technology solves the problem of power interruption when changing gears and

increases work efficiency; Self-driving technology improves operating accuracy and reduces labor requirements. If the company can

take the initiative and fully control the autonomous intellectual property of core technologies, it will create a strong chain system

supplies, will form a new quality productive force and occupy a dominant position in market competition.

Technology Integration and Innovation: Apart from core technologies, the integration of various technologies into innovation is also a factor influencing

market. For example, integrating Beidou high-precision positioning technology with electro-hydraulic control system to achieve more accurate

working with agricultural implements; Or the integration of automation technologies with intelligent decision-making systems that allow

tractors automatically adjust operating parameters in accordance with different operating conditions and crop needs. Such technologically

integrated innovation can increase the added value of products and meet increasingly diverse user needs, thereby

contributing to market development.

3 Market demand factors

Demand for Agricultural Modernization: As the process of agricultural modernization progresses, the demand for smart tractors is increasing

high-end, such as large farms and agricultural cooperatives. These business entities need to improve efficiency

production, reduce production costs and improve the quality of agricultural products, and high-end intelligent tractors can

satisfy these needs. For example, the precision operation function of intelligent tractors can improve the precision of planting and fertilizing, thereby

increasing the yield and quality of crops.

Labor factor: The reduction in labor force in rural areas has led to the development of agricultural production towards mechanization and

intelligence. Due to the reduction in the labor force employed in agriculture, the demand for high-quality

intelligent tractors that can replace labor and improve labor efficiency. In addition, smart tractors are relatively easy to use

operation and do not require a large number of professional skills, which also makes them more accessible to agricultural workers.

4 Cost factors

Production cost: High quality intelligent tractor due to high technical content, its research and development,

production process costs are relatively high. This includes costs for purchasing spare parts, investments in technological research and

development, updating production equipment and so on. If companies can reduce production costs through technological innovation

and optimization of production processes, this will help reduce prices and increase the competitiveness of products in the market. For example, some companies

reduce production costs through mass production, introduction of new materials, etc.

Cost of Use: The cost of using smart tractors also affects the market. If maintenance of intelligent

tractors require professional technical personnel and equipment, users may be discouraged if maintenance is too

expensive. In addition, the energy consumption cost of intelligent tractors is also an aspect that, if it can improve fuel efficiency

efficiency or adopting more economical energy will reduce usage costs and increase market acceptability.

New technologies in the high-end smart tractor market

1 Artificial intelligence technologies

The prospects for applying artificial intelligence technologies to high-performance smart tractors are broad. Using machine algorithms

learning tractors can analyze a large amount of agricultural data, such as soil data, crop growth data,

meteorological data and so on. For example, based on data on soil moisture and fertility, the optimal time for sowing and application is predicted.

fertilizers; Image recognition technology is used to identify weeds in fields and perform precise weeding. In addition, artificial intelligence is also

can realize intelligent diagnostics of tractor malfunctions by monitoring and analyzing tractor operation data in real mode

time, identify potential risks of malfunction in advance, promptly notify maintenance personnel about maintenance,

reduce downtime and increase production efficiency.

2 Internet of Things technologies

IoT technology connects high-end smart tractors with other agricultural devices and systems. Tractors can

interact with farm sensor networks (e.g. soil moisture sensors, weather stations, etc.), control systems

agricultural machinery, agricultural product tracking systems, etc. For example, a tractor can automatically adjust irrigation

based on soil moisture sensor data; Job data (such as working area, working time, quality of work, etc.) is loaded into the system

management of agricultural machinery to make it easier for farmers to manage and make decisions. At the same time, IoT technology can also provide

Remote monitoring and operation, users can remotely monitor the working status of the tractor via mobile phone or computer and

perform some simple actions such as starting, stopping, setting operating parameters, etc.

3 New energy technologies

The application of new energy technologies on high-quality intelligent tractors is a new trend. On the one hand, electric tractors

have the advantages of zero emission and low noise, and are suitable for use in some areas with higher environmental requirements

(for example, on farms around cities). Battery technology for electric tractors continues to evolve, and durability is gradually

improves, charging time is also reduced. On the other hand, hybrid tractors combine the advantages of traditional fuel engines and

electrical systems that can use both fuel engines when high power output is required and switch to electric

modes when low power is required, which increases energy efficiency and reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

Big data and cloud technologies

Big data and cloud computing technologies provide powerful data processing and storage capabilities for intelligent tractors with high

class. By collecting various tractor data during operation (such as work speed, work path, farm implements status, etc.), and

also environmental data (e.g. soil data, meteorological data, etc.) and uploading this data to the cloud for storage and analysis.

Using big data analytics techniques, more valuable information can be obtained, such as the best operating patterns in different regions and

the best fertilizer options for various crops. Cloud computing also provides powerful computing support for intelligent systems

tractor controls that provide quick and accurate solutions to complex problems.

Original: Hanzhong carpenter

Source: Agricultural Equipment Information Network