Compact Tractor Market is segmented By Engine Capacity (Less than 20 HP, 20HP-40HP, More than 40HP), By Application (Agriculture, Forestry and Garden Work, Utility, Others), By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Market Overview:
The Global Compact Tractor Market is estimated to reach at a high CAGR during the forecast period 2024-2031.
The compact tractor is an agricultural tractor that is smaller compared to a typical farming tractor. Compact tractor models are well-suited for first-category implements, as they use a 540-rpm power take off attachment system (PTO) integrated with a three-point hitch. A compact tractor generally weighs less than 4,000 pounds, although larger compact tractors are also available. As these tractors are small but powerful, they easily become the better choice for small gardening activities and when dealing with smaller areas.
Market Dynamics
Growing mechanization in agriculture is driving the compact tractor market
The pressure of producing more crops in less time with limited human resources along with technological advancement and various initiatives to encourage mechanization in the agriculture industry are the main driving factors for the growth of the global compact tractor market. For example, the Government of India’s initiative the Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) is focusing on increasing farm mechanization in the country. In most of the Asian countries, tractor has become an essential element as it helps farmers to enhance their production and gain better returns with less investment. According to the Tractor and Mechanisation Association (TMA) in India, tractor producers had record sales in 2017-2018, selling over 7 lakh units, which was 22% increase than previous years definitely indicates that farmers are more opening up to the idea of investing in multi-purpose tractors. Additionally, growing technological advancement in the manufacturing of compact tractors is also helping the market to expand. For instance, compact tractors today are equipped with 3-point hitches, four-wheel drive and all other versatility in the world, giving it more capabilities to be applied in many other works other than agriculture such as lawn care, landscaping, snow clearing, animal management, etc. For instance, in America, while compact tractors and their attachments are somewhat more affordable than the traditional skid steer, many customers are interested in buying a compact tractor for versatile jobs.
Market Segmentation Analysis
Agriculture segment is the dominating application segment, due to time saving and requirement of low human resources
In terms of engine capacity, the global compact tractor market is dominated by 20-40 HP segment with market share of XX% in 2020 because Subcompact and compact tractors available in the category of 20-40hp are ideal for large-scale landscaping works and farm duties such as tunneling, transportation or tilling on large grounds, medium grounds and meadows. The compact tractor can pull and control number of farm equipments such as a cultivator, a harrow, a trailer a plough and harvesters. The compact tractor brand which provides a 20hp diesel engine along with various accessories such as seed drill, rotovator, etc. has been a common purchase in India.
On the basis of application, global compact tractor market is dominated by the agriculture segment with market share of XX% in 2020 as small-scale framers of Asian countries are increasingly adopting compact tractors as they are lightweight, affordable and enable crops to be handled carefully, decreasing damage
Market Geographical Share
Asia-Pacific is the largest market in compact tractor market
Asia-Pacific is the largest market for compact tractor, with nearly XX% of the global sales revenue in 2020, due to growing government initiatives of mechanization of agriculture industry, high rate of adoption of new technology among small and medium level farmers and increasing pressure of yielding more from small farming fields. The revolution of adoption of tractor in Asian countries can be known from the fact that, in India, tractor penetration has enhanced from one-per-150 hectares to one-per-30 hectares. With availability of multiple loans for farmers to access these machines, industry experts have predicted that there will be a more investment from farmers in high-quality farming equipment in India such as modern tractors.
Market Competitive Landscape:
Growing product introduction is making the market more competitive
The global compact tractors market is consolidated and competitive in nature in terms of versatility and feature specifications. Major players are mainly focusing on new product developments as well as merger & acquisition to remain competitive. The leading market players of compact tractor market are Kubota Corporation, New Holland, Deere & Company, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, Sonalika International Tractors Ltd., The Case Corporation, Massey Ferguson Limited, Escorts Limited, Doosan Corp., AGCO Corp. and others.
Recent Developments:
- On December 26, 2020, Sonalika introduced India’s first electric tractor named as Tiger Electric
- On June 28, 2021, John Deere declared a master supply agreement with Mobile Track Solutions, L.L.C., an Elkader, Iowa-based manufacturer of towed scrapers.
- On June 16, 2021, New Holland Agriculture has introduced the new Stage V-compliant Boomer tractor range, which packs a bigger performance while maintaining its compact size
COVID-19 Impact:
Pandemic had a negative impact on global compact tractor market
The Covid-19 pandemic has negatively impacted compact tractor business due to supply chain disruption, decrease in demand and decrease in income of customers. The lock down in many countries has compelled tractors’ manufacturing companies to either stop production or operate in decreased capacity. For example, in April 2020, one of the major compact tractors manufacturing company Kubota Corporation stopped all operations at its Georgia, US plant. This has greatly affected the demand for compact tractors in the first two quarters of 2020. Post Covid-19, the compact tractor market is expected to regain its growth rate, with less economic volatility and return of demand from farmers.
