How Much Is a Tractor in Namibia?

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How Much Is a Tractor in Namibia?

WHAT IS A TRACTOR?

A tractor is a powerful motor vehicle with large rear wheels, an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery such as that used in agriculture, mining or construction.

WHO INVENTED THE TRACTOR?

The first tractor was built in 1889 by the Charter Gas Engine Co, owned by John Charter, an inventor who lived in a small village in Iowa named after his father, Froelich. His first design used the wheels and transmission from a steam traction engine, powered by a single-cylinder Otto petrol engine.

HOW LONG HAVE TRACTORS BEEN IN THE SYSTEM?

Tractors first emerged in the early 19th century when steam engines on wheels were used to help drive mechanical farm machinery using a flexible belt. The first portable steam engine used for agricultural purposes was invented by Richard Trevithick in 1812 and it was known as the Barn Engine.

WHAT IS THE USE OF A TRACTOR?

Tractors are used for many purposes including;

 Agriculture

 Construction

 Road building

 Bulldozers

 Scrappers

 Diggers

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF TRACTORS?

Tractors come in many different types for various purposes. Some of the types of tractors are;

1 Utility Tractors.

2 Compact Tractors.

3 Row Crop Tractors.

4 Industrial Tractors.