Choosing agricultural implements is a
highly technical decision that directly affects farm efficiency, work speed, operation quality, fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and final yield. Unlike the past—when farmers mostly focused on tractor power or implement price—modern equipment selection is an eng3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farmsineering process that depends on real farm needs, soil type, climate conditions, and crop requirements.
This guide is designed for both small and
large farms and clearly explains which implements each farm requires and how to choose them.
Why proper implement selection matters:Complete Guide to Buying3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farms
• Proper tools can multiply farm productivity.3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farms
• Incorrect tools increase fuel use, strain the tractor, and damage soil.
• Correct selection minimizes repairs and downtime.
• Uniform operations—such as precise planting or proper tillage—are only possible with the right implements.
• In large farms, correct implement choice directly impacts timing and 3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farmsmanagement across large areas.
Step 1: Identifying farm size
Small farms (under 10 ha)Complete Guide to Buying
• Multi‑purpose, lightweight, e3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farmsconomical tools
• ۳۵–۷۵ hp tractors
• Tools must operate without excessive tractor load
Medium farms (10–۵۰ ha)3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farms
• Wider and more specialized implements
• Higher importance of uniformi3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farmsty and speed3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farms
• Significant reduction in operating time and cost
Complete Guide to BuyingLarg3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farmse farms (50+ ha)Complete Guide to Buying
3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farms• Wide-working implements with reinforced frames
• Priority on speed and operational capacity
• Industrial-grade, high‑standard equipment required
Step 2: Understanding soil and climate
• Heavy soils: wear‑resistant blades and strong chassis
• Light soils: light, low‑consumption tools
• Clay soils: blades preventing sticking
• Low‑rainfall regions: conservation tillage tools3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farms
• Humid regions: designs optimized for wet soil performance
Step 3: Choosing implements for each stage
Tillage equipment
• Small farms: light ploughs, simple cultivators, narrow rototillerComplete Guide to Buyings
• Medium and large farms: heavy discs, chisel ploughs, goosefoot cultivators, residue shredders
Planting equipment
• Small farms: simple broadcasters, light seeders
• Large farms: industrial seed drills, row planters, deep seeders
(including Sandan deep-seeders capable of planting cereals and oilseeds under 5 mm)
Complete Guide to BuyingFertilizing equipment
• Centrifugal spreaders for small and medium areasComplete Guide to Buying
• Row fertilizer applicators for industrial crops
• Precision applicators for large farms
Weeding and secondary operations
• Row weeders
• Crust breakers
• Light rollers3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farms
Complete Guide to BuyingHarvesting and post-harvest equipment
• Residue shredders
• Conveyors and elevators
• Specialized harvesting machinery
Complete Guide to BuyingStep 4: Matching implement to tractor
• Tractor should never be overloaded
• Wrong working width increases fuel use
• Tractor power must match soil resistance
• Implement depth must match tractor traction
• Reinforced frame
• Hardened, wear‑resistant blades
• Industrial bearings
• Engineering design to reduce tractor load3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farms
• High durability for tough Iranian soils
Complete Guide to BuyingCompanies like Sandan (established 1982) design equipment optimized for Iranian soil and climate, reducing breakdowns and increasing productivity.
Step 6: Balancing price and quality
Low‑quality, cheap tools:
• Fail quickly
• Produce non-uniform work
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• Perform poorly in hard soils3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farms
High‑quality tools:
• Long lifespan
• Uniform operation
• Reduced fuel consumption
• Higher long-term economic return
Conclusion:
Complete Guide to BuyingChoosing agricultural implements is an engi3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farmsneering decision. Each farm has different needs based on size, soil, crop type, and tractor power. Selecting standard, high‑quality tools increases work speed, reduces costs, and improves yield. Companies like Sandan, with four decades of engineering experience, provide tools that deliver optimal results for small, medium, and large farms.3Complete Guide to Buying Agricultural Implements for Small and Large Farms