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Research Project: Sustaining Productivity and Ecosystem Services of Agricultural and Horticultural Systems in the Southeastern United States

Location: Soil Dynamics Research

Title: Tractor recommendation worksheet

Author
item Morton, Trent
item Torbert Iii, Henry

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Research Technical Update
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/5/2025
Publication Date: 12/5/2025
Citation: Morton, T.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2025. Tractor recommendation worksheet. Technical Report. USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Laboratory, Auburn AL, USA. 1 p. https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/auburn-al/soil-dynamics-research/docs/worksheets/.

Interpretive Summary: This tool is designed for producers considering the purchase of a new towed implement for use in their farming operation. The power requirements for utilization of the implement will depend on the size of the implement and its purpose. This spreadsheet tool is designed so that the user will be able to select an implement from a list provided, and the recommended power unit (tractor/combine/UTV) needed for the implement will be shown along with other useful general information. In addition, the total cost for the operation of the implement (along with the tractor) is presented. The total cost is presented on a "per acre" basis and can be used to measure the potential profitability of an operation to help the producer make informed decisions regarding changes in their farming operations.

Technical Abstract: This tool is designed for producers considering the purchase of a new towed implement for use in their farming operation. The power requirements for utilization of the implement will depend on the size of the implement and its purpose. This spreadsheet tool is designed so that the user will be able to select an implement from a list provided, and the recommended power unit (tractor/combine/UTV) needed for the implement will be shown along with other useful general information. In addition, the total cost for the operation of the implement (along with the tractor) is presented. The total cost is presented on a "per acre" basis and can be used to measure the potential profitability of an operation to help the producer make informed decisions regarding changes in their farming operations.