When a 1971 John Deere 4020 modified with massive flotation tires sold for $50,250 at Jon Kinzenbaw’s historic tractor auction on November 4, 2025, it confirmed what collectors and agricultural enthusiasts have long suspected: well-preserved old tractors are far more than rusty relics.

In the machine shed of Linda Carlson's 500-acre corn farm, a 1998 John Deere 7810 tractor sits beside a 2015 model of the same brand. The older one, with 12,300 operating hours, still handles plowing duties each spring. The newer tractor, at 6,800 hours, tackles precision planting.

At a recent farm equipment auction in central Nebraska, a 1980 John Deere 4440 tractor with 2,147 hours of use sold for $43,500, drawing cheers from the crowd. Nearby, a 1979 model fetched $61,000 — impressive sums for machines approaching middle age.

As global agricultural mechanization accelerates, selecting the right tractor has become a decisive factor in boosting farm productivity. The 2025 tractor market witnesses a shift from "horsepower competition" to "targeted efficiency," with leading brands launching models tailored to diverse farm.

Diesel engines remain the backbone of global farm tractor power systems, holding an overwhelming 89.71% market share in 2024, according to the latest "Off Highway Vehicle Engine Market" report. However, with tightening emission regulations and breakthroughs in renewable energy technology.

For small-scale farmers, hobbyists, and rural landowners, finding an affordable tractor that doesn't compromise on basic functionality is a top priority. In 2025, the global tractor market offers a range of budget-friendly options, with Chinese manufacturers leading the charge in cost-effective.

Farm tractor is the backbone of modern farming, engineered to deliver high torque for a spectrum of labor-intensive tasks that once relied on manual work or animals. From plowing and tilling soil to planting seeds, transporting crops, and operating harvesting attachments.

As representatives in the field of new energy, T3004-7E and X6004-9E have become the focus of activities with their leading technological performance, intelligent configuration, and significant energy-saving and efficiency enhancing features. The 7E series adopts EMCVT technology.

Regarding future development strategies and business layouts, YTO Group will accelerate the research and development, as well as mature applications, of high-end intelligent tractors such as high-power continuously variable transmission, power shifting, and hybrid power.

As a revolutionary old area, Shaanxi has a deep connection with the Dongfanghong brand. In the 1940s, Li Yuanyuan, a farmer from northern Shaanxi, created "The East is Red" in Jia County, singing a simple song that expresses the people's deep affection for their leaders.