Technical and Economic Features of Tractors in the Second Hand Market in Sanliurfa Province

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to determine various parameters of tractor use in agricultural production in Şanlıurfaprovince and the tendency of the farmers in the region towards tractor use by analyzing the collected data and obtaininggeneralizable results. In this context, an information gathering form was prepared to determine the technical andeconomic characteristics of tractors in the second-hand tractor market. The 450 information gathering forms were filledin face to face with the tractor dealers in the province, the dealer (broker) trading tractors and the vendors in the tractormarket. The collected data were analyzed with the help of different statistical analysis programs. According to the results,the average rated engine power for tractors in the second hand market was determined as 57 kW. In addition, the averageannual usage time of tractors in the second-hand market has been determined as 432.8 h, and other operating parametersrelated to the use of tractors include age, rated engine power, engine, gearbox, hydraulic system, cabin/hood and tires, andaverage annual usage. duration, estimated selling price, depreciation characteristics, etc. parameters were determinedfor tractors and the obtained data were evaluated by multiple regression analysis and the results were examined.