Technology has gifted us with tractors to make farming operations a lot easier. Tractors help to handle several farming operations as farmers can hitch several kinds of accessories to them. If you are into agriculture, it is important to know the prices of tractors in Nigeria.
There are different types of tractors on the Nigerian market. We will look at the prices of the most popular ones in this post. This knowledge will make it easy to plan the future of your farm and agricultural endeavours.
Prices of Tractors in Nigeria
Before we begin our foray into the prices of tractors in Nigeria, let’s discuss the major kinds of tractors available. We can divide the tractors on the Nigerian market into three groups, they are:
- Hand-operated tractors.
- Mini tractors.
- Heavy-duty tractors.
Now that we have this division in place, let’s look at the prices of tractors in the different groups.
Prices of Hand-operated Tractors in Nigeria
The tractors in this category are smaller than all the other tractors. They are operated or pushed by hand. Most people refer to them as “manual tractors.” You can either purchase brand new or fairly used hand-operated tractors on the Nigerian market. After surveying the market, below is a list of some of the hand-operated tractors on the market.
Sims Hand Tractor – N400,000 – N600,000
Details
- Foreign-used.
- Strong and durable.
- No accessories added.
- Petrol tractor.
- Manufactured 2005.
Verts Loisirs Hand Tractor – N200,000 – N350,000
Details
- Nigerian-used.
- Plough included.
- Petrol tractor.
- Manufactured in 2004.
Super quality Grillo 131 Hand Tractor – N700,000 – N1 million
Details
- Nigerian-used.
- No accessories.
- Strong and durable.
- Diesel tractor.
- 18 horsepower.
- Weight 208 kg.
From this, you can see that the prices of hand-operated tractors in Nigeria are between N200,000 and N1 million. You will hardly see new hand-operated tractors in Nigeria. However, if you do, they are between the range of N1.5 million and N3 million.
Note that these prices were gathered from both offline and online tractor dealers. The prices may vary slightly depending on your location and the dealer that you choose. Also, if the tractors come with extra accessories or implements, they will cost more. One major advantage of hand-operated tractors is that they aren’t so costly to rent or purchase. They are also very efficient and perfect for small to medium-sized farmlands.
Prices of Mini Tractors in Nigeria
Mini tractors are larger than hand-operated tractors but they aren’t the biggest on the market. There are different brands on the market and they come at different prices. The most common mini tractor brands on the Nigerian market are:
- Massey Ferguson
- New Holland
The tractors in this category present the following technical features:
- 6 + 1 gearshift/gearbox.
- Belt transmission.
- Power steering to ensure that controlling the tractor is very easy.
- Wheels provide depth control.
- Horsepower is between 15 HP and 20 HP.
- Single-cylinder engine.
The general price range of mini tractors are listed below:
- Massey Ferguson (Foreign-used) – N2.5 million and N4 million
- Massey Ferguson (Nigerian-used) – Negotiable but generally between N1.5 million and N3 million.
- New Holland (Foreign-used) – N2.3 million and N3.8 million
- New Holland (Nigerian-used) – Negotiable but about the same range as Macey Ferguson mini tractors.
- Brand new mini tractors (regardless of brand) are priced between N7 million and N10 million.
These tractors can be used for the following operations:
- Tillage
- Transportation
- Planting operations.
- Harvesting
- Ploughing
Usually, they provide a power source where the necessary implements are attached for smooth running. If you have to purchase a Nigerian-used mini tractor, we suggest that you visit the dealer with a mechanic. This is necessary to know the condition of the tractor so that you don’t purchase a liability.
Prices of Heavy Duty Tractors in Nigeria
The tractors in this category are the largest on the market and are used on very large farmlands. The most common brands of heavy-duty tractors in Nigeria are Massey Ferguson and New Holland. Other less common brands include Caterpillar and Mahindra.
For this post, we will focus more on Massey Ferguson and New Holland Prices. Check them out below:
Massey Ferguson Tractors in Nigeria
This brand of tractors is recognized for its very high quality and durability. There are different models of MF tractors on the market. The brand has earned popularity because its unique specifications are tailor-made for the African market. Below are the major MF tractor models in Nigeria and their prices:
Brand New Massey Ferguson MF 240 Tractor
Details
- 50 HP
- 2 Wheel Drive
- Low fuel consumption.
- Low maintenance costs.
Brand New Massey Ferguson MF 260 Tractor
Details
- 60 HP
- 4 Wheel Drive
- Fuel tank 47.51 liters
- Gross weight 1,900 kg
Brand New Massey Ferguson MF 350 Plus Tractor
Details
- 50 HP
- 2 Wheel Drive/4 Wheel Drive
- Fuel tank 45 liters
- Gross weight 1,940 kg
Brand New Massey Ferguson MF 360 Tractor
Details
- 60 HP
- 4 Wheel Drive
- Fuel tank 45 liters
- Gross weight 2,100 kg
These brand new MF tractor models are between N12 million and N18 million. It all depends on the one that you choose, the seller, and the added accessories. The fairly-used Massey Ferguson Tractors are of varying prices depending on the seller and the condition of the tractor.
New Holland Tractor Prices in Nigeria
New Holland is also one of the top tractor manufacturing brands in Nigeria and Africa. There are several models but we will focus on the ones more common in the Nigerian market.
- New Holland NH 480S (55HP – 2WD)
- New Holland NH 55-56 (55HP – 2WD)
- New Holland NH-GHAZI (65HP – 2WD)
- New Holland NH 60-56 (65HP – 2WD)
The tractors listed above cost between N11 million and N17 million. Their prices depend on the dealer and the accessories that you choose. There are also fairly used New Holland Tractors on the market. However, it is difficult to peg them to a specific price since the prices depend on the condition of the tractor.
