Solis Tractors have grown to be associated with efficiency, low costs, reliability and technological advancement in the Kenyan agricultural sector. These tractors are famous for their efficiency in various territories and farming operations; Solis has developed tractor models suitable for Kenyan farmers. This blog will analyse the available Solis Tractors in Kenya, focusing on the features to consider when choosing a tractor for farming operations.
Solis 26 (Shuttle XL) – Ideal for Small and Medium Farms:-
Solis 26 Shuttle XL is one of Kenya’s bestselling tractor models, and small to medium farms prefer this brand. This attachment-capable, small, and sturdy tractor is useful for most farming operations and hence suits smallholder farmers. It uses a 26-horsepower engine to adequately meet some needs and requirements, such as tilling, ploughing, planting, and hauling, while being energy efficient.
Solis 50 – Perfect for Mid-Sized Farms:-
Solis 50 is an upgrade from the 26 HP models and targets mid-scale farmers who need more power for demanding operations. With 50 horsepower, this tractor is suitable for farmers who work with comparatively vast areas or require stronger equipment when performing complex activities like ploughing, tilling, or loading moving loads.
Solis 75-90 HP – For Commercial and Large Farms:-
For Kenya’s large-scale commercial farmers, Solis has developed tractors with 75-90 horsepower for extensive farming needs. These tractors are usually meant for farmers who require strong machines for efficient farming services, including ploughing, harvesting, and moving large quantities of produce. Solis 75-90 HP is designed for commercial farmers who operate large pieces of land, such as the large maize fields in Rift Valley or the tea farm in Kericho.
Solis 120-130 HP – Heavy-Duty Power for Specialized Farming:-
Solis 120-130 HP tractors are developed to cater to farmers needing heavy-duty equipment for a particular activity. These tractors are powerful for handling challenging tasks such as field levelling, intensive planting, crop reaping, and other operations. Being designed towards power and performance, this power output is suitable for commercial farmers, particularly those involved in intensive farming for crops such as wheat, sugar cane and all types of vegetable farming and large plantations.
Solis 4WD Tractors – All-Terrain Capability:-
In particular, for those farmers who operate in fields of steep slopes or other difficult topographic conditions, Solis can present a wide selection of 4WD tractors for farming. These tractors are suitable for places with physical features that include steep slopes, such as in the region of Mount Kenya or even more complicated surface features of western Kenya. 4WD helps these tractors perform many farming operations in all weather and on various grounds – from the wet and slippery to the dry and stony.
Solis Utility Tractors – Multi-Purpose Solutions:-
However, Solis has not only focused on manufacturing high-horsepower tractors but also utility tractors for light operation and multifunctional farming. These tractors are affordable machines suitable for farmers requiring multi-purpose machines for operations like orchard management, landscaping, and limited ploughing. Solis utility tractors are suitable for Kenyan farmers who require a versatile, low-cost, low-horsepower tractor for general farming activities.
Conclusion:-
Solis today occupies 5th place among the world’s tractor manufacturers, serving over 1,500,000 clients in more than 150 countries around the globe. Backed by a team of over 6,000 workers, including 500 designers and researchers, it has many models for sale in Kenya, each developed for a specific purpose for tractors for farming operations. Solis provided a perfect solution for smallholder farmers who need compact, easy-to-use tractors and huge commercial farms that need much more powerful and efficient tractors. As such, Solis tractors offer Kenyan farmers what they need most in a tractor: affordable, reliable and innovative to boost production, cut expenses and increase farm yields.