Types of Tractors and Their Uses: From Farms to Space Centers

Agricultural Tractors

• Row crop: Adjustable tread for narrow spaces.
• High crop: Extra ground clearance for corn/cotton.

Construction & Utility

• Backhoe loader: Rear backhoe, front loader—breaks asphalt, digs, hauls, demolishes. Compact frame ideal for tight sites.
• Compact utility: Smaller, perfect for landscaping. Attachments: rake, brush hog, rototiller, box blade, snow blower.

Home & Specialty

• Garden tractor: Lightweight, mows and hauls small loads.
• Industrial: NASA moves shuttles/launch pads; railways move locomotives; airports use push-back tractors for aircraft.