Tractor HP Guide for MB, Disc & Reversible Ploughs (2025 Updated)

Field ploughing demands the right balance of tractor power, soil type and plough design. Choosing the wrong HP leads to shallow tillage, excess diesel use and higher wear on the tractor’s draft system. This crisp guide explains the ideal tractor HP for MB Ploughs, Disc Ploughs and Reversible Hydraulic Ploughs, based on Indian soil conditions.

⚙️ Why Tractor HP Matters in Ploughing

Ploughs create the highest draft load among tillage tools. Matching HP with plough size ensures:

• Stable soil penetration

• Uniform turning and mixing

• Lower fuel consumption

• Reduced stress on linkage and hydraulics

Ashok Metal Works ploughs, including hydraulic reversible units, follow these HP guidelines for safe and efficient field performance.

🔵 MB Plough – Recommended HP Range

1 Bottom: Light/loamy soil — 20–30 HP 2 Bottom: Loamy to semi-heavy soil — 35–45 HP 3 Bottom: Black/heavy soil — 50–60 HP 4 Bottom: Hard soil / large acreage — 60–75 HP

⚫ Disc Plough – Recommended HP Range

1 Disc: Light soil — 25–35 HP 2 Disc: Normal/loamy soil — 35–45 HP 3 Disc: Black or heavy soil — 45–60 HP 4 Disc: Very heavy soil / plantation blocks — 60–80 HP

🔁 Reversible Plough – Recommended HP Range

(Including AMW Hydraulic Reversible MB Plough)

1 Bottom: Light–medium soil — 35–45 HP 2 Bottom: Loamy/heavy soil — 45–55 HP 3 Bottom: Black/heavy soil — 55–70 HP 4 Bottom: Hardpan / deep tillage — 70–90+ HP

AMW’s hydraulic reversible model performs best on tractors above 60 HP, delivering >20 inch depth with consistent turning.

🚜 Which Tractor HP Suits Most Farmers?

For farmers operating multiple tractor attachments—plough, cultivator, rotavator, loader, dozer or seed drill—the 40–60 HP range offers the best versatility.This HP band balances:

• Fuel economy

• Draft capacity

• Multi-attachment support

• Suitability across Indian soil types

  
  

🌾 Quick Summary

• Light soils → lower HP

• Black/heavy soils → higher HP

• Larger number of bottoms/discs → higher HP

• Deep tillage or reversible ploughs → 50–90 HP depending on model

For demanding tillage on hard soils, farmers prefer the Ashok Metal Works Hydraulic Reversible MB Plough, built for durability, strong soil bite and stable frame performance.

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