In September 2025, at the integrated event for agricultural machinery research, manufacturing, promotion, and application, 60 LOVOL F704-3U four-wheel steering tractors designed for hilly terrain were officially delivered, marking the full deployment of LOVOL smart agriculture solutions for hilly regions. Representatives from China's agricultural authorities, local government, agricultural machinery and agronomy expert teams, and LOVOL Smart Agriculture attended the ceremony.
Smart Tractors Tackle Mechanization Challenges in Hilly Terrain
In China's extensive hilly regions, plots are fragmented and slopes are steep, making conventional agricultural operations challenging. In key production areas for potatoes and medicinal herbs, traditional machinery has long struggled to operate efficiently, limiting the scale and mechanization of specialty crops.
Currently, China's overall mechanization rate for crop cultivation and harvesting exceeds 75%, but hilly regions remain below 55%. To address this gap, China has implemented the “one major, one minor” agricultural machinery strategy, prioritizing mechanization in hilly terrain. As one of seven national pilot areas, local authorities have identified mechanization improvement in these regions as a strategic priority, continuously optimizing agricultural machinery structures.
As a leader in smart agriculture and intelligent machinery, LOVOL actively supports this strategic initiative. The company has assembled a dedicated technical team to achieve breakthroughs in four-wheel steering all-terrain chassis, articulated frame design, and flexible suspension posture adjustment, successfully developing the F704-3U tractor suitable for hilly terrain operations. This model bridges the gap from“machines that barely work”to “machines that work efficiently,” injecting new vitality into hilly region agricultural mechanization.
Three Key Technologies Highlight Smart Agriculture in Hilly Regions
At the delivery demonstration, the LOVOL F704-3U tractor showcased its advantages in intelligent operation, terrain adaptability, and maneuverability:
- Curved navigation operation: The tractor autonomously completed potato mulch covering along pre-set curved paths, ensuring precise fieldwork and consistent row spacing, laying a solid foundation for subsequent field management and harvest.
- Slope climbing and braking capability: The tractor climbed steep slopes of 25° smoothly and performed emergency braking on inclines, demonstrating excellent stability and safety.
- Minimal turning radius: The four-wheel steering design enables the tractor to perform curved turns in spaces under 3 meters, allowing efficient operations in narrow and complex hilly plots.
The event also included demonstrations and training covering the full crop cycle—plowing, planting, protection, and harvesting. Technical staff provided hands-on guidance to ensure operators can efficiently and safely manage the equipment in challenging terrain.
From Hilly Terrain Pilot: Replicable Smart Agriculture Solutions
This large-scale deployment is not only an important step in implementing China's agricultural development strategy but also demonstrates a replicable model for smart agriculture in hilly regions.
Through an“equipment + technology + service”integrated approach, LOVOL provides not only advanced machinery but also operational training, maintenance guidance, and after-sales support. This ensures farmers can maximize equipment efficiency, achieving the goal of“affordable, effective, and profitable”operations.
Feedback from users shows that previously, working in hilly terrain relied heavily on manual labor or animal power, resulting in low efficiency and high costs. With LOVOL smart tractors, operational efficiency has increased significantly, labor intensity has decreased, and crop quality and yield have improved substantially.
Global Perspective: LOVOL's Strategic Role in Smart Agriculture
With rising global demand for mechanization in hilly and complex terrain, LOVOL solutions are not only applicable in China but also have potential for deployment in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other agricultural regions worldwide. Leveraging years of expertise in intelligent tractors, smart agriculture systems, and full-scenario agricultural solutions, LOVOL is transforming“Chinese innovation”into practical modernization for global agriculture.
Conclusion: Driving Modern Agricultural Success in Hilly Terrain
With the deployment of these LOVOL four-wheel steering tractors, local fields are set to experience a new era of efficient mechanized farming. From potatoes to authentic medicinal herbs, LOVOL smart agriculture is helping farmers overcome traditional operational constraints, making smart tractor operations in hilly terrain a reality.
The success of LOVOL solutions in hilly regions not only injects new momentum into agricultural modernization but also provides a model for similar terrains worldwide. Moving forward, LOVOL will continue to drive agricultural advancement through technological innovation, partnering with farmers globally to create efficient and sustainable modern agriculture.
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