Farm Machinery, Tractors

Turbo time for United Heavy Industries tractors

Two years after first launching tractors into the Australian market, United Heavy Industries continues to grow its range

United Heavy Industries has further established its position as a value-packed option for Australian tractor buyers, adding an extra model to its range.

The 90 horsepower T904 is also the first UHI tractor to offer a turbo engine, adding an extra advantage to a tractor range which already appeals to farmers seeking a straightforward, efficient and affordable tractor with reliable back-up service.

UHI has been a familiar name in Australia’s earthmoving industry for several years, supplying wheel loaders, excavators and skid steers since its inception in 2018.

The locally-owned company has been on a growth trajectory since, establishing its national footprint with service and parts branches in all five mainland state capitals along with Darwin and Townsville.

The company’s expansion has also been global, with UHI opening three branches in Canada to take its overall number of locations into double figures.

UHI’s 1004 tractor is the largest offered to customers. Image: UHI

Another aspect of UHI’s growth – the part most applicable to farmers – has been the addition of tractors to its local range.

The first of its tractors – the T454 – was debuted to the Australian market in mid-2022 before an expansion to add extra models later that year.

The T904 further grows what is available for Australian farmers, with UHI also saying another new tractor will soon be added to the line-up.

UHI’s range is primarily aimed at small-scale farmers and those seeking an affordable workhorse tractor with the versatility to handle a range of tasks – but without the extreme horsepower – and price tag – of some broadacre beasts.

While not tackling the broadacre market with its tractor offering, UHI has still looked to expand upwards as it grows its range.

Its original tractor – the T454 with its 45hp engine and 1,870kg machine weight – is now the smallest in the UHI family.

At the top end, the T1004 has a 100hp engine and 4,520kg overall weight, while UHI’s newest tractor is also the next biggest, with the 90hp T904 named for its horsepower.

This naming style applies to all models in the tractor range, including the remaining models T754 (75hp), T654 (65hp), and T554 (55hp).

The 754 forms part of UHI’s tractor range. Image: UHI

Full offering

United Heavy Industries aims to make its tractors attractive to farmers through more than just the technical features which impact an individual’s day-to-day operations.

The first way it does this is through the value for money – and value adding – the company offers to customers when a purchase is first made.

All UHI tractors are sold with either three or seven attachments included in the purchase price as standard.

Farmers who purchase the full attachments package will receive a four-in-one bucket, slasher, bucket, grader, forks and grass stick, auger, and backhoe.

With UHI’s core customer base being farmers seeking to maximise what they can do with a single machine, this range of attachments provides considerable versatility.

“You can do every job – digging, slashing, using a grader or auger for fencing. For any job around the farm, you can use this tractor,” UHI says.

“We have video instructions on the website to show a customer how to install all the attachments. They are delivered like a flat pack, so these instructions show a customer how to put them together.”

UHI’s 654 tractor has a 65hp engine. Image: UHI

UHI sells its products factory direct, which means savings can be passed on to customers without any compromise in the tractor’s quality or reliability.

As a result, customers can get a complete tractor – with the seven attachments – for under $30,000.

The T454 is available for $29,990 including GST, while even the largest model on offer – the T1004 – is available for $53,990 including GST with the full attachments package.

Prices quoted are correct at the time of publication, however are subject to change.

Comprehensive service

Despite its primary objective being to provide affordable and reliable tractors, UHI has not compromised on the parts access or after-sales service required to provide an ongoing positive customer experience.

Fully stocked spare parts warehouses exist in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and can be quickly accessed for repairs either under warranty or further down the track – meaning less downtime.

All of UHI’s customer service officers are also trained mechanics, meaning customers have access to a wealth of knowledge whenever any specialised questions arise.

Technical issues are rare though, UHI says, adding that a major drawcard for customers has been the manual control of its tractors.

This similarity to a car’s operation makes them easier to use, while the simplicity of its overall design makes it easier for users to identify and potentially fix any issues that arise.

The 454 was the first UHI tractor model offered in Australia. Image: UHI

Feature packed

Tractors are ultimately judged by how they operate in the field, and UHI’s attachments package goes a long way towards ensuring farmers get maximum bang for their buck by enabling many tasks to be completed.

Feedback from existing users has been positive, the company says, and the initial popularity of the T454 was what inspired the expansion of its range.

A heavy-duty chassis is a standard feature across the UHI range, helping to ensure the durability of the tractors, while additional grunt is also offered through the turbo engine on the new T904.

Other standard features across the suite of tractors includes 4WD, a dedicated hydraulic pump, power steering, a flat and clear deck with side placed gear selectors, double action clutch and Euro quick hitch connection for the four-in-one bucket.

The front-end loader attached has a standard rated load capacity ranging from 500kg on the T454 through to 1,200kg on the T1004.

Hydraulic flow is consistent across the range at 40L per minute.

One area of distinction that may help customers choose between the models is the cabin or ROPS option.

The T454 is only available with ROPS, while UHI’s next-smallest tractor – the T554 – is available with the choice of ROPS or cabin.

All the larger tractors – the T654, T754, T904 and T1004 – offer farmers a full cabin with air-conditioning, heating and a monitor.

UHI’s full range of tractors – along with its other equipment – can be purchased online through www.unitedheavyindustries.com.au

The UHI 554 is a versatile tractor. Image: UHI
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