Agricultural Machinery Systems Agricultural Machinery Systems Agriculture continues to progress through various stages of development. Each new stage has built upon the previous ones yet has a unique defining characteristic. One example of this type of development has been agricultural mechanization or agricultural machinery systems. From human labor, through animal power, to mechanical power - agricultural machinery systems have evolved to meet the challenge. This development has been fueled by a need to increase productivity, reduce human drudgery, and decrease peak labor demands.
Modern machinery comes in all shapes and sizes.
From small hand-held equipment such as trimmers and chainsaws to large tractors and combines, machines have been developed to meet the demand. While human labor has not been completely replaced, the demands have been greatly reduced. Equipment users must select the best machinery option for their operation. Light equipment may be inexpensive to own and operate. On the other hand, large agricultural machinery can be capital and energy intensive.