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1. Core Equipment Needed for Soybean Farming
| Equipment |
Purpose |
Typical Cost (USD, new) |
Notes |
| Tractor (100–250 HP) |
Power source for all major tasks |
$60,000 – $180,000 |
Used units can be half the price |
| Planter / Seeder |
Precise row planting for soybeans |
$25,000 – $120,000 |
Air seeders for large acreage |
| Sprayer |
Weed, pest, and nutrient application |
$15,000 – $80,000 |
Self-propelled sprayers for efficiency |
| Combine Harvester with Soybean Header |
Harvesting |
$150,000 – $600,000 |
Critical — used combines are common |
| Grain Cart / Wagon |
Moving harvested soybeans |
$15,000 – $60,000 |
Improves harvest logistics |
| Grain Storage (Bins + Dryer) |
On-farm storage and moisture control |
$50,000 – $300,000 |
Optional but helps sell at better prices |
| Tillage Equipment (Disc, Harrow, Cultivator) |
Land preparation |
$10,000 – $80,000 |
No-till farms may skip this |
| Truck or Trailer |
Transport to elevator or crusher |
$30,000 – $120,000 |
Grain dump trailer ideal |
2. Investment Scenarios
| Farm Size |
Mechanization Level |
Estimated Equipment Investment |
Example Setup |
| Small (≤ 200 acres) |
Mid-level |
$150K – $300K |
Used tractor + planter + small combine |
| Medium (200–1,000 acres) |
High |
$400K – $900K |
New tractor, sprayer, modern combine |
| Large (>1,000 acres) |
Full automation |
$1M – $3M+ |
Precision GPS equipment, multiple combines, drone scouting |
