Which country invented the tractor

The invention of tractors involves the contributions of many countries, mainly divided into the following two stages and technical routes:

1. Early invention of steam-powered tractors

France‌: In 1856, the Frenchman Alabald invented the world's first steam-powered tractor.

United States‌: In 1873, R.C. Palvin of Illinois, USA also independently invented the steam-powered tractor.

‌Technical Background‌: The tractors at this stage rely on steam engines, but due to their large size and low efficiency, they were quickly replaced by internal combustion engines.

2. Practical breakthrough in internal combustion engine tractors

USA:

In 1892, John Floridge successfully developed the first agricultural gasoline tractor, which was considered by historical community to be the first practical gasoline tractor in the United States.

In 1901, the tractor produced by Hartpall Company in the United States became the first commercially successful agricultural gasoline tractor.

In 1904, Benjamin Holt invented the crawler tractor (“Caterpillar”), which solved the mobility problem in muddy terrain and became a milestone in modern crawler vehicles.

‌Summary‌: France and the United States are the core countries of tractor invention. France leads the steam power stage, while the United States has made more outstanding contributions to

internal combustion engine technology and commercial applications.