Height
4 meters
Year Built
2000
Address
Various farming regions
The Lowdown
The Big Tractor pays tribute to the workhorse of Australian agriculture - the tractor that has transformed farming from backbreaking manual labor to modern mechanized efficiency. This oversized sculpture captures the rugged design and essential nature of farm machinery that has enabled Australian farmers to cultivate millions of hectares across the continent. From the early imported models to today's GPS-guided giants, tractors have been central to Australian agriculture for over a century. The Big Tractor honors the machines and the farmers who operate them, feeding Australia and the world.
Did you know?
"Some farmers collect and restore vintage tractors"
History
Tractors revolutionized Australian farming in the early 20th century, replacing horses and manual labor. The Big Tractor celebrates this agricultural transformation that enabled Australian farmers to work vast areas of land.
More Fun Facts
- •Modern tractors can cost over $500,000
- •GPS-guided tractors can farm with centimeter accuracy
- •Australia has around 85,000 farming businesses
- •The first tractors in Australia arrived in the early 1900s
- •Some farmers collect and restore vintage tractors
Visiting Tips
- 💡Agricultural shows feature tractor displays and demonstrations
- 💡Vintage machinery rallies are popular in rural areas
- 💡Farm stays let you experience tractor work firsthand
- 💡Agricultural museums preserve farming heritage
- 💡Country bakeries along the way have great pies
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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