Mexican Farmers Efficiently Prepare Land with Shantui Mini Excavators, Significantly Boosting Productivity
In a large avocado plantation in Jalisco, Mexico, farmer Fernando Lopez successfully prepared over 50 hectares of new farmland in just two weeks using a Shantui 15 mini excavator, setting a new record for land development efficiency among medium-sized farms in the region.
“This machine has completely transformed our work,” Mr. Lopez said, standing on the newly leveled land. “Previously, using tractors and manual labor, this amount of work would have taken at least a month and a half. Now, this small excavator is not only faster but also allows for precise control of excavation depth, creating perfect conditions for the subsequent installation of our drip irrigation system.”
A technical expert from Shantui’s Mexican distributor explained that this model of excavator is particularly suitable for local agricultural applications: its compact body can navigate between fruit trees with standard spacing, and its multi-functional quick-change interface allows for rapid switching between various attachments such as breakers, buckets, and augers, meeting the needs of different stages of farm work. In addition, the machine’s low-fuel-consumption engine, compliant with North American emission standards, saved the farmer approximately 30% in fuel costs during the two weeks of high-intensity operation.
Mr. Lopez’s success story has attracted widespread attention in the local agricultural community. After an inspection, Juan Carlos, a technical consultant from the Jalisco State Department of Agriculture, commented: “The introduction of this small construction machinery provides a viable solution for mechanization upgrades in medium-sized farms in Mexico. While improving operational precision, it significantly reduces reliance on manual labor, serving as a model for enhancing agricultural production competitiveness.”
Innovative Application Scenarios Showcase Product Value
Notably, Mr. Lopez’s team has also developed several innovative applications: using the excavator’s precise control to dig planting holes for fruit trees, improving soil structure by adding a subsoiler, and even using the equipment for farm infrastructure construction during the off-season. This multi-functional extended use fully demonstrates the adaptability and value extension of Shantui mini excavators in the agricultural sector. The regional sales director for Latin America at Sanding responded: “We are pleased to see our customers fully utilizing the potential of our equipment. In response to the specific needs of the Mexican and Latin American agricultural markets, we are developing more targeted agricultural configurations, including dust-proof upgrade kits and enhanced stability systems for working on slopes.”
This case study highlights the positive role of Sanding’s mini excavators in the mechanization of Mexican agriculture and provides a successful example of the deep application of Chinese-made small construction machinery in the Latin American market. To date, Sanding’s sales of mini excavators in the Mexican agricultural sector have increased by 45% year-on-year, and this growth trend is expected to continue as more successful application cases emerge.
