K-State University 1/4 Scale Tractor Team

K-State University 1/4 Scale Tractor Team We are a collegiate team that designs, builds and tests a 1/4 scale tractor for the ASABE 1/4 Scale Tractor Competition.

We are a team that designs, builds and tests a 1/4 scale tractor for the ASABE 1/4 Scale Student Design Competition

01/27/2026

The competition is unique among student engineering design contests in that it provides a realistic 360-degree workplace experience. Teams of students are given a 31 hp Briggs & Stratton engine and a set of Titan tires. The design of their tractor is up to them.

01/27/2026

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07/16/2025

K-State's Helwig Farms Quarter-Scale Tractor Team took second place at the 28th-annual American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers’ International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition.

Thank you Landoll Company, LLC for your continued donation of materials and skilled labor to supply the team with formed...
06/03/2025

Thank you Landoll Company, LLC for your continued donation of materials and skilled labor to supply the team with formed sheet metal components for the frame and other sub-assemblies. We couldn't build a quality tractor without you!

Shout out to Seat King, LLC for donating the custom seat to the '25 Powercat. Your continued support is much appreciate...
06/03/2025

Shout out to Seat King, LLC for donating the custom seat to the '25 Powercat. Your continued support is much appreciated!

Congrats to the 2nd Place Overall Champions!!!
06/02/2025

Congrats to the 2nd Place Overall Champions!!!

The Cats pulled well today!
06/01/2025

The Cats pulled well today!

ASABE is live streaming all performance events this year. We’re scheduled for maneuverability and durability at 12:00 n...
05/31/2025

ASABE is live streaming all performance events this year. We’re scheduled for maneuverability and durability at 12:00 noon today.

8:00 AM University of KentuckyUniversity of MissouriCal Poly State UniversityPurdue University9:00 AMSouth Dakota State UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin-Mad...

Design Judging was completed this morning. Panels of industry experts judge the team for manufacturability, serviceabil...
05/30/2025

Design Judging was completed this morning. Panels of industry experts judge the team for manufacturability, serviceability, ergonomics, safety, and testing & development.

The team passed the sound test this morning and is cleared for all the performance events.
05/30/2025

The team passed the sound test this morning and is cleared for all the performance events.

The team passed all technical inspection stations today. Sound testing is tomorrow morning for the final sticker.
05/29/2025

The team passed all technical inspection stations today. Sound testing is tomorrow morning for the final sticker.

KSU Helwig Farms 2025 Powercat Tractor. Stay tuned for updates from this year’s competition!
05/29/2025

KSU Helwig Farms 2025 Powercat Tractor. Stay tuned for updates from this year’s competition!

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