ETYM New Lat., from Latin trahere, tractum, to draw.
In agriculture, a powerful motor vehicle, commonly having large rear wheels or caterpillar tracks, used for pulling farm machinery and loads. It is usually powered by a diesel engine and has a power-takeoff mechanism for driving machinery, and a hydraulic lift for raising and lowering implements.
1. A truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans.
2. A vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications.