The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines "acronym" as follows:

     a word formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the successive parts or major parts of a compound term; also : an abbreviation

Over time, several acronyms have become a staple of "tractor terminology."  We have assembled a list of the most common acronyms associated with tractors and tractor related equipment to serve as a reference to the visitors of our website.  We hope that the list of acronyms below, along with the terms found within our Tractor Glossary, will provide a general overview of the standard concepts associated with tractors and tractor related equipment.