Why Ag Equipment OEMs Are Moving to Vietnam
Agriculture equipment manufacturing is one of the most cost-sensitive industries in the world. Your customers — farmers and distributors — are ruthless on price. Meanwhile, Section 301 tariffs have made China-sourced steel and aluminum parts 25–100% more expensive at the border.
Vietnam offers a compelling alternative. The country has deep expertise in heavy steel fabrication, CNC machining, and casting — built over decades of serving Japanese and European machinery OEMs. DEWIN has already proven this with real ag equipment projects, including a full supply chain migration for a US skid sprayer manufacturer that achieved 100% local Vietnam sourcing.
With 0% Section 301 tariff exposure and labor costs 30–40% below China, Vietnam delivers the landed cost savings that keep your equipment competitively priced — without compromising on weld quality, material specs, or delivery timelines.
Agriculture Applications We Serve
🚜 Frames & Structural
Sprayer frames, implement frames, trailer chassis, and skid mounts. Heavy steel fabrication with certified MIG/TIG welding and precision-machined mounting surfaces.
Processes: Sheet metal, welding, CNC machining, painting
🔩 Brackets & Mounting
Implement mounting brackets, hitch plates, pivot brackets, and linkage arms. Laser cut, formed, and welded from structural steel and aluminum plate.
Processes: Laser cutting, bending, welding
💧 Hydraulic & Fluid
Hydraulic manifolds, valve blocks, cylinder mounts, and fluid distribution components. Precision machined and pressure tested for leak-free performance.
Processes: CNC machining, honing, pressure testing
⚙️ Drivetrain Components
PTO shafts, gear sets, chain sprockets, drive pulleys, and coupling adapters. Machined from alloy steel with heat treatment for wear resistance.
Processes: CNC turning, gear hobbing, heat treatment
🌾 Tillage & Ground Engage
Plow points, harrow discs, cultivator sweeps, and seed openers. Cast and forged from high-manganese and boron steel for maximum field life.
Processes: Casting, forging, heat treatment
🛡️ Tanks & Enclosures
Chemical tanks, fuel tanks, control enclosures, and hopper assemblies. Stainless steel and aluminum fabrication with welded seams and pressure testing.
Processes: Sheet metal, TIG welding, polishing
✅ Proven: Skid Sprayer Frame — China to Vietnam Migration
We helped a US sprayer manufacturer migrate their entire skid sprayer frame production from China to Vietnam in 10 months — achieving 100% local material sourcing, zero Section 301 tariff exposure, and comparable quality with full weld certification.
Discuss your migration project →Quality Standards for Ag Equipment
Fabrication Quality
- ✓ AWS D1.1 / ISO 3834 weld procedures
- ✓ Certified welders (6G qualified)
- ✓ Weld inspection (visual, MT, UT)
- ✓ Dimensional inspection per drawing
- ✓ Paint thickness & adhesion testing
Material & Documentation
- ✓ Material certificates (mill test reports)
- ✓ First article inspection reports
- ✓ Weld procedure specifications (WPS)
- ✓ Surface treatment certificates
- ✓ Photo documentation at every stage
Cost Comparison: Vietnam vs US & China
| Component | US | China + Tariff | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welded sprayer frame (qty 100) | $1,800–2,800 ea | $900–1,400 ea | $600–950 ea |
| Steel implement bracket (qty 500) | $18–28 ea | $8–14 ea | $5–9 ea |
| Hydraulic manifold (qty 200) | $120–180 ea | $55–80 ea | $35–55 ea |
| Cast iron plow point (qty 2,000) | $15–22 ea | $6–10 ea | $4–7 ea |
Indicative pricing based on typical complexity. China prices include estimated Section 301 tariff impact. Get an exact quote for your specific parts.