History

BAŞAK Traktör was founded in 1914 in Adapazarı as the DA-TA (Iron Wagon – Wooden Wagon) Factory. The factory, which produced vehicles during the Turkish War of Independence, became part of the Turkish Agricultural Equipment Corporation in 1944. Following the production of Ford tractors in 1968 and Steyr tractors in 1976, the company adopted the BAŞAK name in 1996. BAŞAK joined SANKO Holding in 2012 and became part of ASKO Holding in 2017. Today, BAŞAK Traktör continues to manufacture strong, locally produced tractors and agricultural equipment.

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Founded in Adapazarı under the name DA-TA (Demir - Tahta Araba).
Began manufacturing agricultural implements and machinery under the name SAZ (Sakarya Alat-ı Ziraiye), affiliated with the Turkish Agricultural Equipment Institution.
Ford tractor imports began.
Production of Ford tractors began with 65% locally sourced components.
A licensing agreement was signed with Steyr, and tractor production began.
The locally manufactured BAŞAK 12 and 17 models were produced.
Tractor production began under the BAŞAK brand.
BAŞAK Traktör was privatized.
Acquired by Sanko Holding.
A new corporate identity was developed.

A new transmission family was developed.

The 101st anniversary was celebrated.
New Investments Were Made

Investments were made in an R&D building, a new quality control room, an automated racking system, a vertical CNC machining center, an AGV assembly line, a transaxle test unit, a rack Kanban system, a press brake, and a laser camera system.
Joined ASKO Holding.

Tractors with 100 HP and above were produced for the first time.

The BAŞAKAGRI agricultural machinery brand was established.

Investments were made in a manipulator, a horizontal machining center, and engine and drivetrain assembly fixtures.
Investments were made to increase production capacity and enhance quality.
Investment was made in a new-generation engine.

The BAŞAK 3000 Series and 5000 Series projects were initiated.

The SAFKAN project was launched.
iF Design Award

The 5120, the first model of the 5000 Series and the first locally manufactured tractor featuring electro-hydraulic Powershuttle and Powershift technologies, was launched in domestic and international markets.
The laser cutting, press bending, and robotic welding machinery park was expanded.

A new transmission family was developed.

Capacity was increased in the paint shop and assembly line.
Red Power 5120 received the TOTY Award.

The 5115, another 119 HP member of the 5000 Series, was introduced.

As part of the front and rear axle projects, investments were made in new-generation CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers, increasing both quality levels and production capacity.
The new 5000 Series models—5075 Orchard, 5075 Compact, 5095, and 5105—were launched.

BAŞAKAGRI expanded its product range through new investment.

BAŞAK front axle assemblies for the 50–110 HP range were developed and entered serial production.
The 5000 Series Continued to Expand

New-generation laser and plasma cutting machines were acquired to improve the quality and capacity of metal fabrication and processing.
The Stage V-powered 3026, 5075N, and 5105 RedPower Premium models, along with the classically styled 2105, were introduced at the Bursa Agriculture Fair.

Investments were made in new-generation CNC machining centers. Production capacity for transmissions and four-wheel-drive front axles was increased.

Investments were made in welding robots to increase automation and efficiency.
Türkiye’s first locally manufactured 165 HP tractor, the 5165, was introduced.

BAŞAK Traktör 5165

BAŞAK Stage V Engine

The BAŞAK Stage V engine, covering the 55–81 kW power range, was developed and introduced into serial production.