Although composed of many subsidiaries and divisions, the company is best known for manufacturing a range of farming products including tractors and combine harvesters.
[1] The company also manufactures construction machinery trucks and diesel engines.
Prior to using the YTO brand, the tractors and engines were marketed under the brand Dongfanghong (DFH; Chinese: 东方红; pinyin: Dōng Fāng Hóng; lit.
[2][3] The company has been keen on making a presence in international markets through establishing overseas factories and sales networks.
In March 2013, the company scored a large export order from Ethiopia with a $100 million purchase of tractors.