Nothing beats the reliability of a solid tractor. They’re the staple of agricultural work and allow farmers and property managers to apply efficient power to a wide variety of tasks. And unlike some farm equipment, tractors are built to last decades. At Taylor Wholesale Ag, we aim to help you find the right tractor for you. Below you will find some helpful tips on what to look for in a tractor.
A great tractor won’t matter if it can’t load and power the implements you need. While tractors are fantastic vehicles capable of bringing unstoppable power to a variety of jobs, they are rather helpless without implements or attachments to drive power into. Have a huge field to keep mowed? Hook up a pull-behind mower and tear through that brush. Got crops? You’ll want something big that can pull heavy implements like spreaders and rotary tillers. Whatever you have in mind, it’s important to start with the kinds of implements you intend to use to make sure the tractor is up to handling them.
Having the right tractor means being able to navigate the terrain conditions present on the land where it’ll be working. A powerful tractor with a full suite of implements won’t get far if they keep running into rocks or can’t operate around excess brush. A lot of trees and other obstacles mean a harder time for larger tractors. Wide and open flat fields mean you can employ a faster tractor to save time. Overall, it just takes a little bit of common sense to decide how each tractor could perform on your land, so simply put some thought into it before making a decision.
When you shop around, you are going to see a lot of talk about horsepower. Don't let that be the only thing you're looking for! Instead, pay attention to equipment that can better apply power to the parts of the job most beneficial to you. More powerful PTO is going to be more useful than just a big engine alone. The same goes for hydraulic systems and drawbar ratings. Considering strength vs. utility is important for finding the right tractor for you. Tire size and weight load are also important considerations.