Say the word tractor and most people will immediately conjure up an image of John Deere farm tractors. John Deere makes great tractors, but there are plenty of other tractor suppliers out there who can furnish anything from a compact tractor to an agriculture tractor.
A tractor is not just for agricultural use. You can use industrial tractors to build a gravel road, dig up and loosen compact soil, plow snow, cut grass, or haul debris or equipment. To determine which tractors for sale are the best for you, answer these questions first.
1. What is your budget?
2. Do you want a light-duty or heavy-duty tractor?
3. Do you need farm tractors or industrial tractors?
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Decide whether you need a light or heavy-duty compact tractor
Light-duty tractors are cheaper to purchase, are belt-driven and require less maintenance than heavy-duty tractors, but there are some drawbacks. Tractor parts for light-duty machines are more difficult to find and some breakdowns cannot be fixed which means that you may have to buy another tractor. With appropriate maintenance and use, light-duty tractors can serve your needs for many years.
I recommend: Charlatte America is a tractor supply company that sells both light and heavy-duty tractors. You might just be able to find tractor parts at a tractor supply company such as
Farmland Tractor Supply.
Buy used tractors at auction
Especially if you are in the market for heavy-duty tractors, buying used is a great way to stretch your budget. Because heavy-duty tractors are made of steel, they are built to last so you can get a pretty good deal on a used one.
I recommend: Auction sites are good places to buy used tractors and
Iron Planet is one of the biggest tractor auction sites around. Register at
TractorHouse.com so you can post what kind of tractor you are looking for and see where upcoming auctions will be.
Decide the features you will need for your industrial tractors
Once you know whether you need four-wheel drive and how many passengers you will have to transport, then you can start your shopping as these features affect tractor prices. Consider purchasing a three-point hitch (3PH) because it is a standard mechanism for attaching different implements to your tractor, and you will most likely need one at some point.
I recommend: Choose your options and then build your machine and get your price quote from
Bobcat. You can build your own industrial or agricultural tractors at
John Deere.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Consider what surface your tractors will be running on before making your purchase. Some models run better on hilly terrains than others so you'll want to choose the best tractor for your terrain.
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