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Compact Tractors - An Overview

The compact tractor can be a standalone tractor on smaller operations, such as landscaping, stables and vineyards, but they are also commonly used as a back-up to the main farm tractor. The compact tractor has a number of advantages over a full-size unit. It is perfect for yard work and can get into positions that would be impossible for a larger tractor. It also typically has a lower height if it's a cab version or is offered as a platform model with ROPS. This can allow the compact tractor to get inside farm buildings to carry out tasks where the main tractor would be unable to access. They are extremely manoeuvrable and their ability to get into tight spots makes them a great additional tool to complement the full-size tractor. They can also often be parked securely in a garage.

Compact Tractors - Fully Featured

A compact tractor may have a smaller footprint and a less powerful engine, but that doesn’t mean that they cannot perform some tough duties. Many compact tractors are simply smaller versions of fully functioning tractors, offering many, if not all, of the features of a large tractor. This can include front loaders, PTOs, rear linkages and hydraulic systems. They can therefore be used for loading, light tillage and other standard farm tasks.

Many compact tractors are also fitted with mid-mounted fixings for mowing decks, and they are used extensively by landscapers, golf courses and municipal customers for ground care.

Features can include permanent four-wheel drive and sophisticated electronic power management systems. Because of the market they address, the compact tractors often feature very simple, car-like controls, which make them ideal for use by operators who may not be familiar with standard tractor controls and layout.

Platform models are common in this market segment, but for those who prefer, it is possible to get a compact tractor with a sealed, air-conditioned and pressurised cab to keep out the elements and keep temperatures and noise at comfortable levels.

Save Money with the Right Sized Tractor

Compact tractors can also be an economical option. Many jobs do not require a full-size tractor, and the smaller tractor can save money on fuel consumption. Properly using both tractors will also extend the life of both. Many manufacturers offer compact tractors to suit specific applications. These can include narrow-gauge and low-roof versions for use in vineyards and orchards. Others are designed to cope with working on steep slopes.

Choosing a compact tractor is largely a question of being realistic about the tasks you want it to tackle. You can then ensure that the chosen model has all the required features to take on these jobs.