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How do I buy a good tractor? ›

Horsepower, Size and Weight – What will power up your work

This is a very crucial factor while choosing a tractor. It is always ideal to plan ahead and invest in tractors with a little extra power than your estimated requirement. Size and horsepower are not always dependable on each other.

In general, if your garden is larger and more open it's more important that your garden tractor has a generous cutting width. However, if there are lots of obstructions, like trees and bushes, it's better to choose a garden tractor that is small enough to go through the tightest passages.

John Deere is one of the most iconic tractor brands around, and they also hold their value better than most too. Their unique plastic design ensures that they stay in good condition far longer than other competitors.

At a glance, sub-compact tractors and compact tractors from Kioti and Branson UK are one of the most affordable options available in the market that render great quality. Although, Branson and Kioti brands are extrememly competetive with old-school brands like John Deere, Massey Ferguson or Kubota Tractors.

Larger tractors with an engine capacity greater than 100 HP can range between $50,000 and $80,000. Mid-sized tractors with engine power between 30 and 80 HP can cost between $25,000 and $50,000. Compact tractors, with engine power less than 30 HP, can have a price tag between $9,000 and $12,000.

John Deere- In business since 1837, John Deere is the largest tractor manufacturer in the world. It is also considered a cultural icon. According to a 2021 Progressive Farmer Reader Insights survey, it enjoys any brand's highest customer loyalty rating. As they say, “Nothing runs like a Deere.”

A key component of a John Deere compact tractor's value is its durability. These tractors are built to last for years to come. Unlike other tractor brands, the materials used to build the tractors include high-quality polymers.

It is estimated that a 42-inch deck mounted on a standard garden tractor can mow 1 acre of lawn in about one hour.

What credit score is needed to buy a tractor? ›

Most lenders will want a minimum personal FICO score of +640, although with some online lenders, it may be possible to get tractor finance with a score in the mid-500s.

Generally speaking, tractor sales are like car sales, in that you'll find more discounts and better deals when it's the end of a fiscal year or when manufacturers and deals have a backlog of equipment they want to get off their hands. There is not really a best time of year to buy a tractor.

John Deere- In business since 1837, John Deere is the largest tractor manufacturer in the world. It is also considered a cultural icon. According to a 2021 Progressive Farmer Reader Insights survey, it enjoys any brand's highest customer loyalty rating. As they say, “Nothing runs like a Deere.”