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Tractors Buyer's Guide - Introduction
Published: 04/17/2011
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Introduction
Commercial tractors are best known for providing the farming power that feeds billions of people around the world. However, tractors can be fitted with many types of accessories that let them perform a wide range of tasks.
Tractors are used extensively in mowing and land‐clearing applications. In fact, the common suburban riding mower is basically a scaled‐down tractor. They're also used in construction, landscaping, livestock operations, and industrial settings.
Getting the right tractor is important: it's an expensive purchase and one that you can easily last 10, 20, or 30 years or more. This BuyerZone Tractors Buyer's Guide will help you through the process, answering questions such as:
• How much horsepower do you need?
• What features are most important?
• Which attachments are the most useful?
• How can you choose the right dealer?
• How much you can expect to pay?
This guide primarily covers topics pertaining to small‐ to medium‐sized tractors, from around 20 to 80 horsepower.
Table of contents
How much horsepower do you need
Pricing guidelines
Actual costs for tractors will vary tremendously depending on HP, attachments, and other features you select. Here are some very rough estimates.
|
Type of tractor |
Included with cost |
Estimated cost
|
|
25 HP |
Loader or mower |
$12,000 to $15,000
|
|
40 HP |
Enclosed cab and 4wd |
$20,000 to $25,000
|
|
60 HP |
Enclosed cab and 4 wd |
$30,000+
|
|
100 HP |
Enclosed cab, 4 wd, & extras |
$50,000 to $55,000
|
