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Tractors Made Simple
Choosing the Right Machine for Your Land
By Steve Sniff
Most acreage owners would agree, there ' s nothing like having your own plot of land and being able to work it. Maybe you have fond memories of growing up on a farm or you love the charm and mystique of farm life and yearn to have a slice of it yourself; it could be a simple hobby farm or a full-blown money-making concern that you own or dream of owning.
If you already live on acreage, you undoubtedly own a tractor. It may have come with the property when you bought it, or you may have acquired it later. In any case, there likely have been times when you questioned whether it was a suitable size for your property and the work you do on it. On the other hand, it might be that you are taking the first plunge into this life and considering which tractor would work best in this new setting.
Let’ s discuss the basic factors that need to be taken into consideration when choosing the " right tool for the job." Using the guidelines provided here, you may discover that you ' ve got the perfect tractor already, or that another piece of machinery would be more appropriate for your acreage, or how to purchase your first and most important " toy " to begin your new and exciting lifestyle.
Basic Tractor Options
Your basic choices of tractors are small, medium and large, but there are also a variety of choices within those fundamental options.
The compact group includes all of the small machines right down to the utility tractor size, not much bigger than a riding lawnmower. The compact tractor is versatile and can easily switch from mowing and blowing to digging and hauling
The medium-sized machines are known as mid-range tractors. They are a nice compromise between large and small, being nimble and easy to operate while still having the power to take on tough jobs.
The large, high horsepower( hp) units are the real workhorses of the tractor world, with the ability to pull heavy implements and roll through rough fields day after day with ease.
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