A compact size tractor is the key requirement in certain
industries. Small hold farming, sports field maintenance, small scale
construction work and horse stable maintenance are the areas which do require employing
the compact size tractors. On the other side, there are chances that you don't
need the tractor for routine tasks such as you have to maintain or mow your
house lawn or to maintain your farm house where you visit on holidays. Before
investing your precious money, you must know about what to look for when buying
a compact tractor.
Whatsoever the requirement is, the main thing is that the
tractor you purchase must be designed according to fulfill the exact use of
yours.
If you do not have the know-how about what to look for when
buying a compact tractor, keep reading this article as we have described below
what you should know and what things to check.
Note: This article is about compact tractors, if you are looking for farming tractors, look here.
Mobility
Compact tractors are mostly designed to operate in
restricted spaces such as gardens and lawns with boundary walls. The ability to
move freely within these narrow spaces is important for a tractor. According to
your needs, you must check for their mobility. Some tractors can move up to 75
degrees which may save the time and improve the working efficiency.
Tractor Power
Compact tractors are designed with various horsepower which
range from 23 to 46. The simple rule to remember here is that the more you have
to use it, the more horsepower machine you should buy. Most of the tractor
machines are manufactured with 3 or 4 cylinder designs. This increases the fuel
efficiency of the machine. You should always seek the machines having larger
cubic-inch displacement as such machines produce the required horsepower with
very low effort and time.
Many compact and sub-compact tractors are designed with
front-wheel drive system. This is positive for you especially if you have to
work in bad traction land. Front wheel system decreases the chances of wheel
slip and increases the drawbar pulling ability. Also if you go for a heel pedal
lock, it is a good choice. It locks both of the back wheels if traction is
lost.
Transmission
There are two main types in tractors: Synchronized shuttle
shift gear transmission and hydrostatic transmission.
- A Synchronized shuttle shift is suitable when you are moving the gears forward and reverse frequently. Having the gears and levers synchronized, SSS transmission allows you to change the gears without stopping.
- Hydrostatic transmission is the most suitable option. It allows you to operate the tractor very easily. You can easily control the speed, change the direction using the foot pedals (forward and reverse) without having to use the levers or clutch. In most cases, people choose HST transmission tractors.
Flexibility for
Various Uses
The most important thing you should look in a compact
tractor is its flexibility for various uses. A flexible compact tractor is able
to work with backhoes, forks, ploughs, sack barrows, rollers and loader
buckets. It will allow you to switch between these tractor accessories very
smoothly just with a single hand action. Also remember to note the size of the
bucket the tractor can manage. The larger the bucket size the more time you
will save.
What's Next?
In addition to all these things discussed above, it is a
better approach to reach a local expert around you. Approach him, discuss your
requirements, take his guidance and finalize your choice in the light of your
findings.
Now you must know what to consider while buying a compact
tractor for your specific uses and this knowledge will definitely lead toward
making the right choice.
