Advantages of Compact Tractors

Modern farms wouldn’t be able to keep up with production if it weren’t for modern tractors, but sometimes you need something a bit smaller. Compact tractors are a fraction of the size of their larger counterparts but capable of handling most of the same jobs! We here at PrairieLand Partners want you to have all the tools you need, so we’ve put together some of the many advantages of compact tractors below. For more information, or to see the compact tractors we have for sale, contact any of our stores throughout Kansas, today!

Versatile

A compact tractor is designed to handle just about any job a utility model can tackle, compatible with a variety of attachments and implements and powerful enough to use them well. These machines are also more fuel efficient and, of course, smaller, meaning they’re cheaper to keep running and easier to store. 

Customizable

Like any tractor, compact models are immensely customizable. Rather than going out and buying unique heavy machinery for every individual task, you really only need a compact tractor and the proper implements. A compact tractor can be hooked up to just about any implement you can use on a larger model, meaning it can be whatever you need it to be for the day.

Easy to Operate

Compact tractors are also much easier to handle than bigger versions. The smaller size and tighter turn radius means you’re able to navigate around obstacles and in narrow confines much more easily. This allows you to do many jobs with your tractor that you might have needed to do by hand before. Simple controls add to the easy operation.

Easy to Maintain

Compact tractors typically use simpler designs, making them easier to maintain. Easy access to engines and other compartments make repairing any issues a cinch, and smaller and fewer moving parts mean fewer things that can go wrong. Owners can handle many maintenance tasks on their own.

Safer

When using heavy equipment, safety is always an issue. Tractors contribute to a large number of farm accidents for a number of reasons. However, compact tractors are much safer than their bigger cousins. Thanks to simpler operation and smaller sizes, they’re easier to control and can do less damage if there is an incident.

Affordable

Last but most certainly not least, compact tractors are much more affordable. The smaller size is largely to thank for that—less material means a lower price point. Add to that the fuel efficiency and easier maintenance, and the savings just keep coming.

Ready to see what a compact tractor can do for you? Contact us at PrairieLand Partners for more information, or to see the compact tractors we have available. We proudly serve the people of the great state of Kansas—let us serve you today!