Tractor Buying Guide

Tractor buying begins here at PrairieLand Partners.

To view our full Compact Utility Tractor guide click here.

Whether you just moved to your rural retreat, or you’re considering taking on a few more chores … if you’re reading this guide, you’ve probably decided it’s time to think about a new utility tractor. To help give you the information you need to make the best buying decisions, the tractor experts here at PrairieLand Partners and John Deere have put together this guidebook. 

The first steps. 

The first step in choosing your utility tractor is deciding on the chores you expect it to handle, both now and in the future; that allows you to narrow your choices down to a particular horsepower range. From there, you and your PrairieLand Partners Sales Professional should consider the size of your property, the comfort and convenience features you’d like and, of course, your budget. 

A few questions to consider:

■  How much power do you need? Having a little more power than you think you need is better than not having quite enough.

■ Which transmission fits your skill level? Utility tractors are available with a variety of transmission types, from automotive-style manual shifters on up.

■  Two-wheel drive or four? Light-duty mowing may only require two-wheel drive; for heavier chores in rolling ground, MFWD may be the way to go. Four-wheel drive is commonly referred to as “MFWD,” for mechanical front-wheel drive.

■ Which implements will you need? There are hundreds
of implements and attachments available from John Deere and PrairieLand Partners, from rear blades to rotary cutters. Your choice of implements will affect the tractor you need.

■ What are your comfort and convenience requirements? If you’re working in the dead of winter or heat of summer,
you might considered a closed, climate-controlled cab. If your chores are more “fair-weather” or you enjoy fresh air, you may only need an open station model.

■  What about regular maintenance? A tractor should do chores, not be a chore to own. Consider the frequency, type and ease of scheduled maintenance.

Once you and PLP answer these questions, you’ll be well on your way to selecting the right utility tractor model.

Why buy John Deere? When you purchase a John Deere tractor, you get much more than a proven piece of equipment. John Deere compact and utility tractors are built with the same unparalleled quality and attention to detail that go into our large tractors. Some customers have been buying “green” for generations, and the reason why is that no one builds higher quality, tougher tractors. 

To view our full Compact Utility Tractor guide click here