Looking for a tractor -How Much Horse Power? As a guide, if you are looking for something more than a big ride on mower, genuine tractors start at around 25 HP. The entry level versions come in 2WD. They are great value for flat, small acreage properties where the main task will be keeping the grass down.
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A 25 HP with 4WD and front end loader starts to give you a lot more scope for getting things done around a small farm. You will be able to drive most implements but with a little care and patience because of the modest power. If you have a medium to larger property, stepping up to a 30 - 40 HP gives you some power in reserve to take on most tasks with a bit more speed. It also enables you to lift more. If you are looking at moving round hay bales you need to be in this HP category to lift with confidence. After that you are looking at the 50 - 60 HP tractors. This will give you all the power you need and more for the average lifestyle farmer.
For Great Deals on Tractors, Remember as you go up in HP you generally go up in physical size and weight. Make sure the tractor you select will fit through gates and in your shed.
Backhoes are purpose built for digging. This is ideal for digging trenches but also very handy for jobs such as removing tree stumps. One of the great features of this backhoe is it can be easily removed enabling a variety of other regular implements to be fitted.
Front end Loaders are the most popular accessory for lifestyle farmers, they allow much more. 4 in 1 buckets are useful with the ability to scoop, blade, level, as well as grab. Ideal for shifting material from soil, gravel to garden mulch. Opening the 4 in 1 bucket exposes the blade for scraping and pushing soil. Closing the bucket over an object allows grabbing. Front end loaders can also be fitted with attachments such as pallet tines (turning the tractor into a forklift) and hay spike for shifting bales. Front end loaders are available on tractors and bulldozers.
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