Compact Utility Tractors & Horsepower - How Much Do I Need?

Horsepower Considerations When Purchasing a Compact Utility Tractor

When it comes to getting a job done right, you need the proper equipment to be successful. Over the decades, John Deere compact utility tractors have proven to be amazingly versatile and reliable for accomplishing various projects and tasks.

Matching the proper amount of horse power needed on your compact tractor with the work you plan to do is critically important.  

John Deere compact utility tractors come in a wide range of horse power ratings. Let’s look at 3 important factors to consider when deciding what amount of horsepower is right for you.

Application

A great place to start when choosing the amount of horse power you need on a compact tractor is application. What do you plan to do with the machine? Lighter-duty tasks may not require as much horse power as ones that involve heavy lifting, pushing or transporting.

Think about all the jobs you will do with your compact tractor. Once you have a good idea of what you need a machine to do, it will be much easier to choose the right piece of equipment.

Budget

As with any purchase, one’s budget is an important factor in the decision-making process. This is certainly true for compact utility tractors. Having the right machine to do a given job is essential but be sure to work within your budget so your tractor purchase doesn’t break the bank.

The good news is that there are many John Deere compact tractor options to consider in both the new and used marketplace. Before you decide on a purchase, be sure to see what equipment is available in your local area.

Implements & Attachments

One of the many great things about John Deere compact tractors is their versatility. A wide variety of implements and attachments can be utilized to perform many different tasks. When looking for the right tractor for your needs, carefully consider what size and type of implements or attachments you’ll use.

While lower horse power tractors can handle many different kinds of implements or attachments, larger machines or equipment used in more challenging environments will require more power.

Here are just some of the many things people use John Deere compact utility tractors for:

• Snow Removal
• Garden Work
• Farming
• Moving Hay Bales
• Box Blade Work
• Road Maintenance
• Ditch Work
• Forestry
• Cultivating
• Discing
• Tree Chippers
• Auger Work
• Backhoe Work
• Mower Decks
• Brush Hogging
• Much more
  

Be sure to match up what implements you will be using with the correct horse power on a tractor.

Why Choosing the Right Horsepower is So Important

In addition to selecting the right compact tractor for the type of work you do, it is very important to keep other considerations in mind, including:

• Efficiency – A undersized or underpowered tractor will require more time to complete jobs.
• Damage - A tractor can be damaged if used beyond its design capabilities.  
  

A John Deere Compact Tractor for Every Need  

John Deere makes state-of-the-art compact utility tractors in a wide variety of horse power ranges:

• 1 Series: 21.5 to 23.9 HP
• 2 Series: 24.2 – 36.7 HP
• 3 Series: 24.7 – 45.3 HP
• 4 Series: 43.1 – 65.9 HP   
  

For more than 50 years, the experts at RDO have helped customers find the right equipment to fit their needs. When looking for your next compact tractor, call or stop into your local RDO store.