A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Tractor

Not all tractors will be a good match for your budget, property, and lifestyle. Use the following tips to help narrow the search, then visit Atlantic Tractor to shop tractors for sale. We have dealerships throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

Think About the Tractor's Usage

There are many different ways to utilize a tractor. These versatile pieces of farm equipment can be used to mow a lawn, till a garden, transport debris, and more. Different models will have different performance capacities and it's important to explore options that suit your needs.

Try to articulate the specific ways you hope to use your tractor. This will help you determine the tractor features and attachment capabilities you need to prioritize.

Think About Your Property

Make sure the tractor will be suitable for your property.

For example:

• If you have a large area of land, look for tractors that can quickly and efficiently navigate the area.
• If you have narrow areas that the tractor needs to go through, such as a fence gate or barn door, focus on compact models.
• If your property has steep slopes, get a tractor that can offer the necessary traction for navigating that obstacle.

Think About Operator Comfort

The longer your work day, the more important operator comfort becomes. Certain features can help make longer hours less difficult, such as:

• An ergonomic setup of the controls.
• An enclosed cab that blocks out poor weather, allergens, and pests.
• Extra padding in the seat.

Keep in mind that operator comfort does affect safety and productivity! It's not a luxury, it's a wise investment.

Think About Your Budget

It helps to determine your ideal price range before looking at any tractors for sale. A budget helps accomplish two goals.

First, it keeps you from wasting time considering models that are outside your price point anyways. You won't risk falling in love with a tractor that's a bit more than you should be spending.

Second, it keeps you from unnecessarily passing on features or performance that you could afford. When you have a budget, you can get the highest quality tractor that fits into your price range.

If you want to stretch your budget farther, you can shop used tractors for sale. These models will be offered at a lower price due to the effects of depreciation. They may be barely used, perfectly maintained, and like-new, but will still be sold at a drastically lowered price. A quality tractor can last for many years, which can make a used tractor a wise investment.

Ready to shop tractors for sale? Check out the selection at Atlantic Tractor. Peruse the models online or stop by one of our dealerships in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.