Tips For Buying A New Tractor

Durable and reliable machines, tractors are the staple of agricultural work. These machines have brought accuracy and efficiency to many farming enterprises. When you buy a tractor, you’re getting a machine designed to give you decades of service. However, there are so many different types of tractors out there that selecting one becomes quite confusing. 

At Rivera’s Machinery Inc. we know what to look for when you’re purchasing a new tractor, so we’ve put together some pointers for you. When you’re ready to get yourself a worthy tractor, come to our dealership in Donna, Texas. We also cater to Harlingen and San Benito. 

Implements

Tractors are powerful pieces of machinery and you can utilize that power in a number of different ways. These beasts can loan their power to attachments and implements to get a lot of work done. Do you need to mow a huge field? Simply hook-up a pull-behind mower and tear through the brush. Tractors can pull heavy implements like spreaders and rotary tillers for your crop needs. There’s a lot you can do with a tractor if you get the right implements for your tasks and ensure that your tractor is compatible with them.

To figure out if your tractor will work with the implements, look at the components. The power take-off, or PTO, is a drive shaft that powers other equipment. Another common method is a series of hydraulic pumps, which transfer energy back into the implement. If neither of these is present, there should be a drawbar that helps the tractor to tow the implement, Without these mechanisms, you won’t be able to get much practical work done on your field. Always ensure that the tractor is equipped with what you need. 

Property

Getting a powerful tractor or a bunch of implements won’t get you far if you don’t pick the right machines for your property. Different types of terrain require different farm equipment. Larger tractors have a harder time in places where there are a lot of trees and other obstacles they have to navigate around. Tractors work faster and more smoothly on wide, open and flat fields. Make sure you understand the machine you’re getting completely and put some thought into making your decision and you should be good to go. 

Specifications

Getting a tractor isn’t as simple as just deciding based on a metric like horsepower; as a matter of fact, that isn’t the first thing you should think of. Instead, pay attention to equipment that can better apply power to the parts of the job most beneficial to you. A more powerful PTO will be more useful than a big engine alone. The same is true for hydraulic systems and drawbar ratings. Considering strength vs. utility is important for finding the right tractor for you.

Manufacturer

There are a few trusted makers of tractors and you may have a favorite brand when you go tractor shopping, but keep in mind what you need from the machine — dependability, performance, and cost of maintenance. Opting for a well-known brand reduces your chances of constant damages, which pile up monthly bills down the road. They may be a bit more expensive, but the money is worth it in the long run. Likewise, getting more powerful machines will yield greater results and more versatility, even though the cost will be higher initially. Decide if the payoff will more than make up for your investment. 

We hope this helps you in making the right choice for your farm. In case you’d like to learn more about your tractor options, come to Rivera’s Machinery Inc. in Donna, Texas and have a chat with one of our staff members. We invite all the good people of Harlingen and San Benito to come and see our collection of tractors for sale.