Tractors: Compact vs. Utility Models
From agriculture to industrial work to construction, tractors of all shapes and sizes are vital to some of our nation’s most important lines of work. But when you’re buying one, it’s important to consider a number of factors and options to ensure you get exactly the machine you need. We here at Desert Greens Equipment want to help you narrow down your choices, so we’ve put together a comparison between compact tractors and utility tractors, below. To learn more, or to see the tractors of all sizes that we have for sale, contact our stores in Albuquerque and Belen, New Mexico, today!
Compact Tractors: Benefits
There are a few things that these smaller models have over their larger counterparts, but a few specific advantages stand out in particular.
Smaller Size
As the name suggests, compact tractors are far smaller than utility models. While that might not seem ideal, it actually works well for a number of reasons.
- Agility and uses in tight spaces. Because they’re so small, these machines can maneuver in and go to places larger equipment wouldn’t fit.
- Affordability. Less material means you aren’t paying as much money for the assembly and materials of the tractor.
- Easier maintenance. Fewer and less complicated moving parts means fewer systems to maintain, and those you still need to watch are much simpler.
Safety
Compact tractors are also safer to work with. This is partially because of the size, since lighter and smaller machines are able to do less damage if there are any accidents, but it’s also partially due to how easy they are to operate. The controls on a compact tractor are much simpler than on utility models, meaning mistakes are less common.
Utility Tractors: Benefits
Naturally, however, the larger models have their own advantages.
Power and Versatility
If you have heavy-duty jobs or lifting to do, compact tractors might just not cut it. Utility tractors have much larger engines and more efficient PTOs, allowing them to perform more intense duties and utilize more heavy-duty attachments. This is particularly important if you need your tractor to handle as many jobs as possible, since you’ll have a wider selection of attachments at your disposal. In many ways, that can even save you money by getting more work done with fewer tools.
Stability
Because they have a larger footprint and are overall much heavier, utility tractors tend to be more stable machines. Larger tires and more weight increase the amount of traction they can bring to bear while their powerful engine ensures they move when and where you want them to.
Ready to get started? Contact us at Desert Greens Equipment if you need more help narrowing your options, or if you’re just ready to browse our tractor selection. We proudly serve the people of Albuquerque, Belen, Santa Fe, and Rio Ranchero, New Mexico—let us serve you today!