Uses For a Compact Tractor
Tractors form the backbone of the agricultural industry, and most farms would be lost without at least one. However, some of these hulking machines have limits and drawbacks, which is why you might want to add a compact tractor to your toolkit. We here at Desert Greens Equipment want you to get the most out of every day, so we’ve put together some of the ways you can use a compact tractor.
Small Field Management
First, a compact tractor can do just about anything a large tractor can. The main difference between them is size and power, but the smaller machine has its uses. If your fields are small or you’re working in a tight space, a compact tractor can help you work more efficiently and increase your precision. They also compact the soil less thanks to their lighter weight.
Animal Management
If your farm includes livestock, there’s a lot of heavy lifting that needs to be done. With a compact tractor, less of that will rely on your own two hands. Moving feed and hay, cleaning out stalls and pens, and general maintenance can all be done with a compact tractor. The small size allows it to access spaces a normal tractor couldn’t.
Driveway Maintenance
For large properties or those who live far away from public roads, gravel and dirt roads are vital for getting around. With a blade or box scraper attachment, a compact tractor can push and lever driveways or roads. These same attachments are good year-round since they can also spread mulch and plow snow.
Digging
Backhoe attachments allow a compact tractor to dig, which is always an important part of an expanding operation. Pits, ditches, foundations, and more become simple tasks using a compact tractor, another area where the small size is a bonus. You can even dig holes for posts or trees!
Mowing
This may not be the highest on your priority list, but the fact that a compact tractor can do all of the above and mow your lawn means you don’t need as many machines lying around. A mowing deck attachment or pull-behind mower is easy to install, and once again the “compact” features of a compact tractor make your life easier. These machines are easily able to work around rocky terrain and other obstacles. There are a whole lot more landscaping and gardening uses for these efficient machines, as well.
Ready to expand your toolkit? Contact us at Desert Greens Equipment to learn more, or to see our inventory of compact tractors here in Albuquerque & Belen, NM for yourself. We proudly serve the people of Santa Fe and Rio Ranchero, NM—let us serve you today!