Buyer's Guide to Compact Tractors in Minnesota

Looking for the best small tractor and something truly worth investing in? Let us guide you through how to choose the best tractor for your land. Buying equipment can be a bit daunting and overwhelming because it's a big investment, but it doesn't have to be. The exciting thing about big investments is, you expect big returns, and we are here to make sure you get exactly that. Every operation and every piece of land has different needs. When you're choosing which compact tractor to buy, it's important you choose it based on what your property needs and what you are trying to do with your land.

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Step One: What's your land like?

The first step in deciding what tractor to get is taking into consideration what the lay of the land is like. If your property is just a few acres of flat land, you would likely do well with a John Deere 1 or 2 series tractor because they are the most compact in size and have a light footprint that helps prevent ground disturbance when turning. If you have 7+ acres of hills and uneven terrain, our John Deere 3 or 4 series tractors might be a better fit for you because they are slightly heavier and have a wider footprint that helps provide more stability on uneven ground.

Step Two: What tasks are you tackling?

Knowing why you want a tractor is a big factor in deciding what size and model tractor will best suit your needs. If one of your main reasons for getting a tractor is for landscaping, the John Deere 1 Series tractors are likely a good fit for you because they are small, lightweight, economical, and easy to operate. The John Deere 2 Series tractors are great if you are wanting to do a combination of landscaping, gardening, and hauling lightweight materials. If you have a small farm where the tasks needing to be done are clearing small brush, hauling heavier materials such as fence posts and rocks, leveling land, and tending to animals, our John Deere 3 Series tractors are likely a great match for you. Our John Deere 4 Series tractors are the largest and most powerful of our compact utility tractors. They are built to handle heavier-duty jobs such as clearing thicker brush, hauling hay, and moving snow.

Step Three: How are you going to pay for it?

Once you've decided what size tractor fits your needs, it's time to figure out the best way for you to pay for your tractor and any implements you need. At Kibble Equipment, we have a few options for you to choose from. You can pay for everything outright, you can finance your equipment through John Deere Financial, or you can trade in a piece of equipment you no longer want and we can put the value of it towards your new equipment.

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