Ways to use compact tractors

When budgets are tight and so is time, compact tractors can be a good addition to your fleet. Compact tractors are versatile and light, so they can get a lot done without disturbing turf. Add in the different attachment options and you have a piece of equipment you can use year-round for everything from mowing to trenching to snow removal.

“Depending on what application you’re doing, the time saved by using a compact tractor instead of manual labor can be astronomical,” says Robert Cockroft, Kubota senior product manager, sub and compact tractors. “A small tractor’s main advantage is its ease of use and versatility.”

Appropriate attachments.

 “With all the implements and attachments available for compact tractors these days, the list of tasks a customer can do is virtually endless,” Cockroft says.

Choosing the right attachments starts with knowing your tractor model. Many attachments require a certain horsepower, chassis size and lift capacity to operate properly. And, of course, knowing your jobsites is also crucial. Dealers can help make the appropriate decisions.

KIOTI Regional Sales Manager Tim Phillips says you want to focus on two main attachments – the front-end loader and the backhoe – for day-to-day use. The front-end loader allows for movement of heavy materials while the backhoe is perfect for digging retention walls and trenches, uprooting trees and more, he says.

Read the full story from the June issue here.