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Compact tractors get tough jobs done
If there is a “just right” category of equipment to have, it’s today’s compact tractors. They are cleaner, more efficient, and with attachments are about the hardest-working items on an acreage.
Need snow plowed, holes dug, timber lugged, gravel spread, ditches cleaned, or manure moved? A compact tractor will get into the tight spaces and still have enough oomph to get the job done.
Here are nine great examples to look into.
KIOTI
NS Series
KIOTI’s NS series of tractors was designed to meet the needs of value-conscious customers who want a powerful tractor and a larger platform. Engines range from 45- to 58-hp, and all five models come standard with power steering, rear remote hydraulic valve, rear PTO, an independent selectable PTO. Option either a synchro shuttle or HST transmission. The series comes standard with a deluxe suspension seat, an ergonomic operator system and LED projection head- and working lamps for night use. The CDRI KIOTI diesel engine offers improved fuel efficiency with reduced noise levels and powerful performance.
KIOTI Tractor Division DAEDONG - USA, INC
1-877-GO-KIOTI
BOBCAT
2025
Ideal for hauling material, digging holes, mowing and using implements, this 25 hp 4WD compact, Bobcat says, is strong enough for big jobs, small enough to fit in tight areas. The 2025 features an easy-access open workstation with ROPS, and Category 1 three-point hitch for using implements. Choice of manual-shift transmission or hydrostatic transmission. Integrated loader joystick lever makes front-end loader work easier. Rear PTO is standard, with optional mid-PTO available.
Bobcat Company
800-743-4340
YANMAR
YM342
Built with attachment versatility in mind, the YM342 is compatible with both category 1 and category 2 attachments. A telescopic hitch arm provides ease and convenience with small adjustments for quick attachment mounting. The YM342’s 41-horsepower engine gives maximum traveling speed of 17.7 mph. Synchronized shuttle shift allows you to quickly change between forward and reverse for loader work. Gear Drive transmission and the Yanmar diesel engine provide high torque and more usable PTO Power. The YM342 tractor was designed with an adjustable suspension seat and a flat isolation mounted floorboard design for operator comfort.
Yanmar America
770-877-9894
NEW HOLLAND
Workmaster 50
New Holland’s Workmaster compact tractors like the Workmaster 50 are an ideal compact farm utility or landscape tractor. New Holland’s long list of attachments, implements, and accessories expand the versatility of the Workmaster series. Add a loader, rotary cutter, disc harrow, or backhoe to take care of your land, yard or job site. If you need to plow snow, a New Holland snow blade or snow blower can help get the job done. Implements enhance your flexibility, and add to the reasons why Workmaster compact and utility tractors offer such value.
New Holland Agriculture
866-NW-HLND
BRANSON
2515 15-Series
The 2515R and 2515h tractors provide smaller horsepower on a bigger chassis. The 15-Series tractors have 24 horsepower motors and come with either a manual 12 speed synchro shuttle transmission (2515R) or a 3-range Hydro-max, hydrostatic transmission (2515h) with a synchronized auto acceleration system. A beefy 3,014-pound dry weight makes them one of the heaviest tractors in this horsepower range, due to cast iron rear ends—making a loader lift capacity of 2,200 pounds possible.
Branson Machinery LLC
706-290-2500
CASE IH
Farmall 55C
The Case IH Farmall compact 55C tractor is widely popular due to its exceptional size, maneuverability and physical capabilities. From moving mulch with a loader to blowing snow or digging with a backhoe, Farmall 55C tractors are built to get the job done. Available in both cab and non-cab configurations, this tractor features a standard 16x16 mechanical transmission or an optional 3-range hydrostatic transmission. Deluxe comfort features—such as an obstacle-free operator platform, adjustable seat, and noise-reducing floormats—create a work environment where comfort and convenience fuel productivity all day long.
CASE IH
877-422-7344
caseih.com
MASSEY FERGUSON
2850 M Cab Hydro
The Massey Ferguson 2850 M Cab Hydro, part of the 2800 M Series, was designed to provide hardworking power with comfort. A 2.43 liter, four-cylinder, turbo-charged diesel engine offers 48.8 hp with plenty of torque reserve. Choice of rugged gear or hydrostatic transmission, which offers 12 speeds—from a crawl up to 15 mph—in either direction. Standard rear 3-point Cat I or I/II hitch with generous lift capacity and on-demand four-wheel drive for extra traction in difficult conditions. Cab provides exceptional visibility with quiet, climate-controlled ride. Also available without a cab.
Massey Ferguson/AGCO
877-525-4384
KUBOTA
Kubota L60LE Series
Recently introduced, the compact L60LE Series offers a total of four models—two cab models and two open-ROPS models. The L60LE Series is an affordable deluxe compact tractor line with quality and comfort features. Ranging from 37 to 42 gross horsepower, the L60LE Series offers an array of features including electronic HST Plus Transmission for easy control and increased productivity. All cab and ROPS models are built with a heavy-duty large chassis, Kubota diesel engine, all metal hood and fenders, wide operator station, and with operator comfort in mind.
Kubota Tractor Corporation
888-58-2682
JOHN DEERE
3025E
The John Deere 3025E compact tractor provides excellent maneuverability and easy operation thanks to the Hydro transmission with Twin Touch pedals, increasing tractor performance while eliminating clutching for seamless direction changes. At 24.4 hp, this model features the tightest turning radius in its horsepower class. A true workhorse, the 3025E can be transformed with a variety of implements, from box blades to rotary cutters, tackling any chore with ease. The optional iMatch Quick Hitch System simplifies switching out implements at the back of the tractor without having to leave the operator seat.
Deere & Company
866-993-3373
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