Compact Tractors vs. Utility Tractors

Whether you’re in construction, agriculture, or any other heavy-duty industry, tractors are one of the most important pieces of heavy equipment you can buy. But the sizes of tractor you need vary wildly by the job you’re doing and its location, leading to one very important question: do you want a compact or utility tractor? We here at Magnum Power want to ensure you get the tools you need, so we’ve put together a brief comparison between compact tractors and utility tractors, below. To learn more, or to see the tractors we have for sale, contact our store in Lawson, Missouri, today!

Compact Tractor Benefits

While you first reaction to a smaller tractor might not be positive, there are a few ways they really stand out over their larger counterparts.

Maneuverable

The smaller size is actually a huge advantage in a number of different ways. For instance, they’re more agile and can be used in much tighter spaces, maneuvering where larger machines couldn’t. 

Affordable

Compact tractors are also less expensive in a couple of ways. First, they’re smaller and therefore use fewer materials in the construction process. They’re also relatively simple, which further reduces the cost of manufacturing. That means they’re much cheaper off the bat.

That relative simplicity also factors into maintenance costs. Fewer and less complicated parts means fewer things that can go wrong, meaning fewer things that will need constant maintenance and repairs.

Safety

Obviously, the smaller size and simple operations also make compact tractors safer to work with. Not only is it less likely that the operator will use the wrong controls or make a mistake, but the tractor itself isn’t as heavy. Compact tractors that go where they shouldn’t are going to do less damage by default.

Utility Tractor Benefits

Of course, larger models have their own up-sides.

Power and Versatility

Utility tractors are large, hulking machines, which means a larger and more powerful engine that’s capable of putting out more horsepower than compact models. They also have more powerful and efficient PTOs, making them capable of heavier jobs and of using more types of implements. If you need your tractor to do as many jobs as possible, you’ll benefit from the wider array of attachments a utility model can work with.

Stability

A utility tractor’s size can also be a benefit on its own. The larger footprint and heavier weight of these models makes them more stable machines in general. Wider and broader tires combined with that weight increase the amount of traction you can bring to bear and the powerful engine makes sure you go where and when you want to.

We hope these tips help you get the perfect tractor for your needs! For more information, or to see our tractor selection for yourself, contact us at Magnum Power. We proudly serve the people of Clay County and Kansas City, Missouri—let us serve you today!