Tuesday, 1 December 2009

Farm Tractor Equipment: A Big Money And Past Past

By Quincy Redman

If you are the hundreds of others turning to farming our own land. You will need to purchase farm tractor equipment. When searching for equipment it can be as frustrating as when you have to buy a new vehicle and almost as confusing. Purchasing a tractor will be an expensive investment; however, a long lasting one.

Tractors have a fascinating history. In'97 the first tractor was developed for optimal use and they have been going strong since. This much needed farm necessity has seen many changes over the years. Currently there are tractors small enough to simply mow the lawn to extensive enough to help with a large farm. We haven't even touch on the many tractor implements as well!

The vintage equipment is amazing and it is hard not to have a few nostalgic memories pop in your mind when you come across one. It is difficult not to choose the tractor from years back; however, the modern ones are extremely well made and comfortable. They now come with heaters, air conditioning and a massive variety of additional attachments. It is a hard pressed decision to go for nostalgia or convenience.

I remember going to my grandparents and watching their neighbor's horse do all of the work on one side of the house, while the other neighbor had the tractor many of us still remember. The big piece of awe that tractor equipment could do what the other neighbors horse did in half the time.

Working farm rather it be fifty years ago or currently is a lot of hard work. There are many farmers who have to work from sun up to sun down seven days a week. The one plus is the modern farm equipment makes the work a little less bumpy. The cabs now can be purchased with air conditioning and high tech gauges. Determine how large of a tractor you will need and look through county ads for sales. If you purchase a vintage model, keep in mind that they should only be used sparingly or for show. It is interesting to find an old piece of equipment at a local auction. Most cannot wait to get their new toy home to tear it apart and see just what it's made of.

Farm equipment is expensive and cost thousands of dollars for initial purchase. There are numerous attachments available as well. The compact tractor implements will make the work easier but can scare some off when they hear the price. Many attachments can cost any where from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. The important thing to keep in mind is how much you will use your equipment.

Often used farm equipment can be purchased for reasonable prices through auctions and estate sales. If you are working a large farm it would be best to purchase a new tractor. The cost may be enormous but the equipment will last for years.

Determine how large of a tractor you will need and look through county ads for sales. If you purchase a vintage model, keep in mind that they should only be used sparingly or for show. It is interesting to find an old piece of equipment at a local auction. Most cannot wait to get their new toy home to tear it apart and see just what it's made of.

Once you get the model of your choice and actually begin using it, you will be amazed at the amount of time and energy saved with new farm tractor equipment. Always be safe when using this type of machinery. Children love to ride but should do so with caution. Keep you machines well maintained and they will last forever.


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