{"id":7527,"date":"2020-10-04T10:19:06","date_gmt":"2020-10-04T10:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=7527"},"modified":"2020-10-05T07:43:58","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T07:43:58","slug":"what-size-tractor-do-i-need-for-20-acres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/what-size-tractor-do-i-need-for-20-acres\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose The Right Size Tractor For Your Acreage?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are lots of different options available in tractors of all sizes and capabilities. When selecting the right tractor for your property<\/a>, there are a number of different factors you must keep in mind. One of the most frequently asked questions is “What size tractor should I get?”<\/em>, or even more specifically “What size tractor do I need for 20 acres, or more or less”<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The answer to this question depends very much on the size of property you have and the types of tasks you have at hand. It’s important that you not buy a tractor that is too large or too small for your property and your needs.<\/p>\n

In this article, will discuss the things you should keep in mind when choosing the right size tractor for your property. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n

5 Tractor Types<\/h2>\n

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Tractors come in several classifications geared specifically to purpose and expectations. These machines differ in features offered, size, weight and horsepower. Each category is suited to a particular property size and task list.<\/p>\n

1. What size tractor do I need for 1 – 2 acres?<\/h3>\n

Lawn tractors are intended for small jobs around the yard. The main purpose of a lawn tractor is mowing. These small machines feature electric power take off (PTO) and a small, 2 or 3 gallon fuel tank.<\/p>\n

They are easy to maneuver around the standard yard and have tires that don’t tend to leave lots of tracks and marks in the lawn.<\/p>\n

A lawn tractor with a 14 hp engine and a cutting width of 42 inches is perfectly adequate for up to an acre of lawn. If you have more than an acre but under 2 acres, look for a machine that has a 16 hp engine.<\/p>\n

2. What size tractor do I need for 3 – 10 acres?<\/h3>\n

Garden tractors are good for mowing, and they are also meant for heavier jobs on slightly larger properties. They usually have attachments that allow you to move snow, haul and dump small loads, spread seed, fertilizer or pesticide, till, plow, cultivate and much more.<\/p>\n

A garden tractor usually has a 5 or 6 gallon fuel tank, PTO and a hydraulic clutch. It may have four-wheel-drive and enough power to tackle heavy jobs such as hauling manure out of the barn, carrying feed to animals and so forth.<\/p>\n

Garden tractors are excellent for very large yards consisting of three or more acres. These small tractors are typically a little bit more rugged than your average lawn tractor, and their wheels are more aggressive. Look for a machine that has a 15 to 29 hp engine. It should have a cutting width of 46 to 54 inches.<\/p>\n

3. What size tractor do I need for 11 – 20 acres?<\/h3>\n

Compact and sub-compact tractors usually have 2 or 3 cylinder diesel engines and fuel tanks that can hold between 6 and 8 gallons of diesel fuel. These small tractors often have four-wheel-drive and are easy to maneuver and operate on slightly larger properties.<\/p>\n