Rural life is always better when you have the best compact tractor in the shed. But, what is the best compact tractor? The answer depends entirely upon the intended use, as the compact tractor is among the most diverse in scope and scale. According to the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, a compact tractor typically weighs 4,000 pounds or less, has a three-point hitch and between 40 and 60 horsepower. Most compact tractors can lift over 2,000 pounds with the loader and are big enough to easily handle hay equipment. Something of a “Goldilocks Model,” the best compact tractor is neithe ..read more

Whether you’re physically out in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains (or just living there vicariously through popular online videos) you’re bound to stumble across first generation farmer, Josh Draper. Better known as the Stoney Ridge Farmer from his popular YouTube channel where he shares expert advice on what it takes to be a modern day farmer, Draper’s day starts and ends on his beautiful 150 acre property, growing crops, raising cattle, tending to chickens, and of course filming the tips and tricks of the job for aspiring homesteaders. While Draper grew up on a cattle farm in rural ..read more

Perhaps the perfect tractor for around the farm or house, the sub-compact is a favorite for a reason, and the Mahindra eMax lineup is certainly hot these days. With horsepower ranges between 19.4 and 24, these sub-compact tractors bring impressive lift capacities as well as an outstanding turning radius. Perhaps not as well known in the U.S. as other brands, Mahindra is actually the top-selling tractor brand of Earth. With heavy-duty frames and a seven-year power train warranty, the entire lineup is making dirt fly around the globe. Sub-compacts are great for homes with more than five acres, o ..read more

Whether managing 5,000 acres or five, Americans understand the value of sub compact tractors. Loosely categorized as having two- to three-cylinder diesel engines with 15 to 25 horsepower, as opposed to compact tractors with three- to four-cylinder engines up to 45 horsepower, the sub compact tractor is a popular for good reason. All the versatility of a larger tractor on a smaller frame, these offer a three-point hitch and four-wheel drive and can carry weight greater than their own while pushing and pulling several times more. Most folks see them as valuable for mowing, as they don’t leave ne ..read more

Whether a commercial producer or a rural enthusiast, sometimes a compact tractor is just what’s needed. Powerful enough to plow through snow, mow large swaths of grass, or even till commercial gardens, the best compact tractors are still small enough to bring efficiency to the barnyard. And as two of the best-selling compact tractors on the market today, we wanted to see how the John Deere 3025E compares to the Kubota L2501.  Priced around $19,000 and $14,000 respective, the John Deere 3025E and Kubota L2501 each bring nearly 25 gross engine horse power (HP), solid diesel technology, and ..read more

Whether spraying ground sized big or small, producers and home-owners alike need the right tractor sprayer for the job. Tractor sprayers are complete systems designed to generate pressure and spread a variety of liquids across ground. This equipment can vary in nozzle quantities, maximum PSI pressure, and GPM flow rates. Typically associated with either water, insecticides, fertilizer, or pesticides, prices can actually start quite low and move up depending on what features you need. The most common varieties found on the market range from backpack sprayers and spot sprayers, to ATV and UTV, 3 ..read more