It all depends, but in general, the narrow front end is better only for tight maneuverability. It might be needed for certain loaders and cultivators. And mounted corn pickers, etc.
Otherwise for everything else, a wide front end is far superior.
As well a single tire front end is a specialty deal, they sink into mud way too easy, they give a very hard harsh ride.
Unless I had to have a single tire front end for my implement, I would consider it a negative on the selling price, tractor would be worth less. My back would be more sore from the harsh ride. I don't like narrow front ends for mowing or raking hay, they mush more hay into the typically muddy ground around here.
A wide front end gives better flotation, better ride, a bit more stable, handles mud way better. I would pay extra for a wide front end machine most of the time.
The typical 2 tire narrow front end is sort of the standard, and would pay average for that.
I grew up with dads tractors running the farm, 3 narrow front ends and 2 wide front ends, and it is no contest really, the wide front is better for everything always except tight maneuverability..... My back still hurts from some of those narrow front end rides on plowed ground, when you're a kid you don't understand how to slow down.......
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