Re: Tractor HP Confusion!!

Posted by Ron on June 25, 2004 at 06:24:00 from (69.179.4.15):

In Reply to: Tractor HP Confusion!! posted by Linx on June 25, 2004 at 04:10:04:

A tractor has to be matched to the work you intend it to do. There is an old saying "a big tractor can do small jobs but a small tractor can't do big jobs".

If you will be operating PTO driven implements, then the tractor must meet or exceed the required PTO hp rating.

If you will be using it for plow or loader work, the heavier tractor will always be a better buy than a lighter tractor.

Because tractors make extensive use of gearing, the actual hp and torque characteristics of the engine aren't very important except regarding fuel efficiency. The general rule is that with two tractors of the same PTO hp rating, the smaller displacement engine will be more fuel efficient. But that is a very general rule and there are a lot of variables.

One last point. Often these decisions come down to budget. While buying more tractor than you need might seem expensive, a bigger tractor that is operated at 50%-75% of capacity will require far fewer repairs and last much longer than a smaller tractor that is always operated close to 100% of capacity. Kinda like the FRAM commercial... "you can pay now or pay later". Probably the comment I hear most often from recent tractor buyers, even if thay are very happy with their purchase, is "if I had to do it over again, I would have bought a bigger tractor".

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