Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Farm Tractor Equipment: A Large Investment With Knowledgeable Past

By Gab Werner

It is becoming extremely popular for many households to resort back to yesterday with growing their own food and running large farms. If you are considering purchasing land for farming you will need to look at numerous varieties of farm tractor equipment. This type of machinery comes in a variety of sizes as well as a variety of prices. Many pieces of equipment can be very expensive depending on the additional attachments and how modern you want to go.

Tractors have come along way since the one first registered in'97. Farmers have seen farm machinery greatly improve throughout the years. Modern day equipment can be any color, size or model you need for your land. You can find many tractor implements as well! They can also be small enough to mow an acre or large enough to tend hundreds of acres.

There still remains quite a few vintage pieces of farm machinery available; the modern ones are a whole lot less bumpy and do not carry the stigma they did. When one comes across a vintage piece of equipment it is difficult to not let the memories flood your thoughts.

I am sure you remember first seeing tractor equipment as I do driving through the country and being in awe at the horse pulling a plow, then going down the road a little further and seeing the farmer on the tractor doing the same work only quicker than the horse.

Farm work is hard labor, regardless if it is with a horse and plow or new age equipment. The benefit to the new tools is they have many more comforts. Most farm equipment comes equipped with heat and air conditioning as well as enclosed seats. Before purchasing your new equipment, it is important to know how much power you will need.

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.

With the economy the way it is, there are many people selling their equipment for way below market value. If you are unable to purchase new equipment, it is possible to find really great pieces of equipment at local estate sales or through an online auction.

You will need to determine what type of equipment you need before going on the search. If you opt for the vintage, remember it will need work and will not be as comfortable as a newer model. Often you can find an older model in decent shape that can be used in moderation or simply for display. The only drawback is you will not know what you have until you get it home.

Always remember safety when using farm tractor equipment. Children adore these for rides, but caution must be exercised as many accidents can occur with children and large equipment. If you take care of the equipment and keep the maintenance up they will last for many years.


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