Tractors
Tractors bring PTO power and three-point versatility to site and grounds work. Compact tractors are the core class, with full agricultural tractors, implements, and attachments rounding out the family.
How it works
A tractor delivers power three ways: drawbar pull, the rear three-point hitch that raises and lowers implements, and the PTO shaft that spins them. That interface standardization — hitch categories and PTO speeds — is why one tractor runs a rotary cutter in the morning and a post-hole digger after lunch.
Types & variants
- Compact Tractor
- Small utility tractor that powers loaders, mowers, and three-point implements.
- Agricultural Tractor
- Full-size farm tractor used for tillage, hauling, and PTO-driven implements.
- Tractor Attachments
- Implements such as blades, mowers, and forks that mount to tractors.
- Hay & Silage Equipment
- Balers, rakes, and forage machinery for hay and silage operations.
- Other Earthmoving Equipment
- Earthmoving machines that fall outside the named classes.
- Sprayers
- Tractor-mounted or towed units that apply liquid products over land.
How to choose
Horsepower and hitch category follow the heaviest implement in the plan; a loader and four-wheel drive extend usefulness on most sites. Compacts fit estates, small farms, and job-site support; agricultural classes take over when implement width and draft loads climb. Implement condition and matching matter as much as the tractor itself.
Standards & certifications
- OSHA · 29 CFR 1926 Subpart W
- Rollover protective structure requirements for earthmoving and compaction equipment.
- ISO · ISO 20474
- International safety requirements for earth-moving machinery.