Farm Tractor

When first moving to the farm, it was overwhelming for all the things I could purchase for any number of things. Anything for the buildings would have been a help, or fencing supplies, haying equipment, forestry gear, etc etc and etc. After an evaluation of all the work needed to be done on the farm I opted for a robust and new tractor from Hants Equipment. I did a ton of research and although it didn't have all the features of a John Deere, this Branson was rugged with a great motor and our family had a history of purchasing from this dealership.

Why have a blog entry on a tractor? Little did I realize at the time how important it is as a farm tool. My grandfather had a few tractors for various jobs because they were different sizes. I could only afford one at the time so it had to do everything from load manure, run all the hay equipment, run the logging winch, run the large tiller, clear and snowblow snow to name just a few things. With all those job so important, I see now why a farm tractor is the most used piece of gear on any homestead or farm. 

I've even enjoyed having this tractor out for "Touch a Truck" on Open Farm Days to let kids experience this important farm implement. As a kid I always remember the tractors working around the farm and being able to sit in them. Giving that experience to the kids that visit the farm is the best. 

The standard farm tractor does also provide an insight into the costs that also are part of the farm. Built into the costs of our products is the costs for running, maintaining and paying for equipment that is needed to keep things flowing. Although this tractor is now paid off, it used to cost anywhere from $600 to $800 a month in payments, gas and maintenance. When you buy local, it directly impacts farm's finances for making purchases like this to improve their production or even just maintain the goings on of the farm.