How to Choose the Right Tractor for Your Property Size and Needs

Choosing the right tractor isn’t just a purchase - it’s an investment in your land, your time, and the work you need to accomplish. Whether you’re managing a few acres, running a full farm, or maintaining a large property, the right machine makes all the difference in efficiency and results.

At Crewe Tractor, we’ve spent over 65 years helping homeowners, farmers, and landowners find the equipment that fits their needs—not just their budget.

As CEO Trey Taylor puts it: “The best tractor is the one that does the job you need it to do—without overworking you or your wallet.”

Let’s break down the most important details to consider when choosing your tractor.

1. Start With Your Property Size

Your acreage plays a huge role in what size tractor you need.

Small Properties (1–5 Acres)

Ideal uses: mowing, hauling small loads, landscaping.Recommended:

• Subcompact tractors

• 15–25 horsepower (HP)

• Easy to maneuver and store

• 
  

Medium Properties (5–20 Acres)

Ideal uses: field maintenance, driveway work, light farming, food plots.Recommended:

• Compact tractors

• 25–45 HP

• Enough power for attachments and heavier tasks

  
  

Large Properties (20+ Acres & Farms)

Ideal uses: plowing, hay, commercial work, livestock operations.Recommended:

• Utility tractors

• 45–100+ HP

• Durable, high-torque engines for long workdays

  
  

Trey adds,“A lot of people think they need the biggest tractor out there. In reality, you need the right size - not the largest size.”

2. Consider the Work You Plan to Do

Your tasks should guide your purchase. Think through the list below:

• Mowing acreage• Moving dirt or gravel• Bush hogging / clearing brush• Snow removal• Tilling gardens or fields• Maintaining a driveway• Feeding livestock• Hauling firewood

The more tasks you need your tractor to handle, the more horsepower and attachments you’ll want.

3. Horsepower: What You Really Need to Know

Horsepower influences how much your tractor can lift, pull, and power.

• 15–25 HP – Great for small mowing and gardening.

• 25–40 HP – Ideal for loader work, digging, and property maintenance.

• 40–60 HP – Perfect for larger acreages and heavier attachments.

• 60+ HP – Required for commercial, agricultural, and continuous heavy work.

Trey says,“You don’t want a tractor that struggles. A little extra horsepower gives you flexibility for the future.”

4. Attachments: The Tools That Do the Real Work

The tractor is only half the equation—the attachments bring the capability.

Here are the most popular attachments Crewe Tractor customers choose:

• Front-end loader – hauling dirt, gravel, rocks, logs

• Bush hog / rotary cutter – clearing overgrown areas

• Box blade – driveway grading and leveling

• Finish mower – lawn-quality cuts

• Tiller – gardens and small fields

• Grapple – picking up debris, brush, or logs

• Post hole digger – fence and farm installation

• Snow blade or blower – winter prep

For farmers and large properties, implements may include:

• Bale spears

• Harrows

• Plows

• Spreaders

• Landscape rakes

  
  

Trey puts it perfectly:“The right attachment turns one tractor into ten different tools. It’s the smartest way to get more work done.”

5. Transmission Type Matters

Choose the transmission that fits your comfort level:

Hydrostatic (HST)

• Easy to drive—simple forward/back pedals

• Ideal for loader work and frequent direction changes

Gear / Shuttle Shift

• More power to the ground

• Great for field work, bush hogging, and long runs

6. Comfort, Features & Long-Term Use

Tractors today come with options that make long days easier:

• Suspension seats

• Simple controls

• Cab or open-station

• Heating and A/C

• Bluetooth sound

• LED lighting

• Quick-attach loaders

• Easy maintenance access

7. Budget & Financing

Crewe Tractor offers flexible financing on all major brands including:

• Massey Ferguson

• New Holland

• Bad Boy

• Husqvarna

• Woods

• Pequea

• Unverferth

Don’t forget to factor in:

• Attachments

• Maintenance

• Storage

• Long-term durability

A cheaper tractor isn’t always cheaper in the long run.