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Lawn Tractors Buying Guide
By Andrew Caxton, Fri Dec 9th
/p> Lawn tractors are typically small tractors meant for farm workup to 2 acres. There are various attachments to the tractor,which can reduce you manual work. This will help you making useof your available time effectively in maintaining your garden intrim condition. Typically, (up to a maximum of 7 to 10 HP),these tractors come with a ZTR (zero-turning- radius) feature,which is very useful for working on a small field. Lawn Tractors Are Versatile Lawn tractors are versatile pieces of equipment. It can do aslew of jobs as mowing, tilling, rolling, lamppost holedigging, and many other jobs. These jobs are possible throughpower take off spindle. This makes tractors as thegardener's best friend.
Buying A Tractor Buying a tractor is like buying a car. The value of car maybe less but a range of optional accessories increases it.Therefore, consider the tractor you are buying very carefully.You may purchase the accessories at one time, as you go alongusing your garden tractor. It is recommended that you try thetractor at the showroom and get an idea about the time requiredin attaching and detaching the accessories. Test-drive thetractor and try to get a feel of getting in and out oftractor. Basic Cost of Tractor The cost of small size tractor starts at $900
and goes onuntil $6000. The basic model available just under $900 is Bolen762F76, and the John Deere Spin-Steer SST-16 is available for$3300. Poulan Pro PK185H42ST sells at about $1400. This is justthe cost of tractor alone without accessories. Accessories costa ton with canopy starting at $110 and grass collection bagcosting $300, small and large carts costing $110 to $220, canmake it a costly proposition. If you are going to use yourtractor just for mowing, and you have a small farm of ½ to1 acre, you can have a look at the stand behind lawnmowercosting $350 instead of going for tractor. Using A Tractor Safely The tractors have a low center of gravity, and hence thereis a low possibility of toppling and the accidents with lawntractor are low. All the same, following precautions are usefulwhile driving a tractor. * Do not ride at high speeds, especially up a hill. A smallstone can throw you out of track and injure you. * While dismounting make sure that the engine is off and theattachments are all touching ground, wherever possible. About the author:The writer Andrew Caxton publish very often new articles to anonline magazine specialized in lawnmowersand garden tractors . Andrew helps people to find the bestsolutions, and most affordable gardening tools, including mowersand lawn tractors for different types of gardens.
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