Choosing a Compact Tractor
Compact tractors are available with a variety of specifications and features and Siromer Tractors has some practical advice to ensure you select the right model.....
When you are choosing a compact tractor, there are two main things to look for;
- Naturally the tractor itself
- Equally importantly, the supplier
You need to decide on the basic specification of the tractor and its capability at doing the jobs you need it to do. For instance there is no point buying a large tractor if you require manoeuvrability in a small area, whereas power steering and 4WD are really a necessity these days and a creeper gearbox gives the range of speeds required with a compact tractor. Will the tractor adapt as you develop your business or smallholding, for instance will it take a loader in years to come if you need one, will you be able to change those agricultural tyres for grassland tyres if you need to mow lawned areas, can the tractor be registered for use on the road? Make sure that you are not being sold extras that are not really necessary and may prove troublesome later on, for example synchromesh and hydrostatics on small tractors – keep it simple, as this will also help with future maintenance.
Assuming everything matches the essential specification features, it is easy to think only about price when buying a compact tractor, but whether operators are professionals who earn their livelihoods from their tractors or individuals needing a tractor to maintain their equine centre or smallholding, Jeff Howard, the Managing Director of Siromer Tractors believes that reliability, parts availability and good service back up from a dedicated dealer network should play a strong part in the decision making process.
Do you have a dedicated local dealer? A supplier 100 miles away is unlikely to be able to give as good a service as someone local to you. Ensure the supplier is well established, as it is easy enough to start selling a product, but more difficult to stay in business and you do not want to find yourself unable to get parts a couple of years down the line. Don’t be fooled by huge discounts; there is for sure, a reason behind them and salesmen are not normally associated with charities. Make sure parts are readily available; the easiest way to check out your supplier's history with service and backup is to ask to speak to a tractor owner local to you. If the supplier has not sold a tractor within 15 miles of you it might be worth thinking again.
Siromer has over 40 outlets around the UK and has continued to invest in the after sales support that matches the quality of the product. All outlets have an impressive array of agricultural accessories and implements making your Siromer dealer a one stop shop for all your agricultural equipment.
Standard features throughout Siromer’s range include sprung comfort seat, folding roll bar for ease of storage, a maintenance free battery, as well as Hi lift Hydraulics, a two speed PTO, category 1 three point linkage and selectable four wheel drive.
Siromer tractors are highly manoeuvrable, with power assisted steering and less than 2.8m turning circle. In addition there is selectable 4wd for extra traction when required and a diff lock for those wet patches. All tractors come with a creeper gearbox giving 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.
For more information and a free brochure contact Siromer on 01253 799 029 or visit www.siromer.net
