Best Lightweight & Easy-Transport Tractors
Tractors with lower weight for easier transport and maneuverability. These 20 rank highest when weight is capped. Median weight 893 kg, median 55 HP.
How we rank tractors for this list
- Eligible tractors are filtered by maximum weight and small-farm/overall scores.
- Ranking uses overall score (40%), small-farm (30%), and fuel efficiency (30%).
- Top 20 are selected deterministically.
Category stats snapshot
Medians and PTO coverage from the top 20 tractors in this list.
- Median engine power: 55 HP
- Median weight: 893 kg
- Median PTO power: 47 HP
- Median power-to-weight: 64.9 HP/t
- PTO coverage: 100%
- HP range: 40–90.5 HP
Top 20 tractors
New Holland TC21DA
55 HP · 47 HP PTO · Overall 68/100 · Category score 87.2/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 55 HP and 0.7 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (10/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#1New Holland Boomer TZ18DA
55 HP · 47 HP PTO · Overall 68/100 · Category score 87.2/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 55 HP and 0.6 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (10/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#2New Holland Boomer TZ22DA
55 HP · 47 HP PTO · Overall 68/100 · Category score 87.2/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 55 HP and 0.6 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (10/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#3New Holland Boomer TZ24DA
55 HP · 47 HP PTO · Overall 68/100 · Category score 87.2/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 55 HP and 0.7 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (10/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#4New Holland Boomer TZ25DA
55 HP · 47 HP PTO · Overall 68/100 · Category score 87.2/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 55 HP and 0.6 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (10/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#5New Holland TC23DA
55 HP · 47 HP PTO · Overall 67/100 · Category score 86.8/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 55 HP and 0.7 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (11/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#6New Holland TC26DA
55 HP · 47 HP PTO · Overall 67/100 · Category score 86.8/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 55 HP and 0.7 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (11/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#7John Deere 4010
48 HP · 41 HP PTO · Overall 67/100 · Category score 86.5/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 48 HP and 0.6 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (10/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#8Jeep CJ-3B
75 HP · 64 HP PTO · Overall 68/100 · Category score 85.4/100
- •Small-farm score (94/100): 75 HP and 0.9 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (12/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#9Jeep CJ-2A
60 HP · 51 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 84.2/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 60 HP and 0.9 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (12/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#10Jeep CJ-3A
60 HP · 51 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 84.2/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 60 HP and 0.9 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (12/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#11John Deere 4115
48 HP · 41 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category score 82.9/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 48 HP and 0.8 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (11/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#12Holder A5.58
60 HP · 51 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 80/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 60 HP and 1.2 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (14/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#13New Holland Boomer 40
40 HP · 34 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 79.7/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 40 HP and 0.9 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (11/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#14New Holland TC29DA
55 HP · 47 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 79.6/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 55 HP and 1.1 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (13/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#15New Holland TC33DA
55 HP · 47 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 79.6/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 55 HP and 1.1 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (13/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#16Kubota GM49
48.3 HP · 41 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 79.6/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 48.3 HP and 1.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (12/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#17Agrinar T-85
80.9 HP · 69 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category score 79.6/100
- •Small-farm score (90/100): 80.9 HP and 1.4 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#18Pasquali MARS 7.95
90.5 HP · 77 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 79.3/100
- •Small-farm score (99/100): 90.5 HP and 1.9 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (18/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#19John Deere 850
50 HP · 43 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 79/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 50 HP and 1.1 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (13/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#20
Best picks by scenario
- Top overall: New Holland TC21DA (55 HP)
- Top value (highest overall score in list): New Holland TC21DA (55 HP, overall 68/100)
- Lightest: New Holland Boomer TZ18DA (595 kg)
FAQs
What defines lightweight here?
We cap operating weight and rank by overall and small-farm fit. This list favors tractors that are easier to move and trailer.
All scores and reasons come from the TractorFitâ„¢ engine using manufacturer data only. See our Methodology page for how each score is calculated. We recommend comparing individual tractor pages for full specs and expert summaries.
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