Best Tractors for Small Farms
These 20 tractors score highest for small-farm suitability: power class, maneuverability, and running costs. Median power 55 HP (range 35–75 HP). Ideal for 5–40 acres.
How we rank tractors for this list
- Eligible tractors are limited by maximum HP and must meet a minimum small-farm score.
- Ranking combines small-farm score (55%), overall score (30%), and fuel-efficiency index (15%).
- Top 20 are chosen deterministically from the weighted score.
Category stats snapshot
Medians and PTO coverage from the top 20 tractors in this list.
- Median engine power: 55 HP
- Median weight: 836 kg
- Median PTO power: 47 HP
- Median power-to-weight: 64.9 HP/t
- PTO coverage: 100%
- HP range: 35–75 HP
Top 20 tractors
New Holland TC21DA
55 HP · 47 HP PTO · Overall 68/100 · Category score 90.4/100
- •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 90.4/100
- •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 90.4/100
- •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 90.4/100
- •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 90.4/100
- •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 90.1/100
- •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 90.1/100
- •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 90/100
- •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-2A
60 HP · 51 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 88.6/100
- •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.
#9Jeep CJ-3A
60 HP · 51 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 88.6/100
- •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.
#10John Deere 4115
48 HP · 41 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category score 87.9/100
- •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.
#11Jeep CJ-3B
75 HP · 64 HP PTO · Overall 68/100 · Category score 87.1/100
- •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.
#12Holder A5.58
60 HP · 51 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 86.2/100
- •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 86.1/100
- •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 85.9/100
- •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 85.9/100
- •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 85.9/100
- •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.
#17John Deere 850
50 HP · 43 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 85.6/100
- •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.
#18Pasquali 979
50 HP · 43 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 85.6/100
- •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.
#19Pasquali 977
35 HP · 30 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 85.5/100
- •Small-farm score (100/100): 35 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.
#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 makes a tractor good for small farms?
TractorFitâ„¢ small-farm score favors moderate HP, maneuverability, and lower running costs. This list shows the top 20 by that score and overall balance.
What power range is typical?
In this selection median engine power is 55 HP; the list spans 35–75 HP.
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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