Best Tractors Under 25 HP

Smallest power class: under 25 HP. These 20 rank highest for small-farm fit and overall balance. Median 23.5 HP.

How we rank tractors for this list

  • Eligible tractors have engine power under 25 HP.
  • Ranking uses small-farm score (55%), overall (30%), and fuel efficiency (15%).
  • Top 20 are selected deterministically.

Category stats snapshot

Medians and PTO coverage from the top 20 tractors in this list.

  • Median engine power: 23.5 HP
  • Median weight: 620 kg
  • Median PTO power: 20 HP
  • Median power-to-weight: 37 HP/t
  • PTO coverage: 100%
  • HP range: 16–24 HP

Top 20 tractors

  • Photo Not AvailableSheppard Diesel SD-1

    Sheppard Diesel SD-1

    24 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 72.1/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 24 HP and 0.5 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
    • •Loader score (9/100): 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.
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    #1
  • Photo Not AvailableCase IH Farmall DX25E

    Case IH Farmall DX25E

    24 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 59/100 · Category score 70.8/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 24 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.
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    #2
  • Photo Not AvailableYanmar Sc2400

    Yanmar Sc2400

    24 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 59/100 · Category score 70.8/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 24 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.
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    #3
  • Photo Not AvailableCub Cadet Sc2400

    Cub Cadet Sc2400

    24 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 59/100 · Category score 70.8/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 24 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.
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    #4
  • Photo Not AvailableKubota B7610

    Kubota B7610

    24 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 59/100 · Category score 70.7/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 24 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.
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    #5
  • Photo Not AvailableKubota BX2350

    Kubota BX2350

    23 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 59/100 · Category score 70.7/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 23 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.
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    #6
  • Photo Not AvailableKubota BX2360

    Kubota BX2360

    23 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 59/100 · Category score 70.7/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 23 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.
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    #7
  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 855

    John Deere 855

    24 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 57/100 · Category score 70.6/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 24 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.
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    #8
  • Photo Not AvailableCub Cadet 5234D

    Cub Cadet 5234D

    23 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 59/100 · Category score 70.5/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 23 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.
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    #9
  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 1023E

    John Deere 1023E

    23.5 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 58/100 · Category score 70.4/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 23.5 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.
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    #10
  • Photo Not AvailableValpadana 1020

    Valpadana 1020

    16 HP · 14 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 70.3/100

    • •Small-farm score (71/100): 16 HP and 0.3 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
    • •Loader score (8/100): 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.
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    #11
  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 1025R

    John Deere 1025R

    23.8 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 58/100 · Category score 70.2/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 23.8 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.
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    #12
  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 1026R

    John Deere 1026R

    23.5 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 58/100 · Category score 70.1/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 23.5 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.
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    #13
  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 2210

    John Deere 2210

    23 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 58/100 · Category score 70.1/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 23 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.
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    #14
  • Photo Not AvailableKubota B2410

    Kubota B2410

    24 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 58/100 · Category score 70.1/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 24 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.
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    #15
  • Photo Not AvailableKubota BX2370

    Kubota BX2370

    23 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 58/100 · Category score 70.1/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 23 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.
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    #16
  • Photo Not AvailableKubota BX2380

    Kubota BX2380

    23 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 58/100 · Category score 70.1/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 23 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.
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    #17
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 1225

    Massey Ferguson 1225

    24 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 58/100 · Category score 70.1/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 24 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.
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    #18
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson GC1705

    Massey Ferguson GC1705

    23 HP · 20 HP PTO · Overall 58/100 · Category score 70.1/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 23 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.
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    #19
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson GC2300

    Massey Ferguson GC2300

    22.5 HP · 19 HP PTO · Overall 58/100 · Category score 70.1/100

    • •Small-farm score (75/100): 22.5 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.
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    #20

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FAQs

  • Who are under-25-HP tractors for?

    Small acreage, landscaping, and light duties. This list is ranked by small-farm suitability and overall score.

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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