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Tractors, implements, and equipment for small acreage owners and working farms.
Best Drip Irrigation Kits for Small Farms and Gardens in 2026
Most drip kits fail within a season because buyers match kit size to their plant count, not their water pressure. Here's how to spec a system that won't clog, blow apart, or underwhelm.
Buying a Used Subcompact Tractor: What to Inspect, What to Pay, and When to Walk Away
Used subcompact tractors depreciate 25–35% in the first three years. Kubota BX and John Deere 1 Series hold value best. What to inspect before buying, where to find inventory, and which years to avoid.
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Bobcat Subcompact Tractors: CT1025, CT2025, CT4045 Compared (2026)
Bobcat CT1025 starts at $13,000 for 24.7 HP. CT2025 adds a loader-ready frame at $18,000. CT4045 steps up to 44.9 HP for heavier implement work. Three Bobcat subcompact and compact models compared by HP, loader capacity, and value against Kubota and John Deere.
Best Irrigation Pumps for Small Farms in 2026
Honda WB30 moves 290 GPM for field flooding and pond transfer. Flotec FP5172 centrifugal pump handles garden zones at 1.5 HP. Goulds GT15 shallow well jet pump for permanent installs. Four irrigation pumps compared by GPM, head pressure, and application.
Best Sprinkler Systems for Small Farms and Acreage in 2026
Rain Bird 5000 rotors cover 50 ft radius at 1.6 GPM — right for half-acre garden plots. Nelson Bigfoot R33 handles 1-2 acre pasture coverage per head. Orbit 58308N timer automates 6 zones without a hub or subscription. Sprinkler systems for 1-20 acre small farm applications compared.
Best Box Blades for Compact Tractors in 2026
Compare 3-point box blades from Titan Attachments, King Kutter, Land Pride, and Behlen Country based on blade width, cutting edge thickness, and back drag performance. Specification-driven guide for driveway grading and land leveling on small farms.
Best Cattle Chutes for Small Farm Operations in 2026
Compare squeeze chutes from WW Manufacturing, Tarter, Hi-Qual, and Powder River based on head gate style, squeeze mechanism, and working width. Specification-driven guide for cow-calf operations with 10-100 head.
Best Livestock Scales for Small Farm Operations in 2026
Compare livestock weighing systems from Tru-Test, Gallagher, WW Manufacturing, and Rice Lake based on platform capacity, indicator accuracy, and portability. Specification-driven guide for cattle, sheep, and goat operations.
Best Fence Post Drivers for Small Farms in 2026: Manual, Tractor, and Hydraulic
A manual post driver handles light t-post work. A tractor-mounted hydraulic driver installs 200+ posts per day. Here's the spec breakdown for each tier — and when renting beats buying.
Best Hay Rakes for Small Farms in 2026: Wheel Rakes vs Rotary Rakes
A 4-wheel hay rake handles 5-50 acres of hay ground with minimal maintenance and broad tractor compatibility. Rotary rakes cover wider swaths faster but cost 3-5x more. Here's how to choose.
Small Farm Equipment Cost Guide 2026: What You'll Actually Spend
A starter small farm setup (5-20 acres) runs $15,000-$35,000 in implement costs beyond the tractor. A full working farm hits $50,000-$80,000. Here's the itemized breakdown first-time buyers never see.
Used Subcompact Tractors: Buyer's Guide to Getting the Most for Your Money in 2026
A 3-5 year old Kubota BX or John Deere 1025R with 500-800 hours sells for 55-65% of new price and retains full parts availability. Here's what to inspect, what to avoid, and where to find honest used inventory.
Best Disc Mowers for Small Farms in 2026
Compare disc mowers from Kuhn, Krone, New Holland, and John Deere based on cutting width, horsepower requirement, conditioning options, and durability for hay operations.
Best Hay Tedders for Small Farms in 2026
Compare hay tedders from Sitrex, Kuhn, H&S, and New Holland based on working width, rotor count, horsepower requirement, and tine durability for small farm hay operations.
Best Rotary Tillers for Compact Tractors in 2026
Compare 3-point hitch rotary tillers from King Kutter, Titan, Land Pride, and Woods based on tilling width, tine type, gearbox durability, and horsepower requirements.
Best Tractor Implements for Small Farms in 2026
A buyer's guide to essential 3-point hitch and PTO implements for small farm operations: what each implement does, what it costs, and how to match implements to tractor size.
Best Battery Maintainers for Farm Equipment in 2026
Compare battery maintainers and smart chargers from Battery Tender, NOCO, Schumacher, and CTEK based on amperage, charging stages, safety features, and cold-weather performance. Specification-driven guide for keeping seasonal farm equipment batteries conditioned year-round.
Best Front-End Loaders for Compact Tractors in 2026
Compare top front-end loaders from John Deere, Kubota, Mahindra, Kioti, and Massey Ferguson based on lift capacity, breakout force, and tractor compatibility.
Best Post Hole Diggers for Small Farms in 2026
Compare PTO and 3-point post hole diggers from top manufacturers based on auger size, torque, and tractor compatibility for small farm fencing.
Best Utility ATVs for Farm Use in 2026
Honda Foreman for reliability. Polaris Sportsman for towing. Can-Am Outlander for payload. Five farm ATVs compared by towing capacity, 4WD system, and what breaks first on rough terrain.
Best Wood Chippers for Small Farms in 2026
Compare PTO and gas-powered wood chippers for small farms by chipping capacity, HP, feed type, and chip output based on manufacturer specs.
Best Small Square Balers for Small Farms in 2026
Compare small square balers from New Holland, Massey Ferguson, Kuhn, and John Deere based on bale size, PTO requirements, knotter reliability, and value for small hay operations selling horse hay or feeding livestock.
Best Electric Fence Charger 2026: Gallagher M1200i (12 Joules, 150 Miles) + AC, Solar, Battery Picks
Gallagher M1200i (12 joules, 150 miles, AC) stops cattle on heavy-vegetation pastures. Zareba, Parmak solar, Patriot, and Stafix compared by joules, miles, and power source — plus the joule-per-mile rule that decides whether your fence works or just annoys the livestock.
Best Subcompact Tractors for Small Acreage in 2026
Compare top subcompact tractors from Kubota, John Deere, Mahindra, Kioti, and Massey Ferguson based on engine HP, loader capacity, and value for 1-10 acre properties.
Best Small Round Baler 2026: 4 Picks From $8K Mini to $26K Net-Wrap (15-50 HP)
Vermeer 504R (40 HP, $18-24K) is the best fit for most 25-100 acre hay operations. Abbriata M60 ($8-12K) bales hay on a 15 HP subcompact tractor. Four small round balers compared by minimum PTO HP, bale size, and net wrap vs twine.
Best Side-by-Sides (UTVs) for Farm Use in 2026
Compare utility side-by-sides from Polaris, John Deere, Kubota, and Can-Am based on payload, towing capacity, and farm-specific features.
Best Compact Tractors for Small Farms in 2026
Compare top compact tractors from Kubota, John Deere, and Mahindra based on horsepower, loader capacity, and value for small farm operations.