5 Best Sub-Compact Tractors

5New Holland Workmaster 25S

With just three cylinders inside the engine, the blue New Holland Workmaster 25S brings out 24.7hp at 3,000RPM. Numbers impress even further as this sub-compact tractor provides 17.2hp PTO at 540RPM and can thrust forward at 9.1 mph. A 3-point hitch is good for up to 990lbs of lift capacity, enough to lift most heavy implements without breaking a sweat.

Weighing 1,444lbs and stretching over a 56.1-inch wheelbase, the New Holland Workmaster 25S is the definition of small but mighty. Designed to tackle a wide variety of yard operations, the tractor is compatible with New Holland’s specific loader, mower, and backhoe.

4Kubota BX250

Given its smaller size compared to the competition, the Kubota BX250 sub-compact tractor may feel like a toy. However, given the wide variety of tasks that it can accomplish, it’s unlikely you will need to pick up a shovel ever again.

At the heart of the tractor sits a rugged and well-built diesel engine that’s capable of 23hp from three cylinders. Thanks to its reduced dimensions and low weight, Kubota BX250 is easy on the turf and won’t give you headaches when mowing the lawn. Another upside of a small dimension is the ability to handle well within tight spaces, and Kubota BX250 excels at this.

Plenty of implements can be attached to the category I 3-point hitch available as standard on the Kubota BX250.

3Mahindra eMax 20S HST

Straight from India, Mahindra is one of the most affordable and used tractor brands.

It’s 20S HST sub-compact model brings a larger displacement engine compared to the competition, allowing it to run at lower revolutions per minute. Even though the power output is at 19,4HP, the 2-range transmission and 14.2hp PTO provide plenty of workforces.

Mahindra eMax 20S HST brings along a 3-point hitch and can be ordered with an included loader, all for less than what you would pay for a John Deere.

2John Deere 1025R

With a mentality that advertises “easy-to-use and affordable tractors”, farming equipment giant John Deere offers its 1025R sub-compact tractor as well as its smaller relative the 1023E. While the 1023E model comes only in the Open Station form factor, the 1025R can be ordered as either Open Station or with a heated cabin installed from the factory.

There’s 23.9hp to use at 3,200rpm and 18hp in PTO with the 1025R. Combine this with the 24-inch arms and 57-inch wheelbase and you’ve got an all-round tractor that “runs like a Deere”.

1Massey Ferguson GC1700-series

Massey Ferguson describes its GC1700-series as “the perfect all-around machine for tackling your everyday jobs”. Its sub-compact tractor fits the needs of small landowners, farmers, and hunters alike.

GC1723EB model is probably the most popular and sought-after sub-compact tractor of the series, as it includes a backhoe package. The small chassis hosts a 22.5hp engine revving at 2,600RPM and an 18.3hp PTO. With 661lbs. of rear lifting capacity and 870lbs of front loader weight, the GC1723 will tackle most low-level jobs without much effort.

Furthermore, the open-style cabin enhances getting in and out process, reducing hassle and allows for an excellent 360-degree view.