<title tag> Used Tractors: First Tractor

<title> Your first tractor

<subhead> If you speak to many tractor owners they will tell you that they fondly, and often nostalgically, remember the purchase of their first ever tractor. However, if you want to reminisce about your first experience of buying a new or used tractor equally as fondly, then you need to ensure that the process of buying the tractor, like the tractor itself, runs smoothly. The question is how do you do this?

The answer is it’s not always easy. Unfortunately, buying your first new or used tractor can often be a complex and confusing process. There are many very different types of tractor; different models, makes and from a variety of countries but it doesn’t really matter if you are buying a new or used tractor, the way you handle your tractor purchase will follow the same basic principles. So, why not have a look at some of our purchasing tractor tips below, to help you ensure that you have that first tractor experience you deserve.

Assess why you need the tractor (is it for work or as a collectable item?), draw up a list of things the tractor needs to be able to do and then buy accordingly

Ask friends, neighbours or other knowledgeable people for their tractor advice but do always bear in mind that their opinions might be biased and that many people just find that a specific tractor make works for them and so they stick with it

If you do have a tractor-savvy friend, ask them to accompany you when you go to purchase your tractor

Fully research the different types of tractor you are considering buying and check that they fulfil all your needs. There are many tractor books out there you can utilise or alternatively you can browse the internet

Fully question the salesperson who you are buying from. Tractor sales is a specialised area and the salespeople are likely to have a wealth of knowledge which you need to use to your benefit

Consider first hiring the desired tractor to check it is the right one for you

Think about buying a tractor that will do more than you require, so that you won’t be caught short in the future

If you are looking to buy or hire an excellent used tractor, then look no further. At J R Firby we specialise in used tractors and combine harvesters and we are always on hand to help you with any queries you might have. We are a family- run business with experienced and tractor-savvy people on hand to aid you in your search for the perfect used tractor for you. If you are interested in buying or hiring a second hand tractor or combine harvester then just pick up the phone and give us a ring on 01653 628614.