Tractor Implement Guide

Tractors are one of the hardest working vehicles in modern agriculture. Though originally used for tillage, they have since found many other uses, both on the farm and off. A big part of this is due to the introduction of an array of accessories and attachments that allow a tractor to fulfill different roles. Of course, not every attachment will be appropriate for every task. That is why the experts at Tatum Motor Company have created this guide to finding the right tractor accessory to meet your needs. 

Implements For Mowing

In places where grass stands over six inches tall or is exceptionally thick, a normal mower may not be up to the task. In these cases, you can choose to attach a grooming mower or a rotary cutter to your tractor instead. Grooming mowers work best on turf grass or grass that you want to look manicured, while rotary cutters are for rougher terrains or large pastures where appearance is less of a concern. 

Even if your mowing job is something that a normal mower should be able to handle, a tractor outfitted with the right accessory will be able to perform it with far greater efficiency. Tractors are also notably more stable than your average small mowing deck, making them a better choice for mowing terrain full of debris and other obstacles. For these reasons, some people rely on their tractors for all their mowing needs, forgoing the expense of buying and maintaining a separate lawn mower. 

Implements For Gardening

While tractors are designed for large-scale agriculture, with the right attachments they can provide a lot of help to gardens and other smaller-scale growing projects as well. For example, a tilling attachment can handle tillage, seedbed prep, and weed control. Many tractor owners use a scraper or box blade to smooth out the soil to prepare the beds for planting. A cultivator attachment makes delivering nutrients into the soil much easier. If you want to distribute products and make seeding and fertilizing faster, use a broadcast spreader. 

Implements For Livestock Management

Tractors are also great for taking care of animals, particularly if yours is a compact model that can fit into tight spaces. A material bucket can be used to move feed around the property, while a hay spear makes moving bales around so much simpler. When it is time to clean up manure, we recommend using a loader attachment to improve efficiency. 

To view our selection of tractor parts and accessories, visit Tatum Motor Company at our dealerships in Anderson, Missouri, and Tontitown, Arkansas. We also offer servicing, financing, and parts ordering. We are proud to serve communities like Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Joplin, Missouri.