Compact Tractor Buying & Basics is the one and only ULTIMATE compact tractor buyers and owners guide, designed for people who think that they want a compact tractor, BUT maybe feel that they "Don't know enough" about all of the options, prices, attachments and requirements. They may be afraid they wouldn't make the right decisions, or that they will appear ignorant if they even go to a dealer to check out a tractor.

If you already own a compact tractor, this will be your handy guide to spec every aspect of your next tractor purchase, or for evaluating new additions to your present tractor.

I promise that with this book you will obtain exactly what you need to fully understand every aspect of a compact tractor, and every detail of what you need to know to intelligently discuss, select and negotiate your compact tractor purchase.

How do I know that it will work for all of my readers? Because it is written by a genuine, compact tractor expert who has administered advice to tens of thousands of first time and repeat compact tractor buyers and owners who have successfully purchased over $200 million worth of compact tractors and implements! They discovered that compact tractor owners are a special breed, and that by owning their own compact tractor, they have fulfilled a lifelong dream.

Compact Tractor Buying & Basics Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Making the Right Decision
1.1 - Be An Informed Buyer
1.2 - Save Time & Money
1.3 - Finding the Right Tractor
1.4 - Finding & Selecting a Dealer
1.5 - Getting Started With Your Tractor
1.6 - Protecting Your Investment
1.7 - Happy Shopping

Chapter 2 - Pre-Purchase Considerations
2.1 - Justifying the Purchase
2.2 - Costs & Additional Items
2.3 - Storage
2.4 - Transportation
2.5 - Time

Chapter 3 - Calculating Owning & Operating Costs
3.1 - Ownership Expenses
3.2 - Financing Costs
3.3 - Licensing & Registration
3.4 - Taxes
3.5 - Insurance
3.6 - Depreciation
3.7 - Operating Costs
3.8 - Keeping Track of Your Annual Costs
3.9 - Lowering Your Annual Costs

Chapter 4 - What is a Compact Tractor?
4.1 - History of the Compact Tractor
4.2 - Popular Manufacturers
4.3 - Compact Size
4.4 - Compact Tractor vs Garden Tractor
4.5 - Why Should You Buy a Compact Tractor?

Chapter 5 - Compact Tractor Information
5.1 - Basic Compact Tractor
5.2 - Engine
5.3 - Transmission
5.4 - Drivetrain
5.5 - Differential Lock
5.6 - Hydraulics
5.7 - 3-Point Hitch
5.8 - Power Take-Off
5.9 - Dry Clutch
5.10 - Draft Control
5.11 - Drawbar
5.12 - ROPS/FOPS
5.13 - Cab
5.14 - Canopy
5.15 - Ballast & Weights
5.16 - Tires
5.17 - Grille Guard
5.18 - Work Lights

Chapter 6 - Attachment Information
6.1 - Front-End Loader
6.1.1 - Buckets
6.1.2 - Cutting Edges
6.1.3 - Tooth Bars
6.1.4 - Pallet Fork
6.1.5 - Blade
6.1.6 - Bale Spear
6.2 - Backhoe
6.2.1 - Buckets
6.3 - Mowers
6.4 - Rotary Tiller
6.5 - Box Scraper
6.6 - Landscape Rake
6.7 - Powered Rake
6.8 - Posthole Digger
6.9 - Rear Blade
6.10 - Front Blade
6.11 - Snowblower
6.12 - Sweeper
6.13 - Chipper
6.14 - 3-Point Hitch Scoop
6.15 - Log Splitter
6.16 - Sprayer
6.17 - Trencher

Chapter 7 - Advantages of Buying New & Used
7.1 - Buying a New Tractor
7.1.1 - Tractor History
7.1.2 - Special Care
7.2 - Choose Your Options & Attachments
7.3 - Selection
7.4 - Strong Resale Values
7.5 - New Not Always Much More Than Used
7.6 - New Tractor Reliability & Warranty
7.7 - Buying a Used Tractor
7.8 - Used Tractor Price
7.9 - Used Tractor Resale Value
7.10 - Broken In

Chapter 8 - How to Buy a Good Used Tractor
8.1 - Places to Find Used Tractors
8.1.1 - Tractor Publications
8.1.2 - Online Classifieds
8.1.3 - Dealers
8.1.4 - Private Parties
8.1.5 - Auctions
8.2 - Making Sense of Ads/How to Read an Ad
8.3 - Getting the Information You Need

Chapter 9 - What to Look For When Buying a Used Tractor
9.1 - Tractors To Avoid
9.2 - Inspecting The Tractor
9.3 - Checking the Engine
9.4 - Take it For a Test Ride
9.5 - Final Detailed Inspection (mechanical)
9.6 - Evaluating the Potential Purchases You've Found

Chapter 10 - Used Tractor Buying Time
10.1 - Determining the Actual Value of a Used Tractor
10.2 - Independent Pricing Sources
10.3 - Places to Get More Info About Used Tractors
10.4 - Closing the Deal

Chapter 11 - Getting The Best Value For Your Used Tractor
11.1 - Factors that Affect Value
11.2 - Preparing Your Tractor For Sale
11.2.1 - Where to Sell Your Tractor, and to Who?
11.2.2 - Sell to Private Party
11.2.3 - Sell/Trade-In to Dealer
11.2.4 - Sell at Auction
11.3 - Pricing Your Tractor Right
11.3.1 - Making the Sale

Chapter 12 - Selecting a Manufacturer
12.1 - Manufacturers
12.2 - Which is Really the Best?
12.3 - Tractor Awards
12.4 - Who Builds Them?
12.5 - History
12.6 - Reliability
12.7 - Dealer Support
12.8 - Warranty
12.9 - Financing Divisions

Chapter 13 - Finding & Selecting a Dealer
13.1 - Finding Dealers
13.1.1 - Local Dealers
13.1.2 - Online Dealers
13.1.3 - Dealer of the Year Award
13.2 - Comparing Dealers
13.2.1 - Sales Department
13.2.2 - Service Department
13.2.3 - Parts Department
13.4 - Deciding Factors
13.4.1 - Attitude
13.4.2 - Staff
13.4.3 - Reputation
13.4.4 - Location
13.4.5 - Price

Chapter 14 - Selecting a Tractor
14.1 - Understanding Your Needs
14.2 - How Much Work Do You Have To Do?
14.3 - What Will You Use Your Tractor For?
14.4 - Where Will You Operate Your Tractor?
14.5 - Who Will Operate Your Tractor?
14.6 - Current Needs & Future Needs
14.6.1 - Big Needs Today, Smaller Needs Later On
14.7 - Buy the Biggest Possible Tractor?
14.8 - How Long Will You Keep Your Tractor?
14.9 - How Much Do You Have to Spend?

Chapter 15 - Comparing Tractors & Features
15.1 - ROPS/FOPS/Cabs
15.2 - Hydraulics
15.3 - 3-Point Hitch
15.4 - Power Take-Off (PTO)
15.4.1 - Safety Warning!
15.5 - Brakes
15.6 - Differential Lock
15.7 - Headlights
15.8 - Safety Lights/Blinkers
15.9 - Operator Platform
15.10 - Tractor Comparisons
15.11 - Size/Horsepower
15.12 - Performance
15.13 - Features
15.14 - Reliability
15.15 - First Year Tractors
15.16 - Price & Value

Chapter 16 - Selecting Options & Accessories
16.1 - 4WD
16.2 - Transmissions
16.3 - Steering Systems
16.4 - Work Lights
16.5 - Add-On Weights
16.6 - Canopy
16.7 - Cabs
16.8 - Radios
16.9 - Selecting the Options & Accessories You Need

Chapter 17 - New Tractor Buying Time
17.1 - Buying From Dealer Stock
17.2 - Special Ordering a Tractor
17.3 - Buying During Sales
17.3.1 - Seasonal Sales
17.3.2 - Inventory Reduction
17.4 - Tractor Package Price
17.4.1 - Tractor
17.4.2 - Accessories
17.4.3 - Attachments
17.4.4 - Assembly/Setup
17.4.5 - Delivery
17.4.6 - Other Items
17.5 - Negotiating a Fair Price
17.6 - Financing Your Tractor
17.6.1 - Manufacturer Financing
17.6.2 - Bank Financing
17.6.3 - Lease
17.6.4 - Short-Term/Seasonal Lease/Rental

Chapter 18 - Getting Started With Your Tractor
18.1 - Delivery
18.2 - Inspection
18.3 - Review of Features & Operation
18.3.1 - How Features Work
18.3.2 - Break-in Period
18.3.3 - For Inexperienced Operators
18.3.4 - For Experienced Operators
18.4 - Read the Manual
18.5 - Must-Have Tractor Items

Chapter 19 - Protecting Your Investment
19.1 - Tractor Storage
19.1.1 - Garage
19.1.2 - Barn or Shed
19.2 - Tractor Care
19.2.1 - High Quality Fuel & Fluids
19.2.2 - Regular Cleaning
19.2.3 - Follow Regular Maintenance Schedule
19.3 - Tractor Insurance
19.4 - Extended Warranty

Bonus Section - Safe Operation of Tractors & Equipment
1 - General Operation
2 - Safety Equipment
3 - Towing
4- Implement Operation
5 - Front-End Loaders
6 - Backhoes
7 - Mowers
8 - Rotary Tillers
9 - Snowblowers
10 - Other Implements

Bonus Section – New & Used Tractor Buying Checklist

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