adamjthompson86
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I'm a n00b when it comes to tractors. I'm confused as to why tractors are so expensive for the amount of horsepower you get.
For example, you can buy a 20+ horsepower riding lawn mower for $1500 or so. A 20+ HP utility tractor with mowing deck is going to cost you about $15K - 10x!
I realize the tractor is built much more ruggedly, has a PTO, diesel engine, larger wheels, and other features - but 10x the price for the same horsepower seems very expensive to me! Why so expensive?
One related question I have is - are the HP ratings really accurate? Is a 25 HP utility tractor really no more powerful than a 25HP riding lawn mower?
For example, you can buy a 20+ horsepower riding lawn mower for $1500 or so. A 20+ HP utility tractor with mowing deck is going to cost you about $15K - 10x!
I realize the tractor is built much more ruggedly, has a PTO, diesel engine, larger wheels, and other features - but 10x the price for the same horsepower seems very expensive to me! Why so expensive?
One related question I have is - are the HP ratings really accurate? Is a 25 HP utility tractor really no more powerful than a 25HP riding lawn mower?