Thanks all for your help in this thread in helping me understand why utility tractors are more expensive than riding lawn mowers and why I can't compare their horsepower numbers. I have some follow-up questions, now:
Are there rules of thumb for how much horsepower you need for certain tasks or...
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...