Is NorTrac Tractor Good On All Terrains?

When you contemplate buying a tractor, two immediate factors to consider are what its load bearing capacity is, and whether it is an all-weather, all-terrain vehicle.

Why is weather so important? Because the nature of the soil is affected by the kind of weather you experience, where you live. In areas which receive a lot of rainfall, the ground can be very muddy. Again, where there is heavy snowfall, it affects the nature of the terrain you use the tractor on.

If your farm is located in hilly terrain, hauling of big loads could prove cumbersome. Also, an all-terrain vehicle is higher resale value.

As far as load bearing capacity is concerned, the HP rating of the engine gives an obvious indication. However, for an all-terrain use, I would prefer a compactly built tractor to a heavy-duty design.

This is particularly helpful as add-on accessories, such as loaders or snow blowers are only going to reduce maneuverability. So, the basic unit of the tractor needs to be as compact as possible. This should involve a bit of imagination in design, such as in user-friendly placement of controls.

For an all-terrain vehicle, I would definitely look for 4 wheel-drive, especially as this would help extricate the tractor from slushy mud or snow. Also, on inclines and ditches, the tractor is likely to bank.

Maneuverability is also helped by power steering, if that's available on your tractor.

Considering the above factors, I took a good look at NorTrac, a compactly built tractor that packs a punch, as high as 82 HP.

What I saw pleased me. The standard 2-4 cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engines, offered on these tractors, translate into pulling power, whether in mud or snow, not to mention digging, mowing, field mowing, loader work, excavations, etc.

These tractors also come with free power steering and a 2-stage clutch. This when added to the 4-wheel drive option available, spells stability on uneven terrain.

In short, they are versatile machines that come with every accessory.

About the Author

Richard J. Runion is the President of Geostar Publishing & Services LLC. Rich loves net research & blogging. His new blog on NorTrac Tractors is fast becoming popular, as it is comprehensive and well-researched. Read his blog at: http://www.nortractractorreview.com/