Under Uses , determine which tasks you will want to do with your tractor and observe the tractor category capable of performing those tasks. Refer to the Notes at the end of the chart for additional information on specific characterisics and uses. Refer to the glossary for definitions of unfamiliar terms. Other ways to improve traction are wheel weights, calcium solution in tires, aggressive tire tread, tire chains or various combinations of these. Task speed - How large a tractor you choose should be determined, in part, on how much time you have.
Larger tractors can do some things much faster than smaller ones.
Mowing - Most tractors in the categories in this chart will be used primarily for mowing lawns. Tractor selection should therefore be based largely on features required for the task of mowing. For estimates on mowing times at different speeds with different sized mowing decks, see this mowing times chart . Snow is heavy and slippery. Working with snow requires a tractor with wheel weights and tire chains.