Getting the Right Equipment for Your New Acreage

The equipment you’ll need to maintain your acreage varies depending on where the property is located, how big it is and how it’s going to be used. Using the right equipment for the right job will save you tons of physical labor and frustration. To learn more about the types of equipment you’ll need, contact Bobcat PNW or visit one of our locations in Washington state, serving Auburn and Kent.

List the Basic Attachments You’ll Need

Before you choose equipment, figure out how many different uses, like digging and mowing, the equipment needs to handle. You might choose to purchase a compact loader to navigate small areas as well as a larger utility tractor for open areas and bigger jobs. Make sure the equipment you choose can handle all the different uses and attachments your property requires.

Don’t Forget Specialty Attachments

List all the jobs you need to do, large and small, to help you think beyond the basic attachments like standard buckets and blades. If you plan on clearing or hauling brush, installing fences or moving heavy loads, you might need an auger, a grapple or a pallet fork. If you’ll be planting large areas, a drop spreader and drag harrow can help you distribute seed and manure as efficiently as possible.

Choose Equipment for the Size of Your Acreage

A very small acreage might not require more than something compact for mowing, digging, hauling and other basic uses. If you own dozens or hundreds of acres, however, you'll probably need something bigger to cover more ground faster.

Consider the Weather Conditions

Don’t forget the off-season. You might need a snowplow or snow blower attachment to clear large areas. Other options for winter use to consider include a heated cab, a sand or salt spreader and winter tires.

Prioritizing Based on Need and Budget

In a perfect world, you'd have no problem buying everything you need all at once. But this is reality and we understand that money plays a big role in what you can get. Odds are, you'll need to space your purchases out over a long period of time. Consider evaluating what your budget looks like and prioritize your equipment purchases based on what you need most and what you can afford right now. You can also ask us about ways you can save, including sales and financing options.

If you consider all the different jobs you need to do on your acreage before deciding which tools to purchase, you’ll ensure you have the right equipment to handle whatever comes up on your property. Call us at Bobcat PNW, or stop by one of our locations in Washington state, serving Auburn and Kent, to let us help you determine the best equipment for maintaining your acreage.