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What to Check Before Buying a Used Utility Tractors

Utility tractors are essential for farms, homesteads, and operations needing versatile power for hauling, mowing, light tillage, and more. Understanding what to check before purchasing and what to expect on costs.

Shopping for a used Utility Tractors? This guide highlights what to check, cost breakdowns, and how Koenig Equipment ensures you get lasting value.

What to Check Before You Buy

  1. Engine & Transmission:

    • Inspect for leaks, excessive noise, and smooth gear engagement.

    • Understand how much horsepower the tractor has. Utility tractors cover a large range of horsepower and usage, ranging from 50 up to 130+ HP.

    • Watch the hour meter, tractors with less than 2,000 hours and strong service records are typically a safe bet.​

  2. Hydraulics & PTO:

    • Test lift arms, front loaders, and any auxiliary hydraulics for strong, responsive movement.

    • PTO (power take-off) should engage smoothly without vibration or strange noises.

  3. General Condition:

    • Walk around to spot rust, cracked welds, worn hoses, and tread depth on tires.

    • Verify all controls, lights, seat belts, SMV emblem, and operator comfort features work as intended.​

  4. Compatible Attachments:

    • Ask about quick-attach systems for loaders, mowers, and 3-point implements, as flexibility is key for utility tractors.

Expected Price Break Down For Used Utility Tractors

Factors like age, hours, brand, and condition all influence resale value. Below is a general guide to price ranges for used utility tractors, prices below or above these ranges do not mean the product is improperly priced, as this is just a general guide. 

  • 50 to 70 HP Utility Tractors: Sometime call compact utility tractors these tractors are typically used for lighter utility work, such as mowing hay, landscaping, ground work, and general chores. Pricing on used utility tractors in this category range from $25,000 to $60,000.
  • 70 to 105  HP Utility Tractors: One of the most common utility tractors, this tractor class is the Swiss Army Knife of tractors, handling tasks such as lighter field tillage, moving bales of hay, livestock feeding and more. These utility tractors have a price range from $40,000 to $100,000+ based on condition and features.
  • 110 to 130+ HP Utility Tractors: Large utility tractors are often used interchangeably with smaller row crop tractors, as they provide similar horsepower and load capabilities. These larger utility tractors are often used for grain handling, field tillage, balers, and more. Price range for the larger utility tractors range from $70,000 to $170,000 based on their condition and features.

Why Shop Used Utility Tractors at Koenig Equipment?

  • Expert Inspection: Every utility tractor is checked for engine, hydraulics, electrical, and overall condition by certified technicians.

  • Versatile Inventory: Koenig offers a range of utility tractors that are matched to local needs and acreage.

  • Dealer Support: Access rapid repairs, OEM parts, financing options, and attachment solutions with steady after-sale support.

  • Peace of Mind: Koenig’s transparency on condition and maintenance history minimizes post-purchase surprises.

Next Steps to Buying a Used Utility Tractor

Browse our current used Utility Tractors inventory or contact Koenig Equipment to find the right machine for your operation.