Tractors under 30 PTO HP

86 tractors in our database have under 30 PTO horsepower, from 13.7 to 29.7, with a median of 19.6. Of the 77 that publish a rear lift figure, the rating runs from 660 to 2,716 lb, with a median of 1,323 lb. Of the 34 with a loader rating on file, the usable lift 24 inches forward of the pin runs from 401 to 1,430 lb, with a median of 634 lb.

The wider a rotary cutter or tiller is, the more PTO horsepower it needs, so this power range sets what you can run. The tractor pages show which implements fit each model in full, fit with notes or are ruled out.

Every tractor below has under 30 PTO horsepower, cited to the manufacturer's spec sheet where available. Click any model for the full compatibility report and a list of attachments that fit.

• Size implements to PTO horsepower, not engine horsepower. Across the database the median loss between the two is 18 percent, and the smallest tractors lose the most.
• Check the hitch category. Some of these tractors are Limited Category 1, which has a smaller lift frame.
• Loader lift at 24 inches, not at the pin, is the number that matters for real bucket and pallet work.