Tractors under 30 PTO HP

Tractors under 30 PTO HP cover the sub-compact and small compact segment, the right size for properties between 1 and 10 acres, light food plot work, mowing, snow removal, and material handling with a small loader. Most owners in this segment buy a Kubota BX or B, John Deere 1 or 2 Series, Kioti CS or CK, or Mahindra eMax.

PTO HP under 30 limits you to 48-60 inch rotary cutters, 48-60 inch tillers, and 48 inch finish mowers. 3-point lift capacities are typically 600-1,200 lbs. Loader lift capacity at 24 inches is usually 600-1,000 lbs.

Every tractor below has PTO HP under 30, sourced and verified from the OEM spec sheet. Click any model for the full compatibility report and a list of attachments that fit.

• PTO HP under 25 is the sub-compact threshold, hitch geometry is often Limited Cat I rather than standard Cat I.
• Hydrostatic transmissions on this size tractor consume 5-10% of engine HP, always size implements to PTO HP, not engine HP.
• A 5 ft rotary cutter is too much for most tractors under 22 PTO HP in tall grass, a 4 ft cutter is the safer choice.