When purchasing that mini-ranch or farm you may not have expected all the extra little expenses that go along with becoming a “Farmer Brown”. Repairing or mending fences, fixing chicken coops, and replacing rotten wood panels on the barn are just a few of the new things you would have never imagined doing in your life time. Using a tractor for many jobs around your property is a given, as it allows you mow fields, clear over grown brush, and plow for crops to name a few items that your little John Deere will perform for you. Regular maintenance on your tractor will become second nature to your daily life in no time, but replacement parts, and up keep can be very expensive.

One way to save money on your tractor expenses is by purchasing used tractor tires, instead of new ones. They are very expensive and can cost anywhere from a thousand to three thousand dollars for a set of four installed at your local dealer. Tractor tire dealers always have a selection of tires that will give the part-time rancher or farmer plenty of use before they need replacing, and at a mere fraction of the cost of new units. The online auction sites are full of used tires of this type too, and can be had for even less than local used retailer can offer. There is one caveat to that situation, and it is if you need to have them shipped your additional savings can be taken away quickly, as these behemoths weigh too much to ship economically.

Used Tractor Tires

If you do go  the online route via craigslist, or ebay then focus only on local sellers that are just a few minutes drive from your farm. Additional you will be able to personally inspect the tires before making your final purchase decision. Unfortunately, there are some people who do no represent what they are selling on line with the actual photos of what you will be shipped or sold, and by physically viewing the items for sale, you will prevent these types of indiscretions from occurring, and save your hard earned money for the tires that will serve you well.