Questions to Ask the Dealership When Buying Farm Equipment

When you make the decision to add a piece of farm machinery to your equipment line, it can be hard to find the proper tools to meet the demands of the job. You can know your exact needs, but pinpointing the right agricultural equipment isn’t always as straightforward. When you find yourself in that situation, turn to the dealership staff that works with those tools on the daily! They can offer advice, recommendations, and insight into what you need and why.

West Hills Tractor has assembled some important questions to ask any dealership so you know what to do and say when you walk through the front doors.

What Farm Equipment Will Best Match My Needs?

There are a ton of farm tools on the market and many of them serve a valuable purpose. With so many choices, you might be overwhelmed. However, don’t worry! Dealership staff knows how to filter through the options based on the needs you provide.

Useful details to share with your farm equipment dealer are your property size, your current line of equipment, and what you plan to use the equipment for. This information will help the dealership navigate through all the multitude of options and give you a smaller, more manageable, amount.

What Are the Best Brands that Match My Budget and Needs?

Just like with equipment types, there are a huge number of different farm equipment brands. You might think that they would all offer similar performance and prices, but that’s not always the case. Different brands have different priorities. Some place their focus on durability while others value state-of-the-art technology. The same goes for overall cost. You might want basic, but affordable, farm equipment over the latest, most expensive, machinery. 

Should I Consider Attachments and Implements?

Adding on an attachment might maximize the potential for any given farm equipment. Talk to your dealer about whether any additional accessories might be beneficial to the work you have in mind. Who knows—attaching one extra piece might make a world of difference that more closely aligns with your needs.

Now that you have these questions to work from, come visit West Hills Tractor! Our farm equipment for sale is top-tier and our staff are more than willing to help you find the machinery you need. We’re near Johnson City and Greeneville, Tennessee and have the answers and solutions you’re looking for!