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Farm Equipment Buying Guide

If you've begun to expand your farming operations or you need to replace some well-worn older machines, you'll want to look at investing in some new farm equipment. These machines have been developed over the past several decades to cut down work time and expended effort, leaving you with higher yields and more energy to devote to other farm management tasks.

Johnson Fleet & Farm, Inc., with several dealership locations near Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida, is here to help you figure out what equipment you need and how to acquire it easily.

Consider Your Needs

First, you'll want to think about the daily processes that you need the most help performing. Any task that seems to take a lot of time or energy to complete by hand is one that could be done more easily with a machine. Not only do you want to get the right piece of farm equipment for the job, but you'll also want to invest in the proper attachments to assist with more detailed work. You can talk to your local farming community or look online to see what machines might best suit your purposes.

Consider, too, the size of your farm. If you have a very small area of land to maintain, you can get a small machine to help you. Larger and more industrial farms will require much bigger pieces of equipment. This ultimately means you'll spend more money, but the time and effort saved can make the investment worthwhile.

Budget

You'll want to think about your budget and set it in advance so you can rule out anything that's too expensive. However, you don't want your budget to be unrealistic. Take into account not only the initial cost of any farm equipment, but also fuel costs, storage, and maintenance needs. A good way to save money is to look into pre-owned machines, which still have plenty of life left in them, but at a much more wallet-friendly price.

Do Your Research

Make sure you're investigating several different models rather than honing in on one particular brand or type of machine. You need to consider the pros and cons of different styles in order to determine what features might be most helpful to you. Read online reviews to see how other people's experiences with a given model have gone, and look up the history of the model to see if it's experienced any recalls that might make it a poor candidate for your use.

Think you're ready to make a decision? Visit one of our dealerships in Yulee, Fernandina Beach or Hilliard, Florida, and Homerville, Georgia, to see our selection of new and used farm equipment for sale. We carry all the top brands and our staff will be happy to assist you however necessary. Johnson Fleet & Farm, Inc. proudly serves the Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida metro areas.

Due to Covid related disruptions in our industry, we are experiencing cost increases and shipping delays. Please contact us for up-to-date pricing and availability.