For mountain and hilly farms, the best tractor is not simply the smallest tractor or the model with the highest horsepower. Buyers should prioritize traction, rollover protection, tyre condition, wheelbase, weight distribution, braking, transmission control and compatibility with the actual implement. A compact 4WD Japanese tractor can be useful on narrow terraces, orchards and hillside vegetable farms, but no tractor should be described as “safe on steep slopes” without checking the exact machine, operator's manual and working conditions. Used Japanese tractors from Kubota, Yanmar, Iseki and Mitsubishi offer many compact 4WD choices, but specifications differ by model and year. For ...