A compact tractor outfitted with select implements can increase your lifting capacity, offer additional traction, and simplify big projects. What's on your to-do list?
"With the right implements, your tractor can become a versatile workhorse, ready to take on tasks across every season," explains Brad Bauer, go-to-market lead for Implements, Attachments and Frontier at John Deere. We connected with Bauer to better understand the scope of potential for homeowners who frequently need to clear brush, haul materials, and maintain larger properties. "When it comes to compact utility tractors (CUTs), most owners are familiar with the basics: mowing, material handling, and the occasional tilling project. But, the real strength of a John Deere CUT goes far beyond the expected."
He goes on to explain the benefits. "The right tools not only save time, but also help you work smarter, finish faster, and tackle jobs you might not have thought possible. Whether you’re managing a few acres, maintaining trails or improving your landscape, implements can unlock your tractor’s full potential."
From trusted worksite essentials to lesser-known tools, Bauer highlights seven hardworking implements designed to help you get more done. You can buy any of them at your John Deere dealer.
1. Frontier™ AP11F Pallet Forks: Manage Heavy Loads with Ease
Frontier™ pallet forks help take the strain out of lifting, moving, and stacking bulky materials. "Whether handling firewood, fence posts or seed bags, the AP11F pallet forks connect easily to your John Deere 200-500 Series loader to help make light work of heavy lifting."
Features and Uses:
- Built with durable steel frame and tines
- Designed for use with John Deere 200, 300, 400 and 500 Series loaders.
Many other models and carrier styles are available.
2. Frontier™ AV20F Root Grapple: Take Control of Cleanup
Tough cleanup jobs, especially after severe storms, call for the right equipment. Frontier™ AV20F Root Grapples are designed to handle tree limbs, brush, debris, and even old fence posts with confidence. "Built to connect to John Deere compact utility tractors with compatible loaders, this grapple grips and holds uneven materials securely, so you can clear the way faster."
Features and Uses:
- Hydraulic grapple arms for secure handling
- Strong, reinforced steel construction
- Designed for use with John Deere 100, 200, and 300 Series loaders.
- 3rd Function Hydraulics are needed on the tractor and loader to use a grapple
Many other sizes and types of grapples are available for your tractor model from Frontier.
3. Frontier™ BB5060 Box Blade: Level and Grade with Precision
From smoothing driveways and building pads to backfilling trenches and spreading gravel, a Frontier™ BB5060 Box Blade is a go-to tool for land shaping and maintenance. Adjustable scarifiers loosen packed material, while the rear blade levels for a smooth, professional-looking finish.
Features:
- Heavy-duty welded steel frame
- Adjustable scarifiers to break up hard surfaces
- iMatch™ Quick-Hitch compatible for easy hookup
- Sizes available from 4ft to 8ft wide
4. Frontier™ RT3062 Rotary Tiller: Prep Soil for Success
"When it’s time to plant, the Frontier™ RT3062 Rotary Tiller helps break up hard-packed ground and prepare seedbeds in a single pass." Its rugged tines and adjustable depth settings help you work soil conditions ranging from fresh sod to compacted clay, ideal for garden plots, food plots, and landscape construction projects.
Features and Uses:
- Gear-driven side drive for reliable power transfer
- Adjustable tilling depth and offset for consistent soil prep
- Compatible with iMatch™ Quick-Hitch and Quik-Knect™ PTO system
Also available in widths as small as 48in to the massive RT23 series
5. Frontier™ RC2060 Rotary Cutter: Clear the Way
Overgrown fields, fence lines and ditches are no match for the Frontier™ RC2060 Rotary Cutter. "Built for cutting through tall grass, weeds and brush up to 1 inch in diameter, this cutter is sized right for compact utility tractors, with the strength to handle demanding mowing conditions."
Features and Uses:
- Quick Hitch and Quik-Knect PTO system compatible
- Reinforced deck design for durability
- Slip clutch or shear bolt driveline available
See your John Deere dealer for rotary cutters 4ft wide to 20ft
6. John Deere Rotary Cutter Lineup: Ideal for Larger Tractors
"For customers managing larger properties or more challenging terrain, John Deere offers a full lineup of rotary cutters engineered for reliability, performance and durability." From single-spindle to flex-wing models, these cutters help manage heavy grass, brush, and even saplings, all while delivering the quality finish landowners expect.
Highlights:
- Sizes and configurations for a wide range of conditions and tractor horsepower
- Reinforced decks and high-quality gearboxes for lasting performance
- Built to handle rough cutting tasks from pastures to roadsides
7. Frontier™ LP2172 Land Plane: Smooth Out the Rough Spots
When potholes start to show up, the Frontier™ LP2172 Land Plane is ready to smooth things out. Adjustable scarifiers can rip up hard ground for more aggressive grading. "A with front and rear cutting edges and adjustable skid shoes, the land plane levels high spots, fills low areas and redistributes material to help keep your surfaces in top shape. You set it, lower it, and let it work."
Features and Uses:
- 72-inch working width for efficient coverage
- Reinforced side panels for added strength
- Compatible with iMatch™ Quick-Hitch
Additional models and sizes available: 54-inch, 60-inch, 84-inch and 96-inch
Solutions for Easier Attachment and Implement Hookup
"Maximizing the versatility of your John Deere compact utility tractor starts with making it easy to switch between the tools you use," highlights Bauer. "Some tools, like pallet forks and grapples, attach to the front loader. Others, like rotary cutters, tillers, and box blades, connect to the rear of the tractor using a three-point quick hitch, a simple and sturdy system that lets your tractor lift, lower, and control these implements safely and efficiently."
Whether you're hooking up an attachment on the front or an implement on the back, these time-saving solutions help you spend less time on setup and more time getting work done.
300E Loader
The 300E loader is purpose-built for John Deere 3E Series tractors, offering reliable, everyday performance for material handling and property maintenance. While it’s not a quick-park design, it’s a dependable fit for a wide range of loader attachments like buckets, pallet forks and grapples.
Your John Deere dealer can show you the full breadth of loaders and tractors. Get in the seat and a see the true definition of “Quick Connect Solutions”.
Quik-Knect™ PTO System
The John Deere Quik-Knect™ PTO system makes connecting your tractor to PTO-powered tools, like tillers or rotary cutters, faster and safer. With this system, you simply push to connect, and you're ready to start working.
Certain parts are needed depending on the models you have, and your John Deere dealer is here to help.
iMatch™ Quick-Hitch
The iMatch™ Quick-Hitch standardizes your tractor’s 3-point connection, allowing you to attach compatible implements in seconds, often without leaving your seat.
