Modern farmers have a wide variety of equipment options for the various activities they do annually.

From high-tech combine harvesters to simple tractors, the variety of farm equipment available can meet the needs of small-scale farm owners and industrial-size farming operations. However, keeping track of all the options can be difficult. New farmers may wonder, in particular, what different agricultural machines do.

Especially for small and medium farms, it can be frustrating to identify the different types of agricultural machinery you may need to make your operations more efficient.

While all of the equipment available may seem confusing, knowing about basic farm equipment options can be of great help.

If you're thinking about buying new or used farm equipment, check out this guide. We will review the different types of agricultural machinery and their uses, as well as some options for small, medium-sized and large-scale agricultural operations.