What To Look For When Buying a Tractor

Tractor in Fields

Key Considerations When Purchasing a Tractor Are you in need of a whole new tractor for the season ahead? It’s probably tempting to think that all tractors serve the same purposes. However, you’re going to need to think carefully about tractor tyres, engine power, and more. What’s more, how you stand to use your tractor … Read more

Common Uses of Compact Tractors

Massey Ferguson 250 Compact Tractor

Updated: 15th June 2025 Common Uses of Compact Tractors for British Farms & Estates Compact tractors have revolutionised the way British farmers and landowners approach their daily tasks. These versatile machines offer the perfect balance between power and manoeuvrability, making them indispensable for small to medium-sized operations across the UK. Whether you’re managing a smallholding … Read more

New Front Loader Pallet Forks on Euro Brackets

Key Features:

Pallet forks for compact tractors are essential attachments that transform your tractor into an all-round material handler. Designed to easily lift and transport pallets, building materials, and bulky loads, they feature adjustable tines and a strong frame for secure handling. Ideal for farms, construction sites, and landscaping projects, pallet forks help improve efficiency by simplifying loading and unloading tasks while reducing manual labor.

  • Brand new
  • Manufactured in Europe to a high specification
  • Compatible with the Solis 50 loader and fitted with Euro 8 brackets
  • 1.5 tonne rating

Compact Tractor Hedgecutter Protective Guard

Key Features:

Protective mesh screens for compact tractors are vital when hedge cutting, shielding the operator from flying debris and branches. They enhance safety without obstructing visibility, making them a must have for when hedge cutting.

  • Manufactured in our own workshop using steel box section and 1″ steel mesh square
  • Can simply be removed by unbolting
  • Professionally spray primed and finished in a spray gloss paint
  • Individual design to suit eg Solis 26 / Solis 50 etc
  • PPE must also be worn (eye protection, chainsaw helmet etc)
  • Can dispatch nationwide

New Compact Tractor Rear Counterweight Block

Key Features:

Counterweight blocks are essential for improving the stability, balance, and traction of compact tractors, especially when using a front loader. By adding weight to the rear linkage, they help prevent tipping and reduce strain on the front axle, ensuring safer and more efficient operation. Available in various sizes, counterweight blocks are a simple but highly effective way to protect your tractor during heavy lifting or uneven terrain work.

  • Brand new
  • Manufactured in Europe to a high specification and painted in Solis blue
  • Shown photoed on a Solis 20 compact tractor
  • Three point linkage – Category 1
  • Complete with rear tow point to accept a pin, however this could be substituted to accept a standard 50mm towing ball
  • Ideal rear linkage mounted counterweight when the compact tractor has a front loader fitted
  • Complete with detachable top, when filled with sand this weighs approximately 400kg (when filled with concrete 500kg)
  • The rear counterweight block has compact dimensions allowing it to sit unobtrusively on a compact tractor

Our Compact Tractors and More!

Now we’ve launched our new site we’re going to get a lot of new visitors… Hopefully!
So, we wanted to take the time to say welcome. Welcome! And give you an idea of the products and services we offer. As a business, here at Blacktrac we only want to stock the highest quality products.

Welcome to Our New Site!

The secret is out… This is our brand-new site! Please make yourself at home, feel free to have a look around.
If this is the first time you’ve heard of us at BlackTrac, we offer a wide range of specialist, high-quality tractors. As well as a selection of mowers, utility vehicles, implements, and other vehicles too. The reason we have grown to where we are today is that we only stock the best products;

Compact Tractor Workshop & Service

Compact tractor Servicing and repair Our fully equipped compact tractor workshop and experienced, skilled mechanics are able to promptly service and repair all makes of compact tractors, groundcare machinery, mini diggers, plant and mowers. We undertake compact tractor servicing & repair work for local authorities, landscape companies and domestic garden users. Our qualified mechanics are … Read more

New Front Loader 4:1 Bucket on Euro Brackets

Key Features:

4:1 front loader buckets are versatile attachments for compact tractors that combine a standard bucket with a built-in grapple, allowing you to scoop, carry, and securely grab materials in one tool. Perfect for handling loose soil, gravel, logs, or debris, these buckets offer enhanced control and efficiency on farm and construction tasks. Their robust design ensures durability and reliable performance, making them ideal for a wide range of loading and material handling jobs.

  • Brand new
  • Manufactured in Europe to a high specification
  • Compatible with the Solis 50 loader and fitted with Euro 8 brackets
  • 1.6m wide, high capacity 4:1 bucket

Snowploughs & Winter Equipment

Snowploughs & Winter Equipment Winters in the UK can be very unpredictable, and the last thing you want is for a cold snap to prevent you from working. Whether it’s a road blocked with snow or spreading grit, we’ve got the winter equipment and snowploughs for you. Here at Blacktrac, we stock a range of … Read more