Let’s be honest – the tractor owner in your life doesn’t want another tie. Or a novelty coffee mug. Or socks with little tractors on them.

What they actually want is that quick hitch they’ve been eyeing. Or a cordless grease gun so they’re not hand-pumping their way through every implement on the property. Or LED lights so short winter days don’t shut down work at 4:30.

This guide is for the spouse, kids, or well-meaning relatives who want to get something that’ll actually get used. Everything here is practical, proven, and won’t end up in the “I’ll find a use for it someday” pile in the shop.

Stocking Stuffers ($25-75)

These smaller items might not seem exciting, but they’re the things we actually use constantly and never think to buy for ourselves.

Magnetic Parts Tray

Price range: $10-35

Nothing worse than setting a bolt down “right here where I’ll remember it” and then spending 20 minutes looking for it. A magnetic parts tray sticks to the tractor fender, toolbox, or any metal surface and keeps all those small parts corralled.

What to look for:

Strong magnets that work sideways or even upside down
Rubber-coated base to prevent scratching paint
Stainless steel construction holds up in the shop

Popular brands include TEKTON, Performance Tool, and HORUSDY. A 3-piece set runs about $25-30 and covers most situations.

Rechargeable LED Headlamp

Price range: $30-80

Early morning chores. Evening repairs. Working under the tractor. A good headlamp is one of those things you don’t appreciate until you have one – then you wonder how you survived without it.

What to look for:

400+ lumens (brighter is better for outdoor work)
USB-C rechargeable with AAA backup option
Red light mode for preserving night vision
Water-resistant rating (IP54 minimum)

Coast and Klein Tools both make solid options in the $30-50 range. The red light mode sounds gimmicky until you’re walking between buildings at 5 AM and want to keep your eyes adjusted to the dark.

Digital Tire Pressure Gauge

Price range: $20-70

Tractor tires run at different pressures than your truck – often much lower. A digital gauge that reads accurately from 5-150 PSI handles everything from low-pressure ag tires to trailer tires.

What to look for:

Wide PSI range (5-150 or 5-220)
Digital LCD display with backlight
Flexible rubber hose (10-20 inches) for awkward valve stems
±1 PSI accuracy

Milton Industries makes professional-grade gauges, but a $25-40 AstroAI or Haltec works fine for most of us. The key is that low-range accuracy for ag tires.

One warning: If their tractor tires are filled with beet juice or other liquid ballast, a standard gauge will get clogged and ruined. Filled tires need a special gauge designed for that purpose.

Magnetic Cup Holder

Price range: $12-25 (often sold in 2-packs)

Sounds simple. Is simple. But incredibly useful on tractors without built-in cup holders – which is most of them. Sticks to the fender or ROPS frame and keeps your coffee where you can reach it.

What to look for:

304 stainless steel with rubber coating
6+ strong magnets
3.2″ opening fits standard bottles and travel mugs

One note: these only work on ferrous metal. They won’t stick to stainless steel, aluminum, or plastic surfaces. Many newer tractors have plastic fenders, so the ROPS frame or loader arms may be better mounting spots.

Quality Leather Work Gloves

Price range: $18-60

Good gloves get destroyed. That’s their job. But quality leather lasts longer and actually lets you feel what you’re doing – important when you’re threading a pin or handling hydraulic fittings.

What to look for:

Cowhide for durability, deerskin for flexibility, goatskin for strength
Lined for cold weather, unlined for dexterity
Adjustable wrist closure keeps debris out

Wells Lamont HydraHyde ($18-25) hits the sweet spot for most farm work – water-resistant, decent dexterity, and they hold up. Kinco is another solid budget option. If you want to splurge, Sullivan Glove Co. makes premium American-made gloves around $95.

Mid-Range Gifts ($75-250)

This is where you start getting into gear that genuinely improves the work experience. These items save real time and frustration.

Cordless Grease Gun

Price range: $190-350 (tool only or kit with battery)

This is one of those tools that changes how you think about maintenance. Hand-pumping a grease gun is tedious. A cordless gun makes the job faster, easier, and means greasing actually gets done instead of “I’ll get to it next time.”

What to look for:

10,000 PSI operating pressure
Variable speed trigger
42-48 inch flexible hose (reach matters)
Built-in LED light
Air bleeder valve for easy priming

DeWalt 20V MAX and Milwaukee M18 are the two main options. Both work great. If they already have DeWalt or Milwaukee batteries, match the platform. Tool-only runs $190-230; kits with battery and charger run $280-350.

The Milwaukee preset grease counter is nice for tracking how much you’ve dispensed – helpful on implements with specific greasing requirements.

Chainsaw Scabbard (ROPS Mount)

Price range: $80-240

For anyone who does property work – clearing trails, cutting firewood, cleaning up storm damage – a scabbard keeps the saw secure and accessible instead of making a separate trip back to the shop.

What to look for:

Fits your ROPS tube diameter (measure first – most are 2-3″)
Accommodates your bar length (16-23″ range covers most saws)
Quick-release or Snap-Lok design for easy access
Heavy-duty scabbard material

GearHaul SawHaul ($150-240) is the premium option with a rotating mount. MAXXTUFF ($80) is a solid budget choice. Some require drilling; others use U-bolt clamps.

Important: Measure the ROPS tube diameter AND the chainsaw bar length before ordering.

LED Work Light Kit

Price range: $90-180 for universal kits

When daylight runs out at 4:30 in December, good lights let you keep working. LED kits mount to the ROPS and throw enough light to actually see what you’re doing.

What to look for:

2,700+ lumens total output
12-24V compatibility
IP67 or IP68 waterproof rating
Mounting brackets that fit your ROPS dimensions
Pre-wired harness with switch

Tiger Lights makes well-regarded universal kits starting around $90-100. They also offer tractor-specific plug-and-play kits for John Deere, Kubota, and other popular models if you want easier installation.

Compatibility note: Measure ROPS tube dimensions (usually 2″x2″, 2″x3″, or 3″x1.5″) before ordering.

Tractor Seat Cover

Price range: $20-60 for universal; $250-350 for custom-fit

Tractor seats take abuse – weather, grease, dirt, UV damage. A decent cover extends seat life and keeps you from sitting on a wet seat after unexpected rain.

What to look for:

600D Oxford cloth or CORDURA fabric
Waterproof and breathable
Adjustable straps or elastic fit
UV protection

Universal covers ($20-40) work okay but often fit poorly. Durafit makes better universal options ($40-60). TigerTough ($250-350) makes custom-fit CORDURA covers with lifetime warranties – expensive but worth it for a tractor that sees heavy use.

Log Choker Chains

Price range: $57-76 for 7-15 foot chains

For anyone who drags logs out of the woods – firewood, clearing fallen trees, trail work – a proper choker chain is the right tool. The design tightens around the log as you pull, giving a secure grip without slipping.

What to look for:

Grade 70 transport chain (high strength)
5/16″ chain for compact tractors (4,700 lb capacity)
3/8″ chain for larger tractors (6,600 lb capacity)
Built-in probe stake for threading under logs
Choker hook on one end

Timber Tuff, Northern Woodsmen, and ICC all make good options. 7-10 feet is the common range – long enough to wrap most logs with working room.

Note: These are for dragging, not overhead lifting. Match the working load limit to your tractor’s capability.

Big Ticket Gifts ($250+)

These are the items that make a real difference in daily work – the kind of thing that’s hard to justify buying yourself but makes life noticeably easier once you have it.

Quick Hitch

Price range: Category 1: $155-305 | Category 2: $295-450

If they change implements regularly, a quick hitch is life-changing. What used to be a 15-minute wrestling match with alignment and pins becomes a 2-minute hookup.

What to look for:

Correct category for their tractor (Cat 1 for under ~50 HP, Cat 2 for larger)
Spring-loaded locking mechanism
Adjustable top link bracket

We carry quick hitches and can help with sizing – it’s worth double-checking category and compatibility before purchasing.

3-Point Trailer Mover

Price range: $100-320

This lets the tractor’s 3-point hitch move trailers around the property. The advantage over using a pickup is maneuverability – a tractor can get a trailer into tight spots, around obstacles, and across terrain that would be impossible with a truck. The hydraulic lift makes height adjustment easy for hitching.

What to look for:

Category 1 compatibility
2″ or 2-5/16″ ball (some include both sizes)
Solid steel construction
5,000-10,000 lb weight capacity

We stock trailer movers – stop by or call if you need help matching one to their setup.

Hydraulic Top Link

Price range: Category 1: $210-435 | Category 2: $330-450

For implements that need frequent angle adjustment – box blades, rear blades, tillers – a hydraulic top link lets you make changes from the seat instead of climbing off, loosening the turnbuckle, adjusting, tightening, checking, readjusting…

What to look for:

Correct category (Cat 1: 3/4″ pin, Cat 2: 7/8″ pin)
Appropriate stroke length (6″, 8″, or 11″ depending on adjustment range needed)
Double-acting cylinder
Built-in check valve to prevent drift
Kit with hoses, couplers, and fittings

Requires rear hydraulic remotes – if their tractor doesn’t have remotes, this won’t work without adding them first.

We special order hydraulic top links to make sure the sizing is correct for the specific tractor and application. There are a lot of variables – stroke length, pin size, hose length – and getting it wrong means a return hassle. Give us a call and we’ll help figure out exactly what they need.

A Note on Compatibility

The trickiest part of buying equipment accessories as gifts is getting the right size. A few things that help:

For 3-point accessories (quick hitch, trailer mover, hydraulic top link):

Know the tractor’s horsepower – under ~50 HP is usually Category 1, larger tractors are Category 2
When in doubt, ask us – we can look up what they need

For ROPS-mounted items (chainsaw scabbard, LED lights):

Measure the ROPS tube – most are 2″x2″, 2″x3″, or round 2-3″ diameter
A quick photo of the ROPS with a tape measure helps

For battery-powered tools:

Check what battery platform they already own (DeWalt, Milwaukee, etc.)
Matching platforms means they can share batteries

If you’re not sure about sizing or compatibility on anything, give us a call. We’d rather help you get the right thing than have someone end up with a gift that doesn’t fit.

Looking for help with any of these items? Stop by the dealership or give us a call – we’re happy to help figure out what fits their tractor and setup.