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Tractor rental (per hp-hour): custom rates by state
Tractor rental, no operator or fuel, per horsepower-hour. Rates are per horsepower-hour.
Survey averages, not quotes. These are averages of what people reported in extension surveys. Use them as a starting point for a conversation, not as a price. Survey years differ (2026); values are not adjusted for inflation or diesel prices.
| State · survey wording | Average | Range | Responses | Median / mode | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa 2026 Machinery rental (no operator, tractor or fuel) - Tractor |
$0.34/horsepower/hour | $0.14 – $0.50 | 18 | median $0.35 | PDF p. 5 · calculate |
| Ohio 2026 Rental - Tractor |
$0.41/horsepower/hour | $0.10 – $0.80 | 12 | median $0.35 | PDF p. 9 · calculate |
Minnesota and Illinois: no state survey, so they are not listed or counted separately. Iowa’s 2026 rate above is often used as a reference there.
Bar: shaded = published range, dark tick = average (scaled to the highest value on this page). “Few responses” = fewer than 5.
What’s included and how ranges differ
- Iowa: Range excludes the single lowest and single highest response.
- Ohio: Range is the minimum and maximum reported.
All included surveys say their rates cover fuel and the operator unless otherwise noted; rental items exclude them.
Notes from the surveys
- Iowa – Machinery rental (no operator, tractor or fuel) - Tractor: Rental rate: operator labor, tractor and fuel NOT included