Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Farm Equipment & Service in Lake City, FL
Founded in 1976 by Canova Howard, HoBo Tractor remains a family-owned dealership rooted in agricultural expertise. Our commitment to quality equipment, personalized service, and customer satisfaction has sustained us for over four decades. With three generations actively involved, we maintain autonomy in decision-making and pricing, ensuring transparency and fairness. Our team specializes in Massey Ferguson equipment, parts, and repairs, serving Lake City and surrounding areas with certified technicians and on-site service trucks. We prioritize long-term relationships over commissions, offering tailored solutions for farms, lawns, and equipment maintenance. 
Services
Tractor Sales
Agricultural Equipment
Commercial Mowing Equipment
Parts Supply
Equipment Repair
Lawn & Garden Tools
Implement Sales
Service Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We are a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience in agricultural equipment.
- Our technicians are Massey Ferguson certified for expert equipment repairs.
- We offer special financing options to support customer needs.
- We provide on-site repair services with minimal downtime.
- Our team has generational knowledge of farming and equipment needs.
Associations and certifications
- Massey Ferguson
What people say
Dependable Service
Very friendly people
Old school customer service
Lifelong customers
Expertise in equipment
Services
Tractor Sales
We offer a wide range of Massey Ferguson tractors and compact tractors designed for durability and performance. Our inventory includes models suited for heavy-duty farming tasks and smaller property maintenance. As a certified dealership, we ensure expert guidance to match your needs with the right machinery.
Equipment Repair
Our Massey Ferguson-certified technicians provide prompt on-site and in-shop repairs for all major brands. We prioritize minimizing downtime with daily part orders and experienced service trucks. From routine maintenance to complex diagnostics, we keep your equipment operational year-round.
Parts Supply
We stock genuine parts for Massey Ferguson, Bush Hog, and other leading brands to ensure equipment reliability. Our staff quickly sources specialized components, including hydraulic fluids, hay tool parts, and engine oils. Daily part orders expedite repairs for farmers and property owners.
Commercial Mowing
Our commercial-grade mowers and utility equipment deliver efficiency for large-scale land maintenance. Brands like Exmark and Bush Hog provide durable solutions for professional landscapers and property managers. We offer tailored recommendations to optimize productivity and longevity.
Implement Sales
We supply loaders, rotary cutters, tillers, and other implements to enhance equipment versatility. Our inventory includes specialized tools for material handling, landscaping, and agricultural tasks. If an item is unavailable, we order it to meet your specific requirements.
People
Canova Howard
Founder
Canova Howard established HoBo Tractor in 1976, leveraging his farming experience to provide quality equipment and parts. He laid the foundation for the family business, emphasizing customer service and reliability.
John Howard
Sales Manager
John Howard oversees sales operations, drawing on decades of experience in agricultural equipment. His expertise ensures customers find the right tractors and implements for their farming needs.
David Howard
Parts Manager
David Howard manages parts inventory, ensuring timely access to genuine components. His focus on efficiency supports farmers and equipment owners in maintaining operational readiness.
Justin Howard
Service Manager
Justin Howard leads repair services, utilizing Massey Ferguson-certified expertise. He ensures prompt, reliable maintenance solutions to minimize downtime for customers.
Questions
What brands do you carry?
We carry Massey Ferguson tractors, Bush Hog equipment, Exmark mowers, and parts for brands like Kuhn, LMC, and McHale.
Do you offer equipment repair services?
Yes, our Massey Ferguson-certified technicians provide on-site and in-shop repairs with minimal downtime.
Are financing options available?
Yes, we offer special financing to help customers acquire equipment and parts.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Lake City, FL, and surrounding regions across the state.
Do you sell parts for older equipment?
Yes, we stock genuine parts and can order specialized components for most brands.
Reviews (7)
Stephen Parsons
Jul 27, 2021
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Needed a finish mower belt , which they had it in stock . Very friendly employees and I would definitely recommend them !
Jerry Yates
May 05, 2021
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Expensive for there parts. Have not contacted me to come work on my tractor or come take it to the shop if needed. Been 2weeks.
Joe Bennett
Apr 04, 2021
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I love the 2076massey I bought there, they were johny on the spot and very prompt when selling the tractor, not so prompt when I called back several times about a attachment, still haven't got a call back they have always in the past been great with parts on all the other equipment, just discouraged with this experiance
Jesse Moore
Nov 12, 2020
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I read a few bad review on here. I know they must be confused and went to a different place. HoBo Tractor Company was and is the best. I bought a John Deere 4005 which is a 40.5 horse power tractor from HoBo and then wanted to go up in power to a 65 horse. They were changing from John Deere and were down on John Deere inventory and wasn't sure which tractor company they were going with. The biggest mistake I made is going to Ag-Pro and getting a John Deere 5065E. I should have waited on HoBo and got a Massey Ferguson. Ag-Pro just doesn't compair.
Byron Cribbs
Nov 06, 2020
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This is a family owned Massey Ferguson Tractor Dealership they are very friendly and helpful me and my son just purchased a tractor from them a very nice place to do business with, I will be buying other implements from them.
Team Buck Rogers
Oct 17, 2020
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These guys have parts on hand most all other dealers have to order. Broke my Brown disks and thanks to Hobo for having a great selection of parts on hand, had them fixed same day! Great work Hobo!
Mike Fee
Jun 18, 2019
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Very good customer service, greeted when you come in the door and on this visit they did not have the parts I needed but they were all very helpful in suggesting different places nearby that could potentially help me. Thumbs up.
