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Use this bill of sale when selling a tractor in Springfield, Massachusetts. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
MA RMV – Springfield Service Center
Address
436 Dwight St, Springfield, MA 01103
Phone
(857) 368-8000
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$75.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.25%
Base Registration Fee
$60.00
Massachusetts statewide rate 6.25%
Massachusetts does not require notarization.
County Clerk / Recorder
Hampden County Register of Deeds
Phone
(413) 748-7713
The most common tractor makes in private-party sales are John Deere, Kubota, New Holland, Massey Ferguson, Case IH. Average private-party tractor prices range from $5,000–$50,000. Tractors average 1 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Hydraulic System, PTO Shield, Electrical.
Before completing a tractor bill of sale in Massachusetts, verify these safety items:
Farm tractors are typically covered under a farm liability policy, not auto insurance. Standalone tractor insurance averages $200–$600/year. Tractors hold value exceptionally well — John Deere and Kubota models retain 60–80% after 10 years. Peak season for private tractor sales is late winter to early spring ahead of planting season, with an average of 40 days on market.
Tractors are classified as "Farm equipment (exempt from standard vehicle registration in most states when used for agriculture)" for registration purposes. Tractors are measured by PTO horsepower rather than weight. On-road operation may require slow-moving vehicle (SMV) signage. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to tractors.
Springfield residents completing a tractor bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Massachusetts state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.25%, flat 6.25% statewide; no additional local vehicle taxes. The most popular tractor makes in Massachusetts include John Deere, Kubota, New Holland.
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Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
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Springfield is in Hampden County. Title transfers are handled by the MA RMV – Springfield Service Center at 436 Dwight St, Springfield, MA 01103. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (857) 368-8000.
The combined rate is 6.25%. Massachusetts statewide rate 6.25%.
No. Massachusetts does not require notarization.
Title transfer fee: $75.00. Base registration fee: $60.00. Sales tax at 6.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.