Best 100 Hp Tractor

So that's what I did. I considered firing up a larger tractor to tow the mower to flatter ground, but then I tried one of the mower's more obscure features—the differential lock.

This article originally ran in the March/April 2017 issue of Hobby Farms. Hydraulic power-­steering can make turning easier, while hydraulic power is also used for lifting attachments and powering implements such as backhoes and front-end loaders.

Horsepower: approximately 25 to 65 This article originally appeared in the January/February 2017 issue of Hobby Farms. Here are four classes of tractors to consider for your hobby farm, along with a few guidelines to give you an idea of the type you need.

Those big tractor wheels can plow through mud and climb over debris that would block a 4WD pickup, making it the ultimate “get there” vehicle. Harvesting Harvesting usually involves driving the tractor down rows to haul your bounty back to the house.

You've finally gotten a few acres in the country, and you're eager to start a farming endeavor: maybe some livestock, an acre of vegetables, an orchard or even a berry farm. A really cool feature of modern European walk-behind tractors is a reversible...

As we approach the end of the year, it's natural to look back at the past year. A group of friends working with the county's historical museum at nearby Davenport, Wash., had refurbished farm equipment from a half-century or more past.

This strategy had a couple of interesting effects. The speedy hare knew he couldn't lose a race against the slow, plodding tortoise, but an ill-timed nap left him too far behind to overtake the slow (but steady) tortoise, who scored the victory.

Tractor Maintenance Tip Safety is a top priority when it comes to operating your tractor and its attachments. While you're checking for free airflow, inspect the rest of the tractor to make sure no sharp sticks have been flipped into the engine or penetrated...

If you're just maintaining a manicured area, then continuing to mow in a clockwise direction will allow the mower to move back over the discharged clippings, cutting them into smaller pieces and moving them closer and closer to the center of the mowing...

Sadly for my stateside friends, Lamborghini tractors are not sold in the United States. The reason for this is that most Lamborghini owners have the company's tractors rather than its exotic sports cars.

However, the design of the hitch was exclusive to Ford, leading to decades of competition as other tractor manufacturers attempted to produce similar hitches, including a two-point “Fast-Hitch” used on Farmall tractors.

Changing the oil in your tractor is one of the simplest ways to avoid major mechanical repairs to your machine's motor. If you have a torque wrench and a service manual with torque specs, now's a great time to use them.

Like a simple rear blade, a box blade attaches to the rear of your tractor using the three-point hitch, but unlike a rear blade, a box blade has sides that catch gravel rather than letting it spill off either side of the blade, which can help the unit...

Keeping your old tractor in service isn't as easy as running to the dealership. Some contain certain salts that will corrode the tire rim and ruin it over time. This should be printed on the tire's sidewall, somewhere above the rim—you might have to...

Depending on the number of helpers and the number of balers you run simultaneously, (probably just one if you're a hobby farmer), it could take hours to produce and stack a couple of hundred bales of hay.

In reading about the Massey, I discovered that the 135 is still in widespread use in developing countries, where its simple design and reliability are appreciated. In addition, the Massey has a very wide wheelbase and sits low to the ground, giving it...

On one fall afternoon, after it had been raining for days, my brother and I were replacing a damaged fence post that had been set in the ground using concrete. We had two choices—we could dig up the entire post and block of concrete, leaving a gaping...

(Although, having the leading edge of the board hover ever so slightly above the ground will help it slide smoothly and not get caught on bumpy ground.) While I wouldn't recommend this approach for huge projects, like clearing a field—you'll obviously...

Store a diesel only with the fuel tank full and fuel stabilizer added.) Care for Batteries: If batteries will be unused for several months, give them a fresh charge and then consider giving them a top-off charge a couple of times throughout the winter,...

In fact, where I live in northern Wisconsin, it's not uncommon to have snowfall in October, and you can count on the ground being frozen and winter setting in during of November. Prepare For Icy Conditions Ice is a part of winter, and it likes to form...

Inspect and clean terminals and measure voltage levels. The scan can determine the type of metal filings in your oil, helping your mechanic identify the filings' possible origin. Also replace thermostats at this time.

Think about the task ahead and the tools you need to get the job done. Maybe you need a tractor to repair fencing, a UTV to check on livestock or a chainsaw to remove brush and fell trees.

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But these methods and tools should help you get started in your quest to remove tree stumps from your property. Mattock If you want to dig out a stump the old-fashioned way, a mattock is the tool for you.

A powerful tool like this, although expensive, will help you excavate large stones that would be much too heavy to maneuver by hand. Here are some tools that can help you get the job done.

It just takes a little time, a little organization and a little determination. Small farm tractor maintenance should be a no-brainer. Not only are most difficult to hold open without breaking the binding, they could be incomplete, as information was often...

“A gear-driven water pump can also be the cause.” 3. A tire-pressure check takes only a minute or two, but it's important for safe and efficient small farm tractor use, not to mention tire life.