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For an extra incentive, check with your local Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office to see if they have a program to support creation and retention of snags, den trees and coarse woody debris for wildlife habitat.

But the situation demonstrates the old saying: Appearances can be deceiving! After unloading the heavy trunk sections to lighten the load, it was necessary to raise the wagon with a jack to place wooden boards underneath the stuck wheels, giving them...

Front-End Loader One of the most useful attachments for any tractor, this is a large heavy-duty bucket at the front of the tractor that can be raised, lowered, and otherwise adjusted for the purposes of handling and transporting materials, such as dirt,...

To get the most out of your farm, let your tractor play the field with multiple implements. It can basically be used as a miniature crane should you need to service a machine or even a farm truck.

The left wheel, as if finally realizing that the task wasn't as hard as it seemed, gripped the ground and almost effortlessly drove the mower forward and off the anthill. So that's what I did.

Most tractors run on gasoline or diesel fuel, with diesel engines usually offering more power than their gas counterparts. With the possible exception of a barn, nothing says “farm” quite like a tractor, and for good reason: They're hard-working,...

Horsepower: approximately 25 to 65 This article originally appeared in the January/February 2017 issue of Hobby Farms. As its name implies, this tractor is chiefly used for mowing lawns and is fairly limited in terms of power, features and expandability...

Drilling holes goes faster with an auger, whether for a pole barn or setting a mailbox at the end of the driveway. With a front-end loader to move debris and a blade to plow and fill ruts, you will be able to get to town for vital supplies, help your...

Reversing the handles takes a few minutes, depending on the tractor model, and the swiveling handlebars can also lock in position 15 degrees off-center in either mode, allowing you to walk off to one side of a tilled bed, out of a thorn-patch you are...

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. Tags combine , equipment , Jim Ruen

You might not win a race by pulling back on the throttle, but you can score a significant victory of a different kind by saving gas. Running an engine at full throttle comes with a price: increased gas consumption.

A small, maneuverable tractor is your best bet for this use. Stop periodically to examine the front of the tractor on the grill cover and make sure there are no obstructions preventing free flow of air.

Mowing the lawn is a recurring task of spring and summer . A common question involves whether to mow in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Of course, every yard is different with its own issues, and depending on how many items you need to navigate...

Success came quickly to the new tractor manufacturer, who came from a farming family, and the resultant wealth led to him starting his own sports-car factory. But he held his tractor business most dear, and even today, in the Ferruccio Lamborghini museum,...

It might sound cliche, but it's easy to get caught up in the rush of everyday life and overlook just how much we all have to be thankful for. What a different world it was! The truth of the matter is that the three-point hitch is a tremendous accomplishment...

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A side effect of owning a hobby farm is that maintaining your driveway can be a rather complex task. The goal with this approach is to reduce the crown (the middle of the driveway, which can become higher than the sides over time) and fill in shallow...

Finding Rare Tractor Tires Two great resources for rare tires is Miller Tire , in Ohio, and Nebraska Tire , in Nebraska. Shop Locally For Tires Don Graham/Flickr If you've determined you need or want a new tire—or at least want to price it out—the...

Follow these tips to help hay baling days go as smoothly as possible. Try to get started early in the afternoon so that you have plenty of time to finish before nightfall—it's no fun trying to put away hay bales in the dark, and if there's still hay...

A restored Massey Ferguson 135 shows that old tractors still have use on hobby farms. In terms of horsepower, the Massey (no nickname has caught on yet) boasts significantly more strength than Little Mo; the engine is rated at 45.5 horsepower, with 33...

Here are some tips and advice to help keep you safe while removing fence posts with your tractor: Always be careful! If a post is absolutely stuck and won't move, it's possible for the front end of your tractor to lift off the ground, particularly if...

With these holes, you can use hooks, chains, ropes or wires to attach the board to the hitch of your tractor. They're obviously too heavy for a single person or even a few people to lift, and while it's possible to wrap a chain around them and drag them...

Keep Greasing: Follow the manufacturer's recommendations. This is a big job but an important one. Don't leave the tank only partially full, as this invites condensation. (By the way, never drain the fuel from a diesel tractor or run the tank dry for storage;...

Also, if you plan to use an ATV during the winter (perhaps for plowing snow), be ready to install wheel weights, tire chains and/or snow tires to improve its performance in slippery conditions.

If the oil or hydraulic filters are in canisters, pull them out and shine a light into the canister to detect metal fragments. Fall is an especially good time to change oil in cold climates, where a lighter-weight oil may be recommended for winter use.

Whatever it is, the guide below will help you make the best equipment decisions for the work that lays before you. The right tool saves time and effort, making cleanup easier and more fun to do.

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