Challenger Tractors Reviews

Tags Lists , Tractor Factors Tractors can do a lot of things, so naturally they have a lot of features with their own unusual names. Power Take-off Commonly known as the PTO, this is a rotating connector usually positioned at the back of the tractor that...

It can also be used as a furrower to help with sowing. Boom Pole: This lifting device is well-suited to moving large poles, broken equipment, drums of feed and even other tractor implements without having to attach them onto the tractor again.

But first, allow me to backtrack. Recently, I was using a riding lawn mower to mow the edges of a field . So that's what I did. Before I knew it, I had driven right across the top of the anthill, and suddenly the mower wasn't moving anymore.

Headlights Complicated farming projects often run into the evening hours, and a tractor with headlights will help shine a path through the fading daylight. Tires The tires of a tractor are designed to provide lots of traction so that the tractor can do...

As a hobby farmer, you know the value of a quality tractor. Horsepower: approximately 20 to 25 3. They're basically essential for large-scale farm maintenance and they're also necessary for using some machines, including cultivators and hay balers .

Brush piles are great for wildlife habitat, but if you find the amount of brush overwhelming, you might opt for a PTO-powered chipper/shredder, which reduces the brush to a convenient size for mulch or compost.

These machines were engineered to walk behind! What Do Walk-Behind Tractors Cost? Walk-behind tractors range in price from $1,600 to $5,500 with a horsepower range of 6 to 16. What Will It Do?

For photos of past Vintage Harvest events, visit this blog . The exposition included not only the combines and crawler tractors of the day but also old farm trucks that had been restored.

But if you run it at full throttle all or most of the time, perhaps you should take heed of the tortoise and pull back when possible. When set to the fastest gear at full throttle, the mower was ridiculously fast—much faster than my brother would ever...

This article originally appeared in the May/June 2013 issue of Hobby Farms . A small, maneuverable tractor is your best bet for this use. The box blade or a scrape blade turned at an angle allows you to smooth out a top layer of gravel on your freshly...

For hobby farmers, mowing can be a particularly time-consuming task because the amount of grass that needs mowing on a farm can be extensive. Assuming that your mower discharges its clippings from the right side of the machine, it's generally best to...

I can't really say that it is unfortunate that farmers in the U.S. cannot easily buy Lamborghini tractors for their own use because the Deutz-Fahr models and a great number of other brands are available, but I must say that I came away with a new sense...

Take, for example, attaching implements to a tractor using the three-point hitch. Being able to raise and lower the implement with the hydraulics, and do so without leaving your seat, is another substantial benefit that can be easy to take for granted.

As spring and summer gain momentum, it's important to give a little love back to the tools and machines used so heavily when things are green and growing. Get more tractor help with these HobbyFarms.com articles: 5 Seasonal Tractor Maintenance Tasks 7...

Anyone with a gravel driveway is probably familiar with the way that potholes can form over time, attracting water during rainstorms to form mud puddles that gradually grow larger until your driveway is quite uneven and bumpy.

If they can't, which could be the case, you'll be left to do your own research. Finding Rare Tractor Tires Two great resources for rare tires is Miller Tire , in Ohio, and Nebraska Tire , in Nebraska.

Drink plenty of water. Only so many bales can be produced per hour, and even when they're off the fields, they still need to be stored in a weather-protected area. Stay Cool & Hydrated Remember to take care of yourself while baling hay, which means not...

This applies not only to hand tools but to machines as well; in fact, a couple of years back I expounded on the virtues of old tractors, including “Little Mo,” the John Deere Model 40 that has been faithfully serving my farm for more than 60 years.

It's also possible to remove fence posts by chaining them to the front-end loader of your tractor. With barely any effort at all, Little Mo casually lifted the post out of the ground, and a loud gurgling sound came from the hole as the muddy water reluctantly...

Once you've chosen a piece of wood, you'll need to drill holes in two adjacent corners. 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 behind a tractor, this...

Either way, spring is a great time to give it change, especially if you haven't for a while. On a lawn tractor, this might be as simple as tracing a handful of wires, but on a UTV or subcompact/compact tractor, it might be more complex, so check your...

Prepare & Store Summer Equipment Unless you're planning to stick tire chains on your lawn mower and use it to plow snow , chances are that you'll put it away until the grass starts growing next spring.

This article originally appeared in the May/June 2012 issue of Hobby Farms. Change and evaluate tractor oil. If the charge level remains low, replace the battery. If fluid levels are low, refill with distilled water and recharge.

Whatever it is, the guide below will help you make the best equipment decisions for the work that lays before you. Tags farm equipment , tractor , UTV Farmstead cleanup is a multifaceted chore, and the right tools make all the difference.

Every issue of Hobby Farms magazine, our editors search for items that are useful to hobby farmers, whether they're heavier equipment such as tractor attachments, useful tools, innovative helper items or accessories for livestock management.

Of course, there are many other techniques for removing stumps, some of them employing chemicals and others involving patience (a thoroughly rotted stump is no problem at all to remove).

These include a box blade , which will help loosen the soil, level the ground and bring some rocks to the surface; a rock/landscape rake for gathering rocks into piles; or a rock screening bucket attachment for your front-end loader, which will allow...