Compact Tractor Reviews

So that's what I did. In other words, it wasn't just a pile of sand and dirt—it was a tough little mound that wasn't going to be pushed over. It's not a prominent or oft-used feature, but the differential lock on a tractor or mower can get you out of...

One of the most useful is the three-point hitch, which includes a hydraulic lift for raising and lowering attached equipment; simple drawbar hitches are also common, as well as specialized hitches for attachments such as front-end loaders and forklifts.

But tractors come in a wide variety of sizes, and depending on your needs, bigger isn't always better. Compact Utility Tractor The pinnacle of small tractors is the compact utility tractor.

Bigger is not always better, and a compact 20-horsepower garden tractor may well be more useful (and affordable) than a 140-horsepower behemoth. Connect a 110-volt inverter to your tractor battery for a power supply that will run saws, drills, lights,...

Gravely was the largest American manufacturer of walk-behind tractors, and there were several other American companies producing them starting in the early 1900s. As its name states, a walk-behind tractor is a tractor—that is, a power source that can...

Bigger isn't always better. The exposition included not only the combines and crawler tractors of the day but also old farm trucks that had been restored. An event that really stands out for me was one of those things that never happens traveling the...

But because my brother's primary concern was driving a small cart of supplies around the farm on a daily basis, the lack of strength was unimportant and more than offset by the phenomenal gas savings.

This article originally appeared in the May/June 2013 issue of Hobby Farms . Tractor Maintenance Tip Safety is a top priority when it comes to operating your tractor and its attachments.

At best, you'll be left with a ragged looking lawn, and if the grass is particularly thick, you risk choking the lawn mower on too much grass. In these cases, a quality riding lawn mower is a necessity.

The inside of the factory is extremely well organized and, much to my surprise, the floor was cleaner than the floor in my own office. Instead, an American farmer may find a tractor manufactured by the same company under the Deutz-Fahr brand name.

Nowadays, the three-point hitch has been formalized into five categories for different sizes of tractors, so implements of a particular size will work with any tractor that can accommodate that size.

Step 6: Tighten the Drain Plug With the filter installed, fix your new crush washer or O-ring on the drain plug and thread it in by hand until it seats. A tractor oil change should be performed according to the hours specified in your machine's owner's...

While they're great for breaking up and leveling tough driveways, they require a powerful tractor, and some people have difficulty fine-tuning the driveway grade with a box blade (which are better suited to fill in holes and break through uneven ground).

Keeping your old tractor in service isn't as easy as running to the dealership. If you blow a sidewall—the tall side of the tire—there's not much you can do to save the tire except for tubing it.

Have fun baling! Tags Lists Have Adequate Help In theory, with machines a single person can bay hale. You could cut it yourself, rake it yourself , bale it yourself and stack it in the barn yourself, no help required.

Suffice it to say, the Massey has done fine work for us, though there's no need to feel sorry for Little Mo, who is probably enjoying the lighter workload while remaining the boss of the farm for easier tasks such as pulling wagons.

As always, farm machines have the potential to be dangerous, and caution should always be foremost when using machines to do any job. Using a chain, we tied the arms securely to the post, and then—as we watched with curiosity and hope—my brother engaged...

Once you've chosen a piece of wood, you'll need to drill holes in two adjacent corners. The wood acts like a sled, distributing the weight of the object and slicing across the ground without digging in and leaving marks.

These machines haul our tools and materials to the far pastures, keep our properties looking pristine, plow our gardens, run our implements, keep our driveways clear of snow and perform literally a thousand other small-farm tasks.

Safety goggles (to protect your eyes) and salt (which lowers the freezing point of water and can help melt ice) should also be on your checklist. Prepare Your Winter Equipment Heavy snowstorms can cause power outages, so it is smart to have a portable...

Consider an oil scan or sample program for periodic review of oil quality and a heads-up on other problems. Take time to evaluate the oil for water or other contaminants, such as diesel fuel.

Think about the task ahead and the tools you need to get the job done. Farmstead cleanup is a multifaceted chore, and the right tools make all the difference. Tags farm equipment , tractor , UTV

Backhoe Attachment John Deere's new 260B backhoe implement for its mid-2017 1023E and 1025R compact utility tractors is equipped with an opposed-to -the-swivel tractor seat, a new ROPS-mounted grab handle and integrated step on the stabilizer arm.

Stump grinders exist as tractor attachments as well, saving you from having to maintain a separate machine. There's a reason why trees, some of them 100 feet tall or more, can survive for hundreds of years while being buffeted by the wind and weighed...

Of course, removing these rocks can also be troublesome, and if you want rock-free fields you need the appropriate rock-removing tools on hand. Most hobby farmers must eventually deal with removing rocks from their fields or yards.

Living in the country, you might have a neighbor can turn to for tractor-maintenance advice and counsel, but your tractor owner's manual can give you most of the answers you're looking for.

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. In the summer, additives help with lubricity now that sulfur has been mostly removed from diesel fuel.” 5.