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Getting Attached To Your Equipment: A Primer On Tractor Attachments
Because these aren't overly common chores, you may want to consider renting these implements on an as-needed basis to save a little cash. Log Splitter: You can save yourself some considerable time and effort by using a log splitter to chop wood.
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My Riding Mower Demonstrates The Value Of A Differential Lock
This is important for the mower to make tight turns without damaging the tires, but in some circumstances, it can cause difficulty. Before I knew it, I had driven right across the top of the anthill, and suddenly the mower wasn't moving anymore.
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8 Things To Consider When Buying A Tractor
It provides power to attachments such as mowers and hay balers, and often has its own horsepower rating separate from the tractor's engine. One of the most useful is the three-point hitch, which includes a hydraulic lift for raising and lowering attached...
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15 Reasons You Need A Tractor
Connect a 110-volt inverter to your tractor battery for a power supply that will run saws, drills, lights, computers and communication equipment. In bad weather, the tractor may well be the only way to get feed to livestock and can be a lifesaver when...
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Is A Walk-Behind Tractor Right For My Farm?
How many times have you heard “Walking is the best form of exercise” or “You should really walk more” from a doctor? Gravely was the largest American manufacturer of walk-behind tractors, and there were several other American companies producing...
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A Look in the Rearview Mirror ...
A sign off to the side of the road announced the Vintage Harvest. The exposition included not only the combines and crawler tractors of the day but also old farm trucks that had been restored.
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Run Your Tractor at Full Throttle? Ask the Tortoise
Under this setup, the mower would run for weeks or even months without needing to be refueled. Years ago, he had a riding mower with a manual transmission that boasted seven speeds.
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3 Things You Didn\'t Know Your Tractor Can Do
Build Firebreaks Whether you're conducting a prescribed burn or installing a fence line through the woods, the tractor is ideal for building accompanying firebreaks, which slow or halt wildfires that encroach upon your property.
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Should You Mow Your Lawn Clockwise or Counterclockwise?
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. But in any case, understanding the basic advantages and disadvantages of clockwise- and counterclockwise-mowing...
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Lamborghini Tractors
Deutz-Fahr tractors are built alongside the Lamborghini tractors, and besides the color difference (Lamborghini in silver and Deutz-Fahr in green), both looked very similar to me. Amusingly, the Same Deutz-Fahr executives decided in 2003 to add sex appeal...
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Why I\'m Thankful For The Three-Point Hitch
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.
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Change Your Tractor\'s Oil Yourself
Step 9: Check for Leaks With the transmission in neutral and the parking brake on, start and run the tractor at idle for at least 30 seconds, visually checking for leaks around the oil filter and drain plug.
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Use Your Tractor For Grading Your Driveway
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).
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Buying New Tires For Old Tractors
That being said, if you can see the tube through the tire, then the tire should probably be replaced. 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.
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4 Tips for Safe & Efficient Hay Baling
Have Adequate Help In theory, with machines a single person can bay hale. But it is difficult, especially if you produce the small square bales that are so convenient for many hobby farmers.
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Making (Another) Case for Old Tractors
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.
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Use A Tractor To Remove Stubborn Fence Posts
Over the years, it's become a bit of an art form; with the right equipment on hand, some posts can be replaced in as little as 20 or 30 minutes. Here are some tips and advice to help keep you safe while removing fence posts with your tractor: Always be...
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Small-farm Owners in Sight at at Farm Machinery Show
Kubota , a manufacturer with a long history of focusing on smaller tractors and the needs of small-property owners, reported a number of improvements. Rodney Miller, chief executive officer for McCormick International USA, reported his company is launching...
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Turn A Piece Of Wood Into The World\'s Simplest Wagon
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 will undoubtedly leave large scrapes and gouges in the ground, which is probably not...
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Big Advice for Your Small Farm Machines
If everything looks good, check the psi—it's probably low after all winter—and inflate it to the manual's recommendation. Fill it almost to the top with good gas and then add a stabilizer to help keep the fuel fresh until next spring.
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Gear Up For Winter With A To-Do List For Farm Tools
Winter in the northern hemisphere officially begins Dec. Any machines that you won't use during the winter—lawn mowers, string trimmers, and so on—should be stored away in sheds or garages or (at the very least) under a lean-to where they'll stay...
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5 Seasonal Tractor Maintenance Tasks
The “freeze” scale on one side of the hydrometer indicates the freezing point of the solution. Following your owner's manual's instructions, open, empty and clean the oil bowl at the bottom of the filter and refill.
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Infographic: Equipment Selections for Spring Farm Maintenance
The right tool saves time and effort, making cleanup easier and more fun to do. Tags farm equipment , tractor , UTV Think about the task ahead and the tools you need to get the job done.
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Farm Storehouse: A Roundup of Products to Help You & Your Operation
Cast Iron Dishes Comfort foods taste even better when served out of cast iron cazuelas, which keep food hot long after it's taken from the oven. Help motorists see your horse when riding at dusk with a reflective collar that won't cause hair loss or rubbing.
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Methods & Tools To Remove Tree Stumps
There are also safety concerns, because stump grinders are powerful and throw out plenty of wood chips while they work. Stump grinders exist as tractor attachments as well, saving you from having to maintain a separate machine.
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Effectively Remove Rocks From Your Fields With These 4 Tools
Most hobby farmers eventually have to deal with rocks in their fields or yards. A Large, Flat Piece Of Wood Once the rock is out of the ground, it can be very helpful to have a large, flat piece of wood.
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Use Your Owner\'s Manual for Tractor Maintenance
“We also bind everything so the manual will lay out flat.” A quick review of your tractor owner's manual will identify key service points on your tractor, including lubrication, cooling, air, fuel and tires.
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