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An attempt to push the mower forward did nothing, as it's quite heavy and wasn't interested in moving. A tractor can never have too many features. It's not a prominent or oft-used feature, but the differential lock on a tractor or mower can get you out...

Headlights Complicated farming projects often run into the evening hours, and a tractor with headlights will help shine a path through the fading daylight. The heart of the tractor, the engine provides the power to do heavy work.

As its name implies, this tractor is chiefly used for mowing lawns and is fairly limited in terms of power, features and expandability through attachments. But tractors come in a wide variety of sizes, and depending on your needs, bigger isn't always...

If you have a lot of trees and shrubs to plant, consider a post-hole auger. Depending on your situation, you might get by without four-wheel drive, but the added utility makes it a highly desirable feature.

How many times have you heard “Walking is the best form of exercise” or “You should really walk more” from a doctor? How many Americans buy a membership at a health club and walk on a treadmill, and then go home and sit on a riding mower?

Crayton Guhlke, one of the founders, told me the small, pull-type combines (pictured right) produced cleaner grain than many of today's self-propelled combines. Tags combine , equipment , Jim Ruen

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.

“It takes a lot of air to run a diesel [engine], so you need to remove the air filter for a visual inspection to see if it needs changing,” says Scotty Hiett, a service technician for Kubota.

In essence, yes, but if you do even a little research into proper mowing techniques, you'll enter a whole world filled with theories on the most appropriate mowing patterns and whether you should alternate patterns to ensure the long-term health of the...

The reason for this is that most Lamborghini owners have the company's tractors rather than its exotic sports cars. Success came quickly to the new tractor manufacturer, who came from a farming family, and the resultant wealth led to him starting his...

Naturally, this can be frustrating if you're ready to get started but are delayed by stubborn equipment. Of course, this can apply to all areas of life, even farm machinery . Take, for example, attaching implements to a tractor using the three-point hitch.

The filter needs to be tight but not wrenched on. If you have a torque wrench and a service manual with torque specs, now's a great time to use them. Although an oil change is something any farm equipment service shop is willing and able to handle, for...

In essence, you can tackle the process of grading your driveway in several different ways, and while the following isn't a list of every way you can accomplish the task with a tractor, it does highlight some of the main techniques.

This should be printed on the tire's sidewall, somewhere above the rim—you might have to scrape away some dirt to find it. In a two-number figure, the first number is the width of the tire in inches, and the second should be the rim size in inches.

No farming pursuit is worth someone having a heat-related issue, so be careful, use good judgment—and bale on cooler days if possible. It's a team effort, and to keep things running smoothly I've found that you need at least a half-dozen people (preferably...

That's why our farm added a tractor a few years back: a classic Massey Ferguson 135, beautifully restored to its former glory. If you read my articles on this site, then you know that I like old-fashioned, tried-and-true tools.

Be prepared to release the lift if you feel the tractor start to move instead of the post. By doing things in the most productive way, it's possible to get more things accomplished during a day.

The wood acts like a sled, distributing the weight of the object and slicing across the ground without digging in and leaving marks. A 4-by-8-foot piece of plywood can work well for simple jobs.

Some items that should be on your maintenance checklist are machine- or even model–specific. In these cases, keep these maintenance items on the checklist: Check Tire Pressure: Cold weather has an immediate effect on tires, causing the air in them to...

The same goes for snow blowers, snow plows and other winter-related machinery—before winter sets in, make sure the machines are easily accessible and in working order. If items need washing, do that now; if your boots are wearing out and won't survive...

It should register less than negative 34 degrees F. Check your tractor owner's manual to see if fuel-line replacement is recommended at this time. When it's time to replace the outer air filter, replace the inner one at the same time.

The right tool saves time and effort, making cleanup easier and more fun to do. 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...

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.

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).

Here are some tools that can help you get the job done. Larger ones, meanwhile, can make interesting landscaping attractions and conversation pieces. Most hobby farmers must eventually deal with removing rocks from their fields or yards.

Small farm tractor maintenance should be a no-brainer. Daily Tractor Maintenance Checklist Seasonal Tractor Maintenance Checklist This article originally appeared in the May/June 2012 issue of Hobby Farms.

It's good to have a fresh supply of fuel for the days work, plus you can empty any sediment or water you see in the sediment bowl. This is also a good time to verify that your tractor's safety features, such as PTO shields, are in place and lights, including...